Awareness and Action Against Plastic Waste. 3 4 MICHAEL BARTER, BLAKE CEO REFLECTS

This catalogue has been printed onto Kraft 100% Recycled Cover Board and Blake Premium™ Pure 100% recycled Super White Wove.

VITA® is a registered trademark of Blake Envelopes, number UK00003402544. Awareness and action against plastic waste. 3 4 MICHAEL BARTER, BLAKE CEO REFLECTS

As a father of five children, We believe that our VITA® product excursions to the seaside are a selection meets the need of any regular occurrence. In recent years and every e-commerce postal nothing grieved me more than to solution and provide you with an see plastic waste emblazoned with alternative to plastic. It is also some of the country’s best known important to note that many of brands swirling around the these products have the desired children’s feet. A clear indicator of effect of not only reducing excess the enormity of the damage that packaging but will now enable plastic pollution is having on the thousands of SME’s and Corporates life forms in our oceans. to take advantage of the most overlooked delivery method… the Therefore the launching of Blake’s letterbox. VITA® plastic-free postal packaging brands comes from a sense of Together we can do our bit to responsibility and emotion. As a keep our coastlines, oceans and market leader in the supply of watercourses clear of plastic postal packaging products we at waste…. Blake have provided the Blake have a responsibility to act resources to make a start on this and do what we can to curtail the imperative step, it’s your job to issue of plastic on our rivers, make it better by one. coastlines and oceans.

Michael Barter CEO

5 6 At Blake we are committed For every VITA® product you to supporting marine buy The Blake Foundation will conservation charities whose make a contribution to these goal and purpose is working selected marine conservation with communities to protect programmes enabling this our oceans, rivers and great effort to continue. coastlines and to preserve marine life from the impact Tim Browning Director of plastic packaging waste. CSR Corporate Social Responsibility Blake Envelopes

7 – the plastic free e-commerce packaging solution.

This range of products is The VITA® brand of products designed and carefully (Vita being Latin for life), selected to address two big provides a paper alternative current issues that are very to any plastic e-commerce much in the public postal solution. consciousness at present. Many of these products also The first is the drive to have the ability to enable eliminate plastic, while the countless SME’s and other is to deal with what is Corporates to take advantage referred to as ‘over-packing’, of arguably the most reducing excess packaging overlooked delivery method, waste. namely the humble letterbox.

8 9 10 Constructed from very heavy duty kraft paper these bags provide a sustainable alternative to the traditional Polythene mailing bag. Completely plastic free and very tough these bags come complete with peel and seal secure closure to ensure the contents are secure and protected during transit. Bespoke printing and sizing available, please feel free to contact a member of our team to discuss.

Paper alternative for: Polythene mailing bag, plastic bubble mailers.

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REF STYLE DESCRIPTION SIZE COLOUR WEIGHT CERT WINDOW BOXED PALLETISED

Ouvrir ici Ouvrir öffnen Hier here Open Purely Packaging Purely KMB1145 Kraft Mailing Bag 370 x 300 x 80mm Natural 110 – 100 6,000

TO / ZU / DESTINATAIRE Gusset 80mm capacity Brown Peel & Seal, Rip Strip

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Environmentally 100% 100% Sustainable Purely Packaging Environmentally 100% 100% Sustainable

Friendly Recyclable Plastic Free Forest Product Friendly Recyclable Plastic Free Forest Product

Ouvrir ici Ouvrir öffnen Hier here Open Purely Packaging Purely KMB1164 Kraft Mailing Bag 420 x 340 x 80mm Natural 110 – 100 5,000 Gusset 80mm capacity Brown TO / ZU / DESTINATAIRE Peel & Seal, Rip Strip

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Environmentally 100% 100% Sustainable Purely Packaging Environmentally 100% 100% Sustainable

Friendly Recyclable Plastic Free Forest Product Friendly Recyclable Plastic Free Forest Product

Ouvrir ici Ouvrir öffnen Hier here Open Purely Packaging Purely KMB1166 Kraft Mailing Bag 480 x 380 x 80mm Natural 110 – 100 5,000 Gusset 80mm capacity Brown TO / ZU / DESTINATAIRE Peel & Seal, Rip Strip

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Ouvrir ici Ouvrir öffnen Hier here Open Purely Packaging Purely

KMB1180 Kraft Mailing Bag 530 x 480 x 80mm Natural 110 – 100 4,000 Gusset 80mm capacity Brown TO / ZU / DESTINATAIRE Peel & Seal, Rip Strip

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KMB11104 Kraft Mailing Bag

Ouvrir ici Ouvrir öffnen Hier Open here Open 600 x 480 x 80mm Natural 110 – 50 3,000 Purely Packaging Purely Gusset 80mm capacity Brown

TO / ZU / DESTINATAIRE Peel & Seal, Rip Strip

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These products are Need them printed or available personalised a diff erent size? Call the bespoke team to discuss. from as little as £0.37 each +44 (0)1935 477555

* Please note the rip-strip on these products is removed in use and can also be recycled. 11 A compact, cleverly-designed mailing pocket with expandable side seams and a block bottomed gusset base providing capacity for contents of all sizes. Made from a rigid, robust Kraft paper without any trace of plastic, their rip strip and double peel & seal closure facilitate secure sealing and fast, fuss-free returns, taking ecommerce packaging to a whole new level.

