Padded Envelopes

Submission specifications for Padded Envelopes

Use CMYK as the colour mode.

Prepare your files using CMYK as the colour mode, not RGB. Use colourmode FOGRA39 (ISO Coated v2) for coated papertypes and colourmode FOGRA47 (PSO Uncoated ISO12647) for uncoated papertypes. If you are unsure of the colour mode of your file, don't worry we can always convert this for you. Keep in mind this can cause the colours to differ from the original file.

Resolution of at least 300 dpi.

Make sure the resolution of the images and graphics in your artwork are at least 300 dpi.

Fonts should be at least 6pt.

Fonts should be at least 6 pt.

Make sure the ink coverage isn't higher than 300%.

Force Color Images to CMYK with a 260% ink limit (in Photoshop > Convert Color Profile > Photoshop 5 Default CMYK). Make sure the ink coverage isn't higher than 300%.

Save your files in uneditable, print-ready file formats.

Save your files in uneditable, print-ready file formats (PDF (1.4 or higher), TIFF, EPS, JPG). Deliver your files in one layer: the background layer.

Convert fonts to outlines or embed all the fonts.

Make sure you convert fonts to outlines or embed all the fonts when saving it to PDF.

Use the right values for full colour black.

Use Rich Black (C:63% M:52% Y:51% K:100%) for larger areas and text to get a deep black colour. Do not use this value for text smaller than 15 pt or plain text. This can only be used in full colour printing. For designing black smaller texts use 100% black.

Check line thickness.

Lines should be at least 0.25 pt. Negative lines should be at least 0.5 pt.

Check your artwork on overprint.

Make sure no elements in your artwork are set on overprint unless you want this effect in your design. You can read more about overprint in our Help Center.

Keep in mind the safety margins.

Keep all important text and images within the safety margins which are displayed in the templates.

Frequently Asked Questions for Padded Envelopes

Which papersizes fit my envelopes?

• We currently have 8 popular sizes:
  
  Mseasurements:
  Outside -> Inside the envelope -> What fits?
  - 120 x 175 -> 100 x 165 -> A7
  - 140 x 225 -> 120 x 215 -> A7, A6, US
  - 170 x 225 -> 150 x 215 -> A7, A6, US, A5
  - 200 x 275 -> 180 x 265 -> A7, A6, US, A5
  - 240 x 275 -> 220 x 265 -> A7, A6, US, A5
  - 240 x 350 -> 220 x 340 -> A7, A6, US, A5, A4
  - 250 x 350 -> 230 x 340 -> A7, A6, US, A5, A4
  - 290 x 370 -> 270 x 360 -> A7, A6, US, A5, A4
  

Which carriers are used for the delivery?

• For the delivery of your Padded Envelopes we use multiple carriers. We use our most reliable carriers which in most cases are UPS or DPD.
• UPS
• Other carriers we use are DHL and even our own courier service. These carriers are used for certain products (depending on the size, the turnaround and the quantity).
• DHL

I can't find the product I'm looking for. Can I request a quotation?

• The Padded Envelopes that is chosen in most cases can be selected via our website.
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  If your material type, weight, quantity, size or other specification is not listed, you can request a quotation. We will send you our offer within 1 working day.
• Depending on the complexity this can take a bit longer.

What is full colour printing?

• Full colour printing is almost always used when there are a lot of colours within a design. Pictures are for example a design with a lot of colours. Full colour exists of the following colours: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (black). The colours are being mixed while printing, so almost any colour can be realized while using CMYK.

What is a self-adhesive strip?

• Self-adhesive strip: Envelopes with self-adhesive strips are extremely easy to close. Simply remove the protective film to reveal the self-adhesive strip.

Which production techniques do you use?

• For the production of padded envelopes we use a techinque called Memjet color printing. This technique uses a technology called Waterfall. Simply put, 70400 jets per printhead shoot millions of ink drops per second.