# ARPAN A6/C6 Board-Backed Envelopes, 162 x 114 mm, Pack of 500

ARPAN A6/C6 board-backed envelopes are sized 162 x 114 mm and supplied in a pack of 500. The listing describes paper envelopes with a rigid board backing, a self-seal strip and a printed “Please do not bend” message, for sending flat items such as photos and documents.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Brand: ARPAN
- Category: Office & Stationery > Packaging & Shipping Supplies
- Price: 40.79 GBP
- Previous price: 47.99 GBP
- Discount: 15%
- Price checked: 2026-11-13T06:07:09.170Z
- Rating: 4.7 / 5
- Reviews: 598

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## At a glance

- Board backing is intended to help keep photos, artwork and documents flat in transit.
- Peel-and-seal strip avoids the need for separate envelope adhesive.
- The front is printed with a “Please do not bend” message.
- Listing states the envelopes are made from recycled materials.

## Pros

- Large 500-envelope pack suits frequent mailing or a shared office supply.
- Board backing and the do-not-bend message are useful for flat contents such as photos and documents.
- Self-seal closure makes packing straightforward.

## Specifications

### Identity and size
- Brand: ARPAN
- Dimensions: 16.2L x 11.4W centimetres
- Pack size: Pack of 500
- Colour: White/Off-White
- Shape: Rectangular
### Materials and protection
- Material listed: Paper
- Paper weight: 115 gsm paper
- Board thickness: 950 micron board
### Closure and use
- Closure: Self-Seal
- Adhesive strip width: 10mm wide
- Printed message: Please do not bend
- Special feature: Lightweight
- Recommended use: Security

## Before you buy

- Customer feedback describes mixed fit for some contents and mixed experiences with the adhesive. Confirm that 162 x 114 mm suits the items you plan to send and allow for the item's thickness. The listing says lightweight envelopes can reduce postage costs, but does not establish postage rates or savings.

## A good fit for

- People mailing 6 x 4 photos, artwork or documents that should stay flat.
- Offices, studios or frequent senders who need a large supply of small self-seal mailers.

## Less suited to

- People who need envelopes larger than 162 x 114 mm or room for bulky contents.
- Buyers seeking an envelope with no board backing or a different colour.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback highlights perceived quality, value and durability, including reports that the envelopes do not bend easily. Fit is mixed: many customers say they suit 6 x 4 photos, while some report sizing problems. Adhesive and general functionality also receive mixed feedback. For buyers sending flat items, the reported durability aligns with the listing's board-backed design, but check the stated 162 x 114 mm size against your contents and note the mixed fit and adhesive experiences.
- Positive themes: Customers report good quality and value for money.
- Positive themes: Feedback includes positive comments about durability and resistance to bending.
- Mixed feedback: Feedback on fit is mixed, with some customers saying the size suits 6 x 4 photos and others reporting that their items do not fit properly.
- Mixed feedback: Customer experiences with the adhesive and functionality are mixed.

## Frequently asked questions

### What size are these envelopes?
The listing gives a size of 162 x 114 mm and describes them as A6/C6.
### How are they sealed?
They have a peel-and-seal self-seal strip. The listing describes the adhesive as 10mm wide.
### What are they intended to protect?
The product description says the board-backed envelopes are for documents, photos, artwork and other items that should be kept flat. They are printed with “Please do not bend”.
### Are recycled materials claimed?
Yes. The listing claims the envelopes are made from recycled materials.

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