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Short folds that result in either the lead or trail edge being 1.5 times as thick as or thicker than the
opposite edge are not allowed
(see diagram) .
Short Folds - Thickness
Ink and Surface Condition
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Ink should be dry or set sufficiently to prevent enclosures from sticking together (blocking).
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Ink should not smudge when enclosures are rubbed together.
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Powder should not be used to prevent enclosures from sticking together (blocking).
Envelopes (BRE)
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All types of envelopes are allowed. Overall thickness may not be more than 50% greater in the
center than at the leading edge (i.e. if leading edge is two papers thick, center cannot be more than
three papers thick).
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Die cut envelope must be fed with window down, flap leading.
Die Cuts
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Die cut holes with and without windows are allowed as long as there is an area under the hole that
is not die cut.
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Die cut pressure sensitive labels with a backing sheet are allowed.
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Die cut labels without a backing sheet (such as remoistenable adhesive “stickers”) are not allowed.
Glue
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Any enclosure with glued features must not allow stray glue to attach enclosures together.
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Exposed “remoistenable” adhesive is not allowed.
Specifications
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