Paper alternative for: Polythene mailing bag, plastic bubble mailers.

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REF STYLE DESCRIPTION SIZE COLOUR WEIGHT CERT WINDOW BOXED PALLETISED

KBB120 Kraft Mailing Expansion 229 x 162 x 40mm Natural 130 – 125 12,750 Gusset 40mm capacity Brown Peel & Seal

KBB140 Kraft Mailing Expansion 300 x 200 x 50mm Natural 130 – 100 8,400 Gusset 50mm capacity Brown Peel & Seal

KBB142 Kraft Mailing Expansion 353 x 250 x 50mm Natural 130 – 100 6,500 Gusset 50mm capacity Brown Peel & Seal

KBB150 Kraft Mailing Expansion 430 x 250 x 80mm Natural 130 – 100 5,000 Gusset 80mm capacity Brown Peel & Seal

KBB165 Kraft Mailing Expansion 430 x 320 x 80mm Natural 130 – 100 4,000 Gusset 80mm capacity Brown Peel & Seal

KBB170 Kraft Mailing Expansion 480 x 380 x 80mm Natural 130 – 100 2,400 Gusset 80mm capacity Brown Peel & Seal

KBB180 Kraft Mailing Expansion 550 x 450 x 80mm Natural 130 – 100 1,800 Gusset 80mm capacity Brown Peel & Seal

12 Need them printed or These products are a diff erent size? available personalised Call the bespoke team to discuss. +44 (0)1935 477555 from as little as £0.18 each 13 13 Need them printed or These products are a diff erent size? available personalised Call the bespoke team to discuss. +44 (0)1935 477555 from as little as £0.22 each

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14 100% recycled, 100% recyclable, 100% paper construction: Our Purely Packaging Eco Cushion Bag’s are the most environmentally friendly padded bag on the market and the only padded mailer with an expandable gusset. Made from quality recycled 140gsm paper. Bespoke printing and sizing available, please feel free to contact a member of our team to discuss. Paper alternative for: Plastic bubble mailers.

REF STYLE DESCRIPTION EXTERNAL COLOUR WEIGHT CERT WINDOW BOXED PALLETISED SIZE

EPC5 VITA® EcoCushion 229 x 162 x 50mm White 140gsm – 100 6,000 C5 Expandable Pocket Peel & Seal

EPB5 VITA® EcoCushion 250 x 176 x 50mm White 140gsm – 100 5,000 B5 Expandable Pocket Peel & Seal

EPC4 VITA® EcoCushion 324 x 229 x 50mm White 140gsm – 100 3,200 C4 Expandable Pocket Peel & Seal

EPB4 VITA® EcoCushion 350 x 250 x 50mm White 140gsm – 100 3,200 B4 Expandable Pocket Peel & Seal

EPE4 VITA® EcoCushion 400 x 280 x 50mm White 140gsm – 100 1,800 E4 Expandable Pocket Peel & Seal

REF STYLE DESCRIPTION EXTERNAL COLOUR WEIGHT CERT WINDOW BOXED PALLETISED SIZE

REPDC5 VITA® EcoCushion 229 x 162mm Natural 140gsm – 100 6,000 C5 Pocket Brown Peel & Seal

REPDB5 VITA® EcoCushion 250 x 176mm Natural 140gsm – 100 5,000 B5 Pocket Brown Peel & Seal

REPDC4 VITA® EcoCushion 324 x 229mm Natural 140gsm – 100 3,200 C4 Pocket Brown Peel & Seal

REPDB4 VITA® EcoCushion 350 x 250mm Natural 140gsm – 100 3,200 B4 Pocket Brown Peel & Seal

REPDE4 VITA® EcoCushion 400 x 280mm Natural 140gsm – 100 1,800 E4 Pocket Brown Peel & Seal

15 Need them printed or These products are a diff erent size? available personalised from Call the bespoke team to discuss. +44 (0)1935 477555 as little as £0.20 each

16 TheseThe tough paper carrier bags with a folded ﬂ at handle are available in white and brown providingp a naturally strong alternative to traditional plastic bags. Each is manufactured usingusin high quality kraft paper and ethically sourced from sustainable forests. The bags are idealid for the retail arena adding value to the whole shopping experience for consumers. BeBettert yet they are recyclable, and made from 100% recycled paper. Bespoke printing and sizing available, please feel free to contact a member of our team to discuss.

