Q: What Is an Open End Envelope?

A: There are various types of envelopes that are used to cater to the different needs of the business or personal work. One of the popular ones that are used widely is the open-ended envelopes. The placement of the flaps determines the type of envelope. In the open-end envelopes, they have the flaps placed on the shorter side of the envelope. For most of the other envelopes, the flap is generally on the longer side of the envelope. Such a type of design helps ensure that any content that you put inside be it normal or sensitive will not come out easily. When the recipient opens the envelopes it helps avoid any chance of papers falling out of them and thus ensuring safety.

Q: Can I Use My Own Envelope for Priority Mail?

A: There are various options that you can opt for to send your priority mail. The same can be taken from any of the commercial stationery suppliers who deal with the envelopes or your post office that is near your house or located in the vicinity. The first-class mails that weigh above thirteen ounces are termed priority mails. If you are opting to use an envelope that you make by yourself, you can mark the envelope with the words ‘Priority Mail’ on the top of the envelope. The USPS provides priority mail packaging. You should choose to use them while sending the priority mails.

Q: How Do You Legally Seal an Envelope?

A: Envelopes come with a self-seal option or gummed flaps. The use gummed envelopes get activated by the use of any moistener agent. You can opt to use water on a sponge to activate them too and then apply them on the gummed strip to activate the adhesive property of the strip. People often use saliva to close the same which is not only unhygienic but also looks very odd. The other type of seal has a latex strip, which is often covered by a strip of paper. You can remove the paper to close both the neds of the envelope. You can use sealing wax and your signature across the seal of the envelopes that states it can not be opened by anyone else other than the recipient.