Customer Reviews for Staples - Clasp & Moistenable Glue #10 Catalog Envelope, 9" x 12", 100/Box - Natural Brown
Customer Rating
3
earth-friendly but not crazy about them
on April 9, 2014
Posted by: Paula K.
My boss asked me to get some 9"x 12" envelopes so when I read about the chemicals uses to make envelopes white I decided to try these instead. We're thrilled they are earth-friendly but when my boss saw them he wasn't crazy about them and grabbed one of the few remaining white ones we had instead!. I think we'll end up using avery labels in order to put legible addresses on these. They are in fact darker in color than I could tell from the online picture. I think it's worth the extra step but you'll probably want some white envelopes on hand for certain letters.
I love these envelopes from the recycled material they are made by to the price (GREAT and AFFORDABLE) to the lack of bleach and other chemicals! This is one great option. In all honesty they are a little thin but this is an envelope not a tank and they work great for what I need them for. In this age of waste and abundance of choices I'm glad to see an environmentally friendly earth-conscious price comparable option. You've given me a way to save my wallet and the planet at the same time. Will be looking for other great products in this line.
I was looking for this size envelope to avoid having to tri-fold several documents. The manila-colored envelopes in this size are approximately $25 for a box of 100-count. Then I saw this product made from recycled paper. Paper Weight wise these are 26-pound versus the standard 28-pound. Barely noticeable. The price difference was shocking. This product was on sale for under $10 / box. At that price I bought (2) boxes. They are as tough as the other brand and the gummed flap sealed very well. (I sealed 44 at one sitting and didn't have to reseal any.) In my opinion the "Brown Paper Bag" color will attract attention better than the "standard" Manila-colored envelope which will entice the recipient to open the letter.
They do have a brown paper bag color but just knowing they are a small way we can make a difference in this world was nice. They close and seal as good as their counter parts.