Paper alternative for: Plastic carrier bags.

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Width x Gusset x Height

PCF231 VITA® Flat Handle 260 x 120 x 350mm Natural 80gsm - – 150 3,750 Paper Bag Brown

PCF131 VITA® Flat Handle 260 x 120 x 350mm White 80gsm - – 150 3,750 Paper Bag

PCF241 VITA® Flat Handle 320 x 140 x 420mm Natural 80gsm - – 150 3,000 Paper Bag Brown

PCF141 VITA® Flat Handle 320 x 140 x 420mm White 80gsm - – 150 3,000 Paper Bag

PCF271 VITA® Flat Handle 400 x 160 x 450mm Natural 100gsm - – 150 3,000 Paper Bag Brown

PCF171 VITA® Flat Handle 400 x 160 x 450mm White 100gsm - – 150 3,000 Paper Bag

PCF281 VITA® Flat Handle 450 x 170 x 480mm Natural 100gsm - – 150 3,000 Paper Bag Brown

PCF181 VITA® Flat Handle 450 x 170 x 480mm White 100gsm - – 150 3,000 Paper Bag

17 Our twist handle paper bags are sustainable as well as eco-friendly and made from recyclable materials.s. They come in three variants - white, brown kraft and ribbed brown kraft. Our paper bags are made fromm recyclable, fully biodegradable materials, by reducing your ecological footprint, you’ll also be showing your customers that you care for the environment. By choosing our paper bags, you help to reduce huge amounts of plastic bags polluting or rivers, seas and oceans. Bespoke printing and sizing available,e, please feel free to contact a member of our team to discuss.

Paper alternative for: Plastic carrier bags.

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REF STYLE DESCRIPTION SIZE COLOUR WEIGHT CERT WINDOW BOXED PALLETISED Width x Gusset x Height

PCT610 VITA® Twist Handle 180 x 80 x 240mm Brown 80gsm – – 300 7,500 Paper Bag Kraft

PCT710 VITA® Twist Handle 180 x 80 x 240mm Ribbed 90gsm – – 300 7,500 Paper Bag Brown Kraft

PCT510 VITA® Twist Handle 180 x 80 x 240mm White 80gsm – – 300 7,500 Paper Bag

PCT620 VITA® Twist Handle 220 x 100 x 280mm Brown 90gsm – – 250 6,250 Paper Bag Kraft

PCT520 VITA® Twist Handle 220 x 100 x 280mm White 90gsm – – 250 6,250 Paper Bag

PCT630 VITA® Twist Handle 240 x 110 x 330mm Brown 90gsm – – 200 5,000 Paper Bag Kraft

PCT530 VITA® Twist Handle 240 x 110 x 330mm White 90gsm – – 200 5,000 Paper Bag

PCT640 VITA® Twist Handle 320 x 120 x 410mm Brown 100gsm – – 150 3,000 Paper Bag Kraft

PCT740 VITA® Twist Handle 320 x 120 x 410mm Ribbed 90gsm – – 150 3,000 Paper Bag Brown Kraft

18 REF STYLE DESCRIPTION SIZE COLOUR WEIGHT CERT WINDOW BOXED PALLETISED Width x Gusset x Height

PCT540 VITA® Twist Handle 320 x 120 x 410mm White 100gsm – – 150 3,000 Paper Bag

PCT650 VITA® Twist Handle 340 x 120 x 290mm Brown 100gsm – – 150 2,250 Paper Bag Kraft

PCT550 VITA® Twist Handle 340 x 120 x 290mm White 100gsm – – 150 2,250 Paper Bag

PCT660 VITA® Twist Handle 310 x 170 x 340mm Brown 100gsm – – 150 3,000 Paper Bag Kraft

PCT760 VITA® Twist Handle 310 x 170 x 340mm Ribbed 90gsm – – 150 3,000 Paper Bag Brown Kraft

PCT560 VITA® Twist Handle 310 x 170 x 340mm White 100gsm – – 150 3,000 Paper Bag

PCT670 VITA® Twist Handle 350 x 180 x 440mm Brown 100gsm – – 150 2,250 Paper Bag Kraft

PCT770 VITA® Twist Handle 350 x 180 x 440mm Ribbed 90gsm – – 150 2,250 Paper Bag Brown Kraft

