Envelopes That Have to be Licked.

[Cdd89]

In my experience it's never been plastic, rather waxed/coated paper.

Is it just me that puts the strips in the envelope when I post things? Easier than throwing it away

 

[Trackman]

Even if they have to be licked or have adhesive I always put some sticky tape on. That's me.

 

[D365]

Even if they have to be licked or have adhesive I always put some sticky tape on. That's me.

For me it depends on the strength of the seal, and whether I can find some sellotape in close range.

 

[westv]

Is it just me that puts the strips in the envelope when I post things? Easier than throwing it away

Do you pass on any of the rest of your waste to somebody else to put in their bin?

 

[Calthrop]

Even if they have to be licked or have adhesive I always put some sticky tape on. That's me.

For me it depends on the strength of the seal, and whether I can find some sellotape in close range.

Usually, I put some sellotape on anyway; I being a pessimist and votary of "anything that can go wrong, will go wrong".

 

[WesternLancer]

Self seal envelopes can sometimes be a bit of a nuisance if you have over ordered stock and/or have slow turnover (not helped by office supplies people who decide they will spend the rest of their annual budget before year end buying vast quantities of stock...) - since the stick on them goes 'stale' after a period - meaning that more time and effort has to be wasted sticking them down with pritt or sellotape or they get wasted because people just throw them away as they have 'gone off' and won't stick down anymore.

 

[Cdd89]

Do you pass on any of the rest of your waste to somebody else to put in their bin?

I admit it always feels a bit cheeky! I expect to get an ASBO at some point

 

[Lloyds siding]

Why, in 2023, are envelopes still made that have to be licked to close them?
It's 2023 not 1823.

Probably because the basic technology has not been improved upon...bit like steel wheels on steel rails..are you sure you're on the right forum?

 

[Mcr Warrior]

In answer to the OP's actual question, it's a question of cost, as slightly more expensive "self seal" envelopes are now widely available, but the latex strips used in them tend to deteriorate and lose their stickiness if the envelopes are not stored properly or used within 12 months or so.

Self seal envelopes can sometimes be a bit of a nuisance if you have over ordered stock and/or have slow turnover (not helped by office supplies people who decide they will spend the rest of their annual budget before year end buying vast quantities of stock...) - since the stick on them goes 'stale' after a period...

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