Where to buy coloured envelopes

Babylonians were the first to clay wrappers "envelopes" which were folded over important papers and then baked. In order to open the "envelope", it was necessary to destroy the clay. Next came paper casings made of rice and reeds from the Chinese in 1200 BC, papyrus rolls of the ancient Egyptians, then came folded pieces of paper sealed with wax. This article details out the different places where coloured envelopes can be bought.

Office supply stores

Envelopes, as we know them, first appeared in the 17th century in France and Spain. Wide range of envelopes
The first place, and perhaps most convenient place to buy coloured envelopes is in office supply stores. There, you will find envelopes of various sizes (C4, C5, C6 and DL envelopes) and colours. These envelopes will range in price, according to the paper's weight. Drawbacks
The drawback is that you may not be able to buy these envelopes in bulk. You may even have to specially order some envelopes if you are are not happy with the colour selection. This can add to the price of the envelopes.

Stationery stores

Stationery stores are another place where you can find more choices of coloured envelopes, as well as a wider selection of envelopes made from high quality paper. The benefit of stores like these is that you will be able to feel and see the true colour of the paper - something which can vary when you view it on a computer screen. Supporting local businesses
Some of these stores will be able to help you to order coloured envelopes in bulk. Working with stationery stores, especially family-owned or independent ones, means that you will most probably be supporting local businesses rather than chain stores.

Online envelope stores

There are many envelope stores online, even one which bears the name of Rainbow Envelopes. These stores have a dazzling array of colours, sizes and paper types, from heavy, formal stock to recycled content paper envelopes. The size range is impressive: from 70mm by 110mm to 229mm by 324mm. Benefits of shopping online
One benefit of shopping at such online stores is the fact that you can request samples so that you can touch and see the paper and its colours. These stores may also offer coloured padded mailers as well as envelopes made from wood.