PCT570 VITA® Twist Handle 350 x 180 x 440mm White 100gsm – – 150 2,250 Paper Bag

PCT680 VITA® Twist Handle 450 x 170 x 480mm Brown 100gsm – – 150 3,000 Paper Bag Kraft

PCT580 VITA® Twist Handle 450 x 170 x 480mm White 100gsm – – 150 3,000 Paper Bag

PCT690 VITA® Twist Handle 540 x 150 x 490mm Brown 110gsm – – 150 1,500 Paper Bag Kraft

PCT590 VITA® Twist Handle 540 x 150 x 490mm White 110gsm – – 150 1,500 Paper Bag

Need them printed or These products are a diff erent size? available personalised Call the bespoke team to discuss. +44 (0)1935 477555 from as little as £0.17 each

19 Need them printed or These products are a diff erent size? available personalised Call the bespoke team to discuss. +44 (0)1935 477555 from as little as £0.35 each

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Environmentally Recyclable Plastic* Sustainable Peel Friendly Free Forest Product & Seal 20 Made from rigid, recycled corrugated cardboard these envelopes off er optimum strength. With special features including: internal fold lines for increased capacity, a tamper evident, rip strip opening - they off er the ultimate security for any mailing. Bespoke printing and sizing available, please feel free to contact a member of our team to discuss.

Paper alternative for: Polythene mailing bag.

REF STYLE DESCRIPTION EXTERNAL COLOUR WEIGHT CERT WINDOW BOXED PALLETISED SIZE

PCE19 VITA® Corrugated Pocket 280 x 200mm Brown 300gsm – 100 6,000 Peel & Seal Kraft

PCE40 VITA® Corrugated Pocket 353 x 250mm Brown 300gsm – 100 2,100 Peel & Seal Kraft

PCE70 VITA® Corrugated Pocket 490 x 330mm Brown 300gsm – 100 1,000 Peel & Seal Kraft

* Please note the rip-strip on these products is removed in use and can also be recycled.

Our slim-line boxes are made from recycled corrugated cardboard and are quick, simple and easy to assemble. They provide maximum security with a tamper evident rip strip opening and a secure peel and seal strip to ensure your packaged goods arrive in perfect condition. Bespoke printing and sizing available, please feel free to contact a member of our team to discuss.

Paper alternative for: Plastic boxes, plastic bubble mailers.

REF STYLE DESCRIPTION INTERNAL COLOUR WEIGHT CERT WINDOW BOXED PALLETISED SIZE

PPB20 VITA® Slim-Line Postal Box 240 x 165 x 46mm Brown – – 25 5,225 Peel & Seal Kraft

PPB40 VITA® Slim-Line Postal Box 346 x 243 x 46mm Brown – – 25 2,850 Peel & Seal Kraft

21 Do you need to send bulky awkward items, perhaps books or magazines? Well, you can send them safely and securely with our range of kraft book wraps. Easy to open and package items in and constructed from high quality corrugated cardboard, with peel & seal sealing plus a rip strip for easy opening. Bespoke printing and sizing available, please feel free to contact a member of our team to discuss.

Paper alternative for: Polythene mailing bag.

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REF STYLE DESCRIPTION INTERNAL COLOUR WEIGHT CERT WINDOW BOXED PALLETISED SIZE

BWMCD VITA® UPP® Book Wrap 145 x 127 x 50mm Brown – – 25 1,000 Peel & Seal Kraft

BWMA5 VITA® UPP® Book Wrap 216 x 154 x 60mm Brown – – 25 2,000 Peel & Seal Kraft

BWMA4 VITA® UPP® Book Wrap 302 x 215 x 80mm Brown – – 25 1,000 Peel & Seal Kraft

BWMLA VITA® UPP® Book Wrap 320 x 290 x 35-80mm Brown – – 25 1,000 Peel & Seal Kraft

These products are Need them printed or available personalised a diff erent size? CallC the bespoke team to discuss. from as little as £0.38 each +44 (0)1935 477555

* Please note the rip-strip on these products is removed in use and can also be recycled. 22 This innovational product removes the need for any tape meaning you can send parcels quickly and effi ciently without the need for any additional packaging materials. These strong and easy to assemble one-touch boxes are available in 12 diff erent sizes with peel & seal strip for secure sealing. Bespoke printing and sizing available, please feel free to contact a member of our team to discuss.

Paper alternative for: Polythene mailing bag, plastic box tape.

