C5 Envelope Printing

A standard C5 envelope measures 162mm x 229mm. This is designed to fit A4 paper folded in half, or A5 paper unfolded. Standard A5 paper size is 148mm x 210mm.

Printing:

• Printed Full Colour digitally via Over-printing.
• Supply as actual size, press-ready PDF only, at actual size of 229mm x 162mm (no reg. marks reqd).
• Best to keep 5mm clear zone all around, otherwise you can choose the "Bleed to Edge" option below at additional cost.

PEEL & SEAL – 120gsm P&S White – standard product

• Flap depth on reverse is 32mm deep.
• Peel & Seal Flaps are Top, Long-Edge Wallet.
• Flaps are DOWN by default.
• C5 Window variant has Window Dimensions of 90mm x 45mm deep, positioned 56mm from Top Edge; 18mm from Left Edge and 61mm from Base Edge.

SELF-SEAL – 100gsm S/S White Wallet – optional

• Flap depth on reverse is 28mm deep.
• Self-Seal Flaps are Top, Long-Edge Wallet.
• Flaps are DOWN by default.
• C5 Window Self-Seal variant has Window Dimensions of 90mm x 45mm deep, positioned 20mm from Left Edge and 57mm from Top Edge.

MACHINABLE – C5+ 90gsm Gummed Mailing Machinable White Wallet – optional

• Trapizoidal flap depth on reverse of C5+ Plain Machinable is 30mm deep.
• Trapizoidal flap depth on reverse of C5+ Window Machinable is 45mm deep.
• Gummed Flaps are Top, Long-Edge Wallet.
• Flaps are DOWN by default.
• C5+ Window Gummed variant has Window Dimensions of 100mm x 45mm deep, positioned 57mm from Top Edge; 18mm from Left Edge and 60mm from Base Edge.
• 4mm Clear Zone (minimum) to be left around Window area!

ARTWORK NOTES:

• No registration marks are required. Supply as ACTUAL SIZE only (even if you have Bleed to the edge)
• Set all artwork to CMYK (no Grayscale or RGB allowed as colour shifts will occur) for best results. Any existing spot colour Pantone ink references should be converted completely to CMYK only.
• If picking any of the C5 Window variants, you must leave 4mm Clear Zone around Window area!
• Convert all Fonts to paths/outlines before making PDF.
• Avoid text less than 5pt. Avoid Serif fonts under 6pt.
• Printing cannot occur on any of the edges or creases, as the envelope is Over-printed only (and not flat-sheet).

Flap Type:

• Flap depth on reverse is 33mm deep on 120gsm Peel & Seal
• Flap depth on reverse is 28mm deep on 100gsm Self-Seal
• All flaps are DOWN by default
• Peel & Seal Flaps are Top, Long-Edge Wallet.
• Self-Seal Flaps are also Top, Long-Edge Wallet.

Bleed to Edges:

Standard NO Bleed Required:

• Keep all text and important images 5mm away from canvas edges.

OPTIONAL Bleed to Edges:

• You can bleed up to canvas edges if reqd although remember about 30% ink coverage overall.

Supply the PDF as straight 229 x 162 with NO crops / Reg. marks

Special Note: 

Ink will run if it gets wet! These are not intended to be used in continuous outdoor environment. Given the nature of envelopes, the paper and content should remain dry. Please manage your customers' expectations in lieu.

Our prices are based on 4 working days dispatch turnaround time with next day delivery anywhere in the UK. Example: If you order before 2:00 pm on Monday, we will dispatch on Thursday for Friday delivery to your address. We use DPD courier and Royal Mail as courier partners.

Is there an easy way to work out which size envelope I need?

A quick and easy way to remember which envelope size you need is to swap the "A" letter of your paper size for the letter "C". For example, if you want an envelope to fit an A4 sheet of paper, then you'll need a C4 envelope (and so on).

What does the letter C mean in terms of envelope sizing?

Paper comes in two sizes, A and B. There's also a third size called C for envelopes. The C size is right in between the A and B sizes. So, if you want to make an envelope that's just perfect for holding A size paper, like A4, you can find the middle size between A and B. For example, if you do this for A4 and B4 paper, you get the dimensions for a C4 envelope, which is the best size for keeping A4 paper flat and unfolded inside it. It's a clever way to make envelopes that fit your paper nicely.

Why do the 'C' numbers increase as the envelope sizes decrease? (e.g C4 is bigger than C5)

Envelopes are sized based on a system called ISO paper sizing. This means that a C5 envelope is made to perfectly fit A5 paper, and a C4 envelope is meant for A4 paper. Now, this ISO system starts with the biggest paper size, called A0. Then, they fold it in half to make A1, fold it again to get A2, and keep folding to make smaller sizes. The number next to the "A" tells you how many times they folded it.

So, for example, A2 paper is just A0 paper folded twice, A3 is A0 folded three times, and A4 is A0 paper folded four times. As you go down the sizes, the number increases because it's about how many times they folded the big sheet to get the smaller ones. This way, envelopes and paper sizes match up nicely.

Are C5 printed envelopes recyclable?

Yes, C5 printed envelopes can be recycled depending on the material they are made from. It is important to check the recycling guidelines in your local area and ensure that the envelope is properly prepared for recycling before disposing of it.

Do you have any pre-existing templates for envelope designs?

Yes, we do. There’s a useful selection of templates that can be found here. They’re free to download in a number of formats, including:

• Photoshop
• Illustrator
• PDF

I do not have the design for C5 Printed Envelopes, how should I proceed?

Don't worry if you don't have a design for your C5 Printed Envelopes. Many of our first-time customers also don't have a design file.

To help you out, we offer a free professional design service for every order of C5 Printed Envelopes.

All you need to do is provide us with the information you want to include on the C5 Printed Envelopes, such as your logo.

Our designer will then create a professional design for you. Before printing, we'll send you the design for your review and approval. Once you've approved it, we'll proceed with printing the envelopes.

Every order is passed through 11 point check to make sure everything is perfect and in right place before sending it to print.

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