Description
Our C4 / A4 Lightweight Board Backed Envelopes are a refined balance of protection and weight efficiency. Engineered as hard backed envelopes with a lightweight design, they reduce postage costs (especially for international shipments) while still delivering the structural support required to keep items flat in transit. This listing is for bulk quantities, ideal for businesses, print shops, photographers, and high volume envelope users.
Key Features & Specs
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Dimensions: 324 × 229 mm (approx 12.75″ × 9″) — fits A4 documents flat, without folding.
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Lightweight Design: Each envelope weighs ~ 44 g (empty), reducing excess weight while retaining rigidity.
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Construction: Rigid board backing combined with quality paper shell — built to resist bending better than ordinary paper envelopes.
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Bulk Packaging: Available in multiple bulk packs (100, 200, 500, 1,000 units) to suit your mailing or fulfillment needs.
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Clean Finish: These envelopes come without “Please Do Not Bend” printing, giving you flexibility to brand or leave blank.
What Fits Inside & Use Cases
Thanks to its size and rigid form, a C4 / A4 board backed envelope is perfect for mailing:
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Flat A4 documents (reports, proposals, contracts, brochures)
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Art prints, illustrations, sketches up to A4
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Certificates, diplomas & awards
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Mounted photographs or prints on board (thin mounts)
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Magazines, catalogs, booklets (provided they don’t exceed thickness limits)
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Marketing or display materials, sample sheets, promotional packs
The rigid board core keeps your contents pristine — no bends, no creases — even with postal handling.
Why Choose Bulk Orders?
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Lower cost per unit — bulk purchase drives down cost and increases your margins
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Consistent stock availability — remain ready for mail campaigns or order fulfilment
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Uniform quality — every envelope meets the same light-but-sturdy standard
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Efficient operations — streamlined packing, storage, and dispatch for high volume usage
Key Benefits & Selling Points
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Reduced postage costs: The lightweight build helps minimise weight-based postage surcharges, especially overseas.
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Strength without excess: Though lighter, these are far more reliable than flimsy mailers.
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Professional delivery: Recipients receive flat, undamaged items — never saggy or creased.
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Bulk-ready: Designed for large orders and business scale.
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Versatile for many items: Ideal for documents, art, prints, cards, and promotional materials.