REF STYLE DESCRIPTION INTERNAL COLOUR WEIGHT CERT WINDOW BOXED PALLETISED SIZE

PIPBX01 VITA® One-Touch Postal Box 102 x 110 x 20mm Brown – – 25 11,000 Tuck Flap Kraft

PEB10 VITA® One-Touch Postal Box 160 x 130 x 70mm Brown – – 20 3,200 Peel & Seal Kraft

PEB20 VITA® One-Touch Postal Box 213 x 153 x 109mm Brown – – 20 1,980 Peel & Seal Kraft

PEB25 VITA® One-Touch Postal Box 210 x 180 x 130mm Brown – – 20 1,560 Peel & Seal Kraft

PEB30 VITA® One-Touch Postal Box 230 x 160 x 80mm Brown – – 20 2,000 Peel & Seal Kraft

PEB33 VITA® One-Touch Postal Box 260 x 220 x 130mm Brown – – 20 1,100 Peel & Seal Kraft

PEB35 VITA® One-Touch Postal Box 305 x 215 x 140-220mm Brown – – 20 880 Peel & Seal Kraft

PEB40 VITA® One-Touch Postal Box 310 x 230 x 81-160mm Brown – – 20 800 Peel & Seal Kraft

PEB41 VITA® One-Touch Postal Box 310 x 230 x 110mm Brown – – 20 800 Peel & Seal Kraft

PEB42 VITA® One-Touch Postal Box 310 x 230 x 160mm Brown – – 20 800 Peel & Seal Kraft

PEB50 VITA® One-Touch Postal Box 345 x 256 x 130mm Brown – – 20 800 Peel & Seal Kraft

PEB60 VITA® One-Touch Postal Box 400 x 260 x 250mm Brown – – 20 440 Peel & Seal Kraft

23 The unique triangular design of our Tri-tube Postal Tubes boasts an unrivalled rigidity and robustness that will preserve even the most fragile of contents. Completely plastic free and 100% recyclable, their single walled corrugated card construction features an attractive Kraft ﬁ nish, whilst their tuck-in ﬂ ap lid and self-adhesive closure allows for instant and eff ortless assembly.

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REF STYLE DESCRIPTION INTERNAL COLOUR GSM CERT WINDOW BOXED PALLETISED SIZE

PTT2 Tripac Postal Tube 430 x 60mm Brown – – 20 1,300 Peel & Seal Kraft

PTT4 Tripac Postal Tube 610 x 80mm Brown – – 20 800 Peel & Seal Kraft

PTT6 Tripac Postal Tube 860 x 80mm Brown – – 20 640 Peel & Seal Kraft

These products are Need them printed or available personalised a diff erent size? CallC the bespoke team to discuss. from as little as £0.69 each +44 (0)1935 477555

24 TheseThese 1100%00% recyclable postal boxes are made from a combination of corrugated board and natural brown paper. Their ingeniousingen kraft paper insert secures all contents, providing complete shock-proof protection and eliminating aany need for further ﬁ lling. Double self-seal closure and rip strip off ers eff ortless opening and resealing.

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REF STYLE DESCRIPTION INTERNAL COLOUR GSM CERT WINDOW BOXED PALLETISED SIZE

PKB20 Kraft Ultra Secure Boxes 160 x 120 x 63mm Brown – – 25 3,750 Peel & Seal, Rip Strip Kraft Paper insert

PKB35 Kraft Ultra Secure Boxes 230 x 150 x 63mm Brown – – 25 2,500 Peel & Seal, Rip Strip Kraft Paper insert

* Please note the rip-strip on these products is removed in use and can also be recycled. 25 SFP

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These products are Need them printed or a diff erent size? available personalised Call the bespoke team to discuss. from as little as £0.12 each +44 (0)1935 477555

26 Heavy duty board back envelopes available in both white and natural brown, made using completely recycled, strong card to ensure protection when posting bendable items. All of our do not bend envelopes and hard back envelopes have peel & seal closure and come supplied in boxes for easy storage and handling. Bespoke printing and sizing available,le, please feel free to contact a member of our team to discuss.

Paper alternative for: Plastic bubble mailers, polythene mailers.

REF STYLE DESCRIPTION SIZE COLOUR WEIGHT CERT WINDOW BOXED PALLETISED

2112 VITA® C6 Board Back Pocket 162 x 114mm Natural 120gsm – 250 21,000 Peel & Seal Brown Printed: ‘Please do not bend’

3112 VITA® Board Back Pocket 190 x 140mm Natural 115gsm – 125 12,000 Peel & Seal Brown Printed: ‘Please do not bend’

5112 VITA® C5 Board Back Pocket 229 x 162mm Natural 120gsm – 125 16,500 Peel & Seal Brown Printed: ‘Please do not bend’

5111 VITA® C5 Board Back Pocket 229 x 162mm White 120gsm – – 125 16,500 Peel & Seal No print to face

51901W VITA® C5 Board Back Pocket 229 x 162mm White 120gsm – 45 x 90mm 125 8,000 Peel & Seal Window 60 up 20 left No print to face

