What is BS 4264 – Paper envelopes specifications about?
BS 4264 specifies a range of 18 sizes of the envelope that are most commonly used including seven sizes from the range given in ISO 269. Many other sizes remain available, with or without windows.
BS 4264 specifies sizes and styles of Envelopes for commercial, official and professional use. BS 4264 includes sizes suitable for use with the forms and letterheads specified in BS 1808 and sizes selected from ISO 269. BS 4264 gives advice about the storage of envelopes.
Note: BS 4264 does not apply to envelopes for special purposes such as for use with inserting machines, which may require sizes slightly larger than those specified. Requirements for storage envelopes.
Who is BS 4264 - Paper envelopes specifications for?
BS 4264 on paper Envelopes specifications is useful for:
- Paper envelope manufacturers
- Business entities that use envelopes
- Organizations that design envelopes
- Envelope designers
Why should you use BS 4264 - Paper envelopes specifications?
Envelopes are among the most ubiquitous kind of packaging. Paper envelopes have been used for thousands of years to store and protect documents and currency. Envelopes travel the globe, carrying everything from business invoices to greeting cards to wedding invitations. Because their contents vary in size and weight, envelopes also come in all shapes, sizes, and styles.
BS 4264 guides you with common envelope sizes and styles which will help you understand the many different envelope types and their typical uses. BS 4264 contributes to making your envelopes look more professional for commercial, official and professional use.
