Frequently Asked Questions
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Glossary of Common Terms
Bleed
When the printed image extends beyond the fold of an envelope.
Catalog Envelope
An open end, center seam envelope with the flap on the short dimension.
Latex
Less aggressive adhesive used on flaps of envelopes.
CD/DVD Window Envelope
with Latex Flap
Layout
A diagram showing the position of blanks on the sheet size to be used for a job. Layouts are provided to allow a printer to strip his job up so as to have the printed image fall within the area from which the envelope blank is to be cut.
Open End
Envelope term describing an envelope with the seal flap in the shorter of the two dimensions.
Open Side
Envelope term describing an envelope with the seal flap on the longer of the two dimensions.
Seal Gum
Any adhesive applied to the seal flap of the envelope in order to achieve a seal.
Strip and Seal
An adhesive on envelope flaps with a removable strip that peels off prior to sealing the flap. This can also be used on the backs of envelopes for mounting purposes.
CD/DVD Window Envelope CD/DVD Window Envelope
with Peel & Seal Flap with Peel & Seal Mount Strip
 
Throat
The opening at the top of the envelope. This is measured from the top edge of the bottom flap to the fold line of the seal flap.
OSDS
Open side, diagonal seam
OSSS
Open side, side seam
OESSS
Open end, single side seam
BRE
Business reply envelope
PMS
Pantone matching system
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