4112 VITA® C5+ Board Back Pocket 240 x 165mm Natural 120gsm – 125 14,000 Peel & Seal Brown Printed: ‘Please do not bend’

11935 VITA® Board Back Pocket 241 x 178mm Natural 120gsm – 125 13,750 Peel & Seal Brown Printed: ‘Please do not bend’

6112 VITA® Board Back Pocket 241 x 178mm White 120gsm – – 125 13,750 Peel & Seal Printed: ‘Please do not bend’

22935 VITA® Board Back Pocket 267 x 216mm Natural 120gsm – 125 12,500 Peel & Seal Brown Printed: ‘Please do not bend’

14935 VITA® Board Back Pocket 318 x 267mm Natural 120gsm – 125 8,000 Peel & Seal Brown Printed: ‘Please do not bend’

13935 VITA® C4 Board Back Pocket 324 x 229mm Natural 120gsm – 125 10,000 Peel & Seal Brown Printed: ‘Please do not bend’

27 REF STYLE DESCRIPTION SIZE COLOUR WEIGHT CERT WINDOW BOXED PALLETISED

12935 VITA® C4 Board Back Pocket 324 x 229mm White 120gsm – – 125 8,000 Peel & Seal No print to face

3266 VITA® C4 Board Back Pocket 324 x 229mm White 120gsm – – 125 8,000 Peel & Seal Printed: ‘Please do not bend’

13901MW VITA® C4 Board Back Pocket 324 x 229mm Natural 120gsm 40 x 105mm 125 8,000 Peel & Seal Window Brown 213 up 24 left No print to face

12901 VITA® C4 Board Back Pocket 324 x 229mm White 150gsm – 40 x 105mm 125 8,000 Peel & Seal Window 213 up 24 left Heavy Weight, No print to face

8112 VITA® B4 Board Back Pocket 352 x 250mm Natural 120gsm – 125 7,500 Peel & Seal Brown Printed: ‘Please do not bend’

8111 VITA® B4 Board Back Pocket 352 x 250mm White 120gsm – – 125 7,500 Peel & Seal No print to face

15935 VITA® Board Back Pocket 394 x 318mm Natural 120gsm – 125 4,500 Peel & Seal Brown Printed: ‘Please do not bend’

3200 VITA® Board Back Pocket 394 x 318mm White 120gsm – – 125 4,500 Peel & Seal No print to face

4200/50 VITA® C3 Board Back Pocket 450 x 324mm Natural 120gsm – 50 4,200 Peel & Seal Brown Printed: ‘Please do not bend’

4200 VITA® C3 Board Back Pocket 450 x 324mm Natural 120gsm – 100 4,200 Peel & Seal Brown Printed: ‘Please do not bend’

5200 VITA® C3 Board Back Pocket 450 x 324mm White 120gsm – – 100 4,200 Peel & Seal No print to face

6200 VITA® C3+ Board Back Pocket 444 x 368mm Natural 120gsm – 50 4,000 Peel & Seal Brown Printed: ‘Please do not bend’

28 This unique product encapsulates the best of a board back envelope and an expandable mailing pocket, these heavy duty board back envelopes with expandable sides are available in both white and natural brown. Made using recycled, strong paper board to ensure protection when posting bendable items. All of our ‘Please do not bend’ envelopes and board back envelopes have peel & seal closure and most important of all; they ﬁ t through the letterbox. Bespoke printing and sizing available, please feel free to contact a member of our team to discuss.

Paper alternative for: Plastic bubble mailers, polythene mailers.

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REF STYLE DESCRIPTION SIZE COLOUR WEIGHT CERT WINDOW BOXED PALLETISED

93935M VITA® Board Back Expandable Pocket 324 x 229 x 50mm Natural 120gsm – 125 9,000 Peel & Seal Brown No print to face

92935 VITA® Board Back Expandable Pocket 324 x 229 x 50mm White 120gsm – 125 9,000 Peel & Seal No print to face

93901MW VITA® Board Back Expandable Pocket 324 x 229 x 25mm Natural 120gsm 40 x 105mm 125 9,000 Peel & Seal Window Brown 213 up 24 left No print to face

92901W VITA® Board Back Expandable Pocket 324 x 229 x 25mm White 120gsm 40 x 105mm 125 9,000 Peel & Seal Window 213 up 24 left No print to face

These products are Need them printed or a diff erent size? available personalised Call the bespoke team to discuss. from as little as £0.15 each +44 (0)1935 477555

29 SFP

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These products are Need them printed or a diff erent size? available personalised Call the bespoke team to discuss. from as little as £0.14 each +44 (0)1935 477555

30 A versatile range of white and natural brown expandable pocket envelopes. The perfect solution for all bulky postal applications while still being able to ﬁ t through the humble letterbox. Expandable mailing pockets are the perfect choice for shipping or storing bulkier documents such as catalogues, books and even clothing and accessories. Bespoke printing and sizing available, please feel free to contact a member of our team to discuss.

