What’s the difference between a Booklet Envelope and a Catalog Envelope?
Booklet vs Catalog Envelopes – Differences and Uses
The difference between booklet and catalog envelopes is the side it opens on. If it opens on the long side it’s a Booklet Envelope and if it opens on the short end it is a Catalog Envelope
Booklet Envelopes are popular for sending brochures, price lists, catalogs, statements, photos and other material that are usually inserted without folding. Booklet envelopes usually come in white but can be ordered in other colors.
Catalog Envelopes, also called open-end envelopes, are available in over 40 sizes, usually they come in white but they can also be ordered in other colors.
Both Booklet and Catalog Envelopes can be printed in black, PMS or full-color formats.
Clear Print has a Heidelberg press which prints on ready-made envelopes in 1-5 colors, all in one pass so the colors have tight registration. Our shop is one of a few with this capability.
Booklet Envelope Sizes:
Below is a list of booklet envelope sizes along with enclosure dimensions. The enclosure dimension is the size of the piece that can be inserted into a booklet envelope.
2 1/2 Envelope Size: W: 5.875, H: 4.5 Enclosure Area: W: 5.625, H: 4.25
3 Envelope Size: W: 6.5, H: 4.75 Enclosure Area: W: 6.25, H: 4.5
4 1/4 Envelope Size: W: 7.5, H: 5 Enclosure Area: W: 7.25, H: 4.75
4 1/2 Envelope Size: W: 7.5, H: 5.5 Enclosure Area: W: 7.25, H: 5.25
5 Envelope Size: W: 8.5, H: 5.5 Enclosure Area: W: 8.25, H: 5.25
6 Envelope Size: W: 8.875, H: 5.75 Enclosure Area: W: 8.625, H: 5.5
6 1/2 Envelope Size: W: 9, H: 6 Enclosure Area: W: 8.75, H: 5.75
6 3/4 Envelope Size: W: 9.5, H: 6.5 Enclosure Area: W: 9.25, H: 6.25
7 Envelope Size: W: 9.625, H: 6.25 Enclosure Area: W: 9.375, H: 6
7 1/4 Envelope Size: W: 10, H: 7 Enclosure Area: W: 9.75, H: 6.75
7 1/2 Envelope Size: W: 10.5, H: 7.5 Enclosure Area: W: 10.25, H: 7.25
8 Envelope Size: W: 11.125, H: 8 Enclosure Area: W: 10.875, H: 7.75
9 Envelope Size: W: 11.5, H: 8.75 Enclosure Area: W: 11.25, H: 8.5
9 1/2 Envelope Size: W: 12, H: 9 Enclosure Area: W: 11.75, H: 8.75
10 Envelope Size: W: 12.625, H: 9.5 Enclosure Area: W: 12.125, H: 9.25
13 Envelope Size: W: 13, H: 10 Enclosure Area: W: 12.75, H: 9.75
If you’d like samples of blank or printed envelopes feel free to call, email or stop by. We’re open 7:30am-5pm Monday through Friday and are happy to help with your project.
Located in the San Fernando Valley, we’re convenient to all of Los Angeles, Santa Clarita, Valencia, Simi Valley, Moorpark, Calabasas, Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village and many other locations, too. 818-709-1220 or info@clearprint.com.
