Many of these envelopes are coated in plastic which makes them water resistant. If you are mailing to a place with heavy rain or snow, it is much smarter to spend the extra little bit of money to protect whatever you are mailing. Despite the best efforts of our postal service, not all mailboxes and mail trucks are water tight. Tear resistant envelopes are available in all sizes, and often you don't even need to fold your documents (even if they are on legal size paper) to fit them into the envelope.

Another benefit of many resistant envelopes available on the market today is the fact that they are made of recyclable materials. Depending on the model you choose, fifty percent or more of your envelope will be made from recycled materials. This is extremely helpful to the environment, as a shocking forty percent of space taken up in landfills is made up of paper products alone. When paper decomposes in a landfill setting, methane (a potent greenhouse gas) is produced that is also bad for the environment. Virgin pulp, the material used from trees to make new paper, takes huge amount of energy to produce that recycled envelopes do not use. You are helping the earth avoid not only the loss of trees, but from releasing more pollution into the air as well. Just by using these envelopes, you can help the environment significantly!

When opening an envelope, we all have torn its contents at one time or another. The shape and structure of tear resistant envelopes prevents this, which can be a huge benefit when mailing to someone who is too busy to pick apart a normal envelope, or when the contents are especially important. This gives these envelopes a huge advantage over the average white paper envelope. It is not uncommon for normal envelopes to tear during the shipping process as well, and tear resistant packaging can help protect your paperwork from mishaps at the post office as well.

Envelopes made from Poly Film are also available on the market today, and are so heavy duty that they can be reused. This is perfect if you are shipping something a great distance, or want to take extra care with the contents, like a family heirloom or a last will and testament.

For oddly shaped paper items, these are a great choice. Bubble wrap is available in some models that will protect the edges of your item from snagging on the postal centre equipment, and keep it safe while being handled on its journey from you to the recipient. In fact, you can find these envelopes that are not only reinforced with plastic to prevent tearing and water damage, but with polyester fibres for extra protection.

Another factor to consider is that most of these envelopes come with a feature that enables your avoidance of licking an envelope. Very few people like the taste of envelope glue, and in most cases you just peel back the paper to expose glue that has already been placed on the envelope to stick down the flap.

Completely plastic envelopes are available in every colour, for every occasion. Receiving a colourful package is a joy for anyone, and for personal mail it can be a great option to you.

Resistant envelopes are the best choice for your mailing needs due to its ability to protect your mail from mishaps at the post office, rain and snow and from the person opening the package. It can even dramatically impact the earth in a positive way! Next time you are mailing an important package, make sure to look for envelopes that meet all of your needs.

Envelopes Ireland have been supplying businesses and individuals with envelopes for a number of years, they have a large variety of envelopes available from their website.

Author's Bio: 

Mark Glendale is the marketing manager of A1 Business Search and has been responsible for the smooth running of both the internet and social media marketing for the last decade now. Adept in all areas of successful internet advertising for both A1 Business Search and their branch of subsidiary companies, it is Mark Glendale’s goal to continue providing exceptional leadership and management qualities.