At Baddeley Brothers, we don’t just sell envelopes; we manufacture them. That means we can accommodate requests for different sizes, print, and on different stock (we even printed seaweed envelopes).
As an envelope user, you probably don’t need to refer to the ‘parts’ of an envelope that often. The flap is almost universal (although not entirely, see The 19 types of envelope for a million messages).
However, a standard envelope comprises NINE parts.
What makes the naming of these parts interesting is that they only come about in the folding process, not like parts of a car which are bolted together.
When we make envelopes, the folding and cutting process determines the final product. A diamond flap or a legal wallet, both start out as different shapes, cut and folded into the final products.
This is where our ability to manufacture offers versatility. We can cut to accommodate specific designs or shapes, and more importantly, we can print on the medium before it is folded
- Seal flap
- Seal
- Throat
- Shoulder
- Side flap
- Face
- Bottom flap (back)
- Side fold
- Bottom fold