Paper alternative for: Polythene mailing bag, Plastic bubble mailer.

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2000 C6 Expandable Pocket 162 x 114 x 25mm White 120gsm - – Blue 125 10,000 Peel & Seal Hatch

4100 DL+ Expandable Pocket 240 x 125 x 20mm Natural 120gsm - – – 250 20,000 Peel & Seal Brown

3100 DL+ Expandable Pocket 240 x 125 x 20mm White 120gsm - – Blue 250 20,000 Peel & Seal Hatch

5000 C5 Expandable Pocket 229 x 162 x 25mm Natural 120gsm – – 125 21,000 Peel & Seal Brown

6000 C5 Expandable Pocket 229 x 162 x 25mm White 120gsm - – - 125 20,000 Peel & Seal

6001 C5 Expandable Pocket 229 x 162 x 25mm White 120gsm - 45 x 90mm Blue 125 20,000 Peel & Seal Window 60 up 20 left Hatch

4810 Expandable Pocket 254 x 178 x 25mm Natural 120gsm – – 125 15,000 Peel & Seal Brown

7000 Expandable Pocket 254 x 178 x 25mm White 120gsm - – Blue 125 15,000 Peel & Seal Hatch

4040 Expandable Pocket 305 x 250 x 25mm Natural 140gsm – – 125 10,000 Peel & Seal Brown

1991 C4 Expandable Pocket 324 x 229 x 25mm Natural 130gsm – – 125 12,500 Peel & Seal Brown

9000 C4 Expandable Pocket 324 x 229 x 25mm White 140gsm - – Blue 125 12,500 Peel & Seal Hatch

31 REF STYLE DESCRIPTION SIZE COLOUR WEIGHT CERT WINDOW OPAQUE BOXED PALLETISED

RN090 C4 Recycled 324 x 229 x 25mm White 140gsm – Blue 125 12,500 Expandable Pocket Hatch Peel & Seal + logo + FSC® logo

1992MW C4 Expandable Pocket 324 x 229 x 25mm Natural 130gsm 40 x 105mm – 125 12,500 Peel & Seal Window Brown 213 up 24 left =

9001 C4 Expandable Pocket 324 x 229 x 25mm White 140gsm - 40 x 105mm Blue 125 12,500 Peel & Seal Window 213 up 24 left Hatch

RN091 C4 Recycled 324 x 229 x 25mm White 140gsm 40 x 105mm Blue 125 8,000 Expandable Pocket 213 up 24 left Hatch Peel & Seal Window

42060 B4 Expandable Pocket 352 x 250 x 25mm Natural 140gsm – – 125 9,750 Peel & Seal Brown

45070 B4 Expandable Pocket 352 x 250 x 50mm Natural 140gsm – – 125 9,750 Peel & Seal Brown

41060 B4 Expandable Pocket 352 x 250 x 25mm White 140gsm - – Blue 125 9,750 Peel & Seal Hatch

41062W B4 Expandable Pocket 352 x 250 x 25mm White 140gsm - 45 x 110mm Blue 125 9,750 Peel & Seal Window 225 up 24 left Hatch

11101 Expandable Pocket 381 x 254 x 25mm Natural 140gsm – – 125 7,000 Peel & Seal Brown

12201 Expandable Pocket 381 x 254 x 25mm White 140gsm - – Blue 125 7,000 Peel & Seal Hatch

33301 Expandable Pocket 406 x 305 x 30mm Natural 140gsm – – 125 6,000 Peel & Seal Brown

G55501 C3 Expandable Pocket 450 x 324 x 30mm Natural 140gsm – – 125 4,000 Peel & Seal Brown

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32 Our kraft postal wraps provide the necessary strength for bulky/fragile items. Made from corrugated cardboard, they are the extra-safe mailing solution. They also include a central pocket that holds any item ﬁ rmly in place, to minimise any damage. Ideal for high value, fragile electronic goods. Bespoke printing and sizing available, please feel free to contact a member of our team to discuss.

Paper alternative for: Plastic bubble mailer.

