Pack and Protect the Essentials With Rigid Mailers
Make sure your deliveries get to their destination safely and securely with custom rigid mailers.Ship art materials, photographs, and documents with the assurance and confidence that your package is protected from damage throughout the journey. Rigid mailers come in two styles: catalog and booklet. Each mailer has a self-sealing strip and an easy-tear tab for effortless access. Choose from three different sizes and paper types that fit your needs best.
Select Size, Style, and Ship!
Catalog or booklet? You can choose between these two styles of rigid mailers depending on what suits your needs. Catalog mailers have the opening and the flap on the shorter side while booklet envelopes have them on the longer part. Each style comes with a specific size option:
10” x 13” Booklet Style fits a 9” x12” presentation folder.
9” x 11.5” Catalog Style fits an 8.5” x11” product catalog/booklet.
7” x 9” Catalog Style fits8” x10” photos greeting cards, DVDs, and other smaller items.
How are Rigid Mailers Best Used?
When sending documents and sensitive material, you need all the protection you can get. Custom rigid mailers securely seal your packages and ensure a safe delivery to its destination. Here are a few guidelines to follow to get the most out of your rigid mailers:Get the right size.It’s tempting to order the biggest size for the extra space but with rigid mailers, you want a snug fit to minimize movement and frictionduring shipping and handling.Choose between 14 pt. or 16 pt. Cardstock for your rigid mailers. 14 pt. Cardstock is our most popular material for mailers and is perfect for bulk printing. The 16 pt. is slightly thicker, more durable, and offers a morepremium touch.Three types of finishes are available for rigid mailers. The lamination is on the outside while the inside is uncoated.
Glossreflects light and gives the material a brilliant sheen that makes vivid colors pop.
Matte gives your rigid mailers’ colors a more subdued but elegant look. Its non-glossy surface providesbetter writability.
High Gloss (UV)is UV-coated on the front. The UV coating gives it a glossy shine that protects the surface from scratches and scuffs.
Design with the recipient in mind. Rigid mailers are printed in fullcolor on one side and have an easy-tear tab on the other. Ensure a fuss-free experience for the recipient. The easy-tear tab lets you smoothly open and accesses the documents right away – no need to tear several flaps or flip the contents.Have questions about the printing services and features? Contact our customer service for all your questions and clarifications.
Rigid mailers are considered large envelopes if they meet the maximum size of 15” x 12” x ¾” thick. Any large envelope that goes above 13 ounces is considered a Priority Mail Item. Refer to the USPS First-Class Mail Fact Sheet for more information.
Glossor high gloss are recommended for designs that need protection from frequent handling.Matte is the best choice for mailers that need to be readable and easy on the eyes. It provides the least glare from all the laminations available.
Paper & Specs
Size. Color. Material. It's all here, and more.
16 pt. Cardstock Gloss
Slightly thicker than the 14 pt. cardstock; added rigidity prevents folds and creases
Provides limited writability using some ballpoint pens or permanent markers
Colors appear extra vivid and come with a reflective shine
Achieves a distinct, professional look for your company
16 pt. Cardstock Matte
Slightly thicker than the 14 pt. cardstock and exudes professionalism and high quality
Colors come out muted for an elegant, subdued effect
Ballpoint pens with oil-based ink and permanent markers write best on the surface
Rigid mailers templates.
Save time by using our free templates. Our templates have been setup with proper bleeds and margins, assuring your print job turns out accurate. To download, select a file type and click on the size below.
Adobe Illustrator
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Adobe Acrobat
Adobe Photoshop
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