Quality Features to Look For
Well-manufactured envelopes, like the ones you'll find at Western States, assist your printing, production and inserting productivity. These quality envelopes should have the following:

• Tightly sealed corners and flaps.

• Straight flaps (not curled).

• An accurate, distinct fold line.

• Smooth seams without puckers.

• Properly placed patches on window envelopes.

• No holes or clipped edges.

Care and Storage

• Envelopes should be stored and stacked properly to keep them in peak condition. In cartons or boxes, envelopes should always be standing on edge.
• Stay away from leaving envelopes lie flat or storing them in partially empty boxes—the envelopes can become distorted and their flaps can stick together.
• Keep boxes and cartons for envelopes sealed in a dry, well-ventilated area.
• To properly seal an envelope, make sure the contents are not too bulky. Moisten the entire adhesive surface and hold firmly until it's sealed.
• If you machine seal envelopes, make sure your moisture applicator is cleaned at least once a month, depending on usage. After every 25 envelopes, press your pile to ensure proper sealing.