Glassine Envelopes

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Glassine envelopes are a unique alternative to traditional opaque paper envelopes. Their thin wax - paper like texture and transparent nature make them a fun way to present cards, party favors and the like. Small sizes embellished with ribbon and elegant print they make beautiful table decor or place holders.

This type of envelope can be purchased in a variety of shapes, adhesive types and sizes. There are rectangles, squares and even extra long almost tube shaped envelopes. Crafters will enjoy these envelopes for the elegance they can add to any project.

Stamp collectors will appreciate the translucent nature of these envelopes, available in a small square suitable for containing stamps, allowing onlookers to appreciate the beauty and delicate nature of rare and unusual stamps. The fold over closure contains no glue to damage the delicate chemistry of old stamps. Coin collectors may also enjoy and appreciate the glassine envelope for the same reasons.

Photographers and scrapbookers alike will enjoy the varying sizes available in these acid free envelopes. Save your valuable memories or projects without the worry of damaging the sensitive image. Available in sizes from wallets to 8 x 10 and more. These envelopes would also serve well for those collecting baseball, basketball or other trading cards that need protecting.

Glassine envelopes are the preferred method for storage of delicate archival documents. The combination of acid free safe paper and adhesives and the ability to present items without the need to disturb or touch them make glassine envelopes ideal.

As well as being acid free, glassine envelopes are pH neutral, unbleached and both air and water tight. This makes these envelopes ideal for a variety of uses ranging from containing stamp or coin collections to keeping laboratory samples or crime scene evidence. Used in the laboratory setting they provide safe keeping for not only samples but also slides and plates.

These type of envelopes are also great for wedding invitations because they are cheap and easily customizable. They are also food safe so they are perfect for any sort of candy. People also like to use mini envelopes for the same sort of use.

Glassine envelopes seem to present themselves as useful regardless of what field you speak of. Uses in the home are limitless, ranging from housing collectibles to keeping party favors. In the office they provide safe transport for delicate papers, safe keeping for presentations and archival quality storage for long term filing. Scientists and researchers also find multiple uses for these interesting envelopes, from keeping biological samples to housing needed tests and results. Crime scene investigators can safely collect, mark and keep clean any evidence they may come across.

It would appear that glassine envelopes are the most versatile and yet safest choice for nearly all envelope applications.