KEEPSAFE — For when normal envelopes aren’t enough….

The first known envelope was nothing like the paper envelope we know of today. It can be dated back to around 3500 to 3200 B.C. in the ancient Middle East. Hollow, clay spheres were moulded around financial tokens and used in private transactions.

Paper envelopes were developed in China, where paper was invented by 2nd century BC. Paper envelopes, known as chih poh, were used to store gifts of money. In the Southern Song dynasty, the Chinese imperial court used paper envelopes to distribute monetary gifts to government officials.

Prior to 1845, hand-made envelopes were all that were available for use, both commercial and domestic. In 1845, Edwin Hill and Warren De La Rue were granted a British patent for the first envelope-making machine. Over the next 50 years, the pre gummed envelopes we are familiar with today were introduced and obviously, envelopes of all shapes and sizes are one of the mainstays of office supplies.

But regular, paper envelopes have their limitations. What if you need to send something heavier, like a brochure or catalogue? Or you need to send a very sensitive document that requires additional tamper proof security, like a legal document? Or you need to send something that could be damaged in transit if a normal envelope were to get wet and tear or burst? That’s where AMPAC KEEPSAFE envelopes and security bags come in.

They come in all shapes, sizes and strengths and are made of 100% polythene. They are much more lightweight and less bulky than traditional “jiffy bags, and as such, save on postage costs KEEPSAFE security bags are weatherproof, waterproof and burst proof. They accept handwriting, stamps or franking. They have secure peel and seal closure and are also environmentally friendly and 100% recyclable.

There are ones available which are perfect for ensuring extra security for private documentation or belongings. A ‘TAMPER EVIDENT MESSAGE’ is displayed when it’s opened, so if the message is visible by the time the item reaches it’s recipient, you know you have potential security issues. The security envelopes are also sequentially numbered, so they are perfect for tracking and tracing your items.

In a digital world where most of our day to day correspondence is sent by email, it makes sense that a lot of what’s sent by post is likely to be extraordinary or important. Take advantage of our current offers and promotions on KEEPSAFE range and make sure your important documents or items reach their destination safely and securely.

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