# ARPAN A5 Board Backed Envelopes, 229 x 162 mm, Pack of 125

Pack: ARPAN Board Backed A5 envelopes combine a manilla paper exterior with hard cardboard backing for mailing flat documents, photos and cards. The peel-and-seal strip avoids the need for separate adhesive, while the rigid backing is intended to help keep contents flat. Customer feedback is positive overall, though some report mixed opinions about the fit and flexibility.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Brand: ARPAN
- Model: Board Backed
- Category: Office & Stationery > Packaging & Shipping Supplies
- Price: 22.09 GBP
- Previous price: 25.99 GBP
- Discount: 15%
- Price checked: 2026-11-12T14:59:01.505Z
- Rating: 4.8 / 5
- Reviews: 1593

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## At a glance

- Hard cardboard backing is designed to help protect flat contents from bending.
- Self-seal strip closes by peeling and pressing the flap, with no moisture or separate gum needed.
- Printed “Please Do Not Bend” marking communicates handling intent.
- Listing describes recycled materials and a lightweight construction.

## Pros

- Peel-and-seal closure makes packing straightforward without separate adhesive.
- Rigid backing suits flat items such as photographs, greeting cards and documents.
- Pack of 125 is suited to regular mailing or office use.

## Specifications

### Identity
- Brand: ARPAN
- Model: Board Backed
### Materials and protection
- Material listed: Hard cardboard board backing, Manilla paper exterior, Self-adhesive sealing strip material
- Printed marking: Printed: Please Do Not Bend
- Colour: Light brown
- Shape: Rectangular
### Size and pack
- Envelope dimensions: 22.9L x 16.2W centimetres
- Pack size: Pack of 125
- Size description: Size: 162mm x 229mm \( A5/ C5 \)
### Closure
- Closure type: Self-Seal
- Adhesive strip width: Self Seal Adhesive Strip 10mm Wide
### Intended use
- Occasion: Professional/Business
- Recommended use: Security
- Style: Manilla classic postal style

## Before you buy

- Customer feedback describes the size as slightly narrow, with some mentioning a width of 22.5mm. This conflicts with the listed envelope dimensions of 22.9L x 16.2W centimetres, so confirm the usable internal space if your contents need a close fit. Feedback on flexibility is mixed, with some appreciating that the front does not bend. The listing also describes the backing as hard cardboard and the envelope as lightweight, but gives no board thickness or measured protection level.

## A good fit for

- Small businesses mailing greeting cards, prints or flat documents.
- Offices and individuals who need a peel-and-seal envelope with rigid backing.
- People storing or posting flat paperwork and photographs in A5/C5 format.

## Less suited to

- Items that need padded or moisture-resistant packaging, as those properties are not specified.
- Contents that need more internal room than the listed A5/C5 dimensions allow.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback reports positive impressions of quality, versatility, functionality and the adhesive seal, including use for greeting cards and small-business items. Experiences with size and flexibility are mixed. For buyers sending flat items, the seal and board backing match the intended use, but the reported narrow fit makes confirming dimensions worthwhile when precise clearance matters. Aggregate ratings are predominantly five-star, though ratings alone do not explain individual experiences.
- Positive themes: Customers describe the envelopes as good quality and versatile.
- Positive themes: Feedback praises the seal for sticking well and mentions use for greeting cards and small-business items.
- Mixed feedback: Some customers describe the envelopes as slightly narrow, while feedback about flexibility is mixed.

## Frequently asked questions

### What size are these envelopes?
The listing gives dimensions of 22.9L x 16.2W centimetres and also describes them as A5/C5. Customer feedback includes a conflicting narrow-width report, so check the usable space if fit is critical.
### How are the envelopes sealed?
They use a self-seal adhesive strip. Peel away the release strip and press the flap down, according to the listing.
### Are they suitable for photographs or documents?
They are described for flat items such as photos, cards and documents. The hard cardboard backing is intended to help keep contents flat, but no measured protection level is provided.

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