Envelope Terms – Glossary
The Priority Envelope Glossary offers a comprehensive look at the terminology commonly used in envelope design and production. Whether you’re new to envelope customization or a seasoned professional, understanding terms like window placement, flap styles, paper grades, and sealing methods is essential for making informed choices. This resource simplifies the technical jargon, giving you a clear understanding of the various options available for your custom envelope projects. With insights into everything from materials to production processes, our glossary helps you confidently select the right envelope features to meet your business or personal needs.
Teller-Helper:
See Drive-Up.
Text:
Type of high quality paper, manufactured in white or colors from bleached chemical wood pulp and/or cotton fibers. Manufactured in a wide variety of finishes, including antique, vellum, smooth, felt-marked and embossed. Often has matching cover stock. In envelopes, most often used for annual reports, brochures or other prestige mailings where an envelope that matches or complements the enclosure is desired.
Thumb Cut:
Found on envelopes manufactured without flaps, such as filing and film storage. Can be cut on one side or double thumb cut, for easier extraction of contents.
Top:
When referring to the envelope specifications, the dimension of the envelope with the opening, even if it is on the “side” relative to the address, corner card, etc.
Tuck Flap:
Flap with no gum, used primarily on interoffice and other reusable envelopes.
Tyvek®:
Spun bonded olefin product manufactured by DuPont. Offers maximum protection and durability at a very light weight. Tyvek® is unaffected by moisture and inert to most chemicals. Acid, lint and sulfide free.
