What is a Gummed Envelope? A Lesson in Different Types of Envelope

It's easy to get around having to lick envelopes by using a tube of envelope moistener on hand, but what if you want something different and you're not sure what's best for your needs? You'd think the answer would be simple, but we actually get lots of confused inquiries about different types of envelope seals. In this post, we’re taking you to envelope seal school and exploring the difference between gummed seal, self seal, and beyond.    Read on to learn more.     What is a Gummed Envelope?  We should address this particular question from the start because there’s often confusion between gummed envelopes and self seal envelopes. First things first: they are NOT the same thing. A gum seal envelope, usually called a “gummed” envelope, has a strip of water-soluble glue, or gum, on its flap. To seal the envelope,
It's easy to get around having to lick envelopes by using a tube of envelope moistener on hand, but what if you want something different

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