I often use these envelopes instead of file folders because you can easily see what is in them and nothing falls out or gets lost. They are quite sturdy and stand up in a fIle drawer without the hanging folder. They get brittle with time and use and can crack at the corners. Pieces of paper will still not fall out of the cracked folder but if you had a small thing in it (e.g. sample screw or brad from a file for a furniture project) that could fall out. I label them with a label maker or make a large label by writing with thick black marker on a piece of paper and putting that inside the envelope so it shows through the front.
Staples Poly Envelopes with Side Opening Letter Clear 10/Pack
on October 23, 2016
Posted by: Paula K.
I recently purchases 55 of these envelopes for a conference which I helped organize. We used the envelopes for the program and other handouts. The envelope expands so that it accommodated many items; it's clear so you can easily see what's where; and the closure insured that nothing fell out accidentally. We had the program facing the back of the envelope so that attendees could see the schedule without opening the packet and fumbling around with it. We received many compliments on how well organize the conference was and specific compliments on this item. It's terrific!