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REF STYLE DESCRIPTION INTERNAL COLOUR WEIGHT CERT WINDOW BOXED PALLETISED SIZE PPW60 VITA® Postal Wrap 310 x 250 x 20-100mm Brown – – 25 1,500 Peel & Seal Kraft

PPW65 VITA® Postal Wrap 350 x 320 x 20-100mm Brown – – 25 1,425 Peel & Seal Kraft

PPW68 VITA® Postal Wrap 455 x 320 x 20-100mm Brown – – 25 950 Peel & Seal Kraft

These products are Need them printed or a diff erent size? available personalised Call the bespoke team to discuss. from as little as £0.38 each +44 (0)1935 477555

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34 Why spoil your sustainable ethos and messaging to your customer by sticking a plastic document enclosed wallet to your parcel? This new innovational product ensures that every element of your packaging is 100% plastic-free. 100% transparent paper made of natural ﬁ bres, shows customers that your plastic-free packaging reformation is complete. Bespoke printing and sizing available, please feel free to contact a member of our team to discuss.

Paper alternative for: Plastic documents enclosed wallets.

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REF STYLE DESCRIPTION SIZE COLOUR WEIGHT CERT WINDOW BOXED PALLETISED

PAPDE22 100% Paper Documents Enclosed 168 x 126mm Clear – – 1000 144,000 C6 Wallet Peel & Seal Printed

PAPDE32 100% Paper Documents Enclosed 235 x 132mm Clear – – 1000 108,000 DL Wallet Peel & Seal Printed

PAPDE42 100% Paper Documents Enclosed 235 x 175mm Clear – – 1000 81,000 C5 Wallet Peel & Seal Printed

PAPDE50 100% Paper Documents Enclosed 328 x 245mm Clear – – 500 40,000 C4 Wallet Peel & Seal Plain

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These products are Need them printed or available personalised a diff erent size? Call the bespoke team to discuss. from as little as £0.14 each +44 (0)1935 477555

36 Made using an heavy weight white lined board, the allboard envelopes come in a range of 28 sizes from C5 to C2, ensuring the most unyielding item can now be sent with ease. Particularly used when sending calenders, posters, certiﬁ cates that must remain ﬂ at. Bespoke printing and sizing available, please feel free to contact a member of our team to discuss. Paper alternative for: Polythene mailing bag, plastic bubble mailers.

REF STYLE DESCRIPTION SIZE COLOUR WEIGHT CERT WINDOW BOXED PALLETISED

PPA0-RS VITA® Square Allboard Wallet 125 x 125mm White 350gsm - – 200 16,800 Peel & Seal Board 500 micron Rip Strip

PPA1-RS VITA® CD Square Allboard Wallet 140 x 140mm White 350gsm - – 200 25,200 Peel & Seal Board 500 micron Rip Strip

PPA2-RS VITA® Square Allboard Wallet 164 x 164mm White 350gsm - – 200 25,200 Peel & Seal Board 500 micron Rip Strip

PPA3-RS VITA® CD Square Allboard Wallet 195 x 195mm White 350gsm - – 200 25,200 Peel & Seal Board 500 micron Rip Strip

PPA5-RS VITA® C5 Allboard Pocket 229 x 162mm White 350gsm - – 200 16,800 Peel & Seal Board 500 micron Rip Strip

PPA6-RS VITA® C5+ Allboard Pocket 240 x 165mm White 350gsm - – 200 25,200 Peel & Seal Board 500 micron Rip Strip

PPA8-RS VITA® Allboard Pocket 241 x 178mm White 350gsm - – 200 16,800 Peel & Seal Board 500 micron Rip Strip

PPA4-RS VITA® Square Allboard Wallet 220 x 220mm White 350gsm - – 200 25,200 Peel & Seal Board 500 micron Rip Strip

PPA21-RS VITA® Square Allboard Wallet 249 x 249mm White 350gsm - – 100 9,200 Peel & Seal Board 500 micron Rip Strip

PPA29-RS VITA® Allboard Pocket 305 x 152mm White 350gsm - – 100 6,000 Peel & Seal Board 500 micron Rip Strip

PPA7-RS VITA® Allboard Wallet 175 x 305mm White 350gsm - – 100 6,000 Peel & Seal, Rip Strip Board 500 micron Suitable for desk calendars

PPA23-RS VITA® Allboard Pocket 273 x 222mm White 350gsm - – 100 9,200 Peel & Seal Board 500 micron Rip Strip

* Please note the rip-strip on these products is removed in use and can also be recycled. 37 REF STYLE DESCRIPTION SIZE COLOUR WEIGHT CERT WINDOW BOXED PALLETISED

PPA9-RS VITA® C4 Allboard Pocket 324 x 229mm White 350gsm - – 100 7,200 Peel & Seal Board 500 micron Rip Strip

PPA22-RS VITA® Square Allboard Wallet 300 x 300mm White 350gsm - – 100 9,200 Peel & Seal Board 500 micron Rip Strip

PPA11-RS VITA® Allboard Pocket 330 x 248mm White 350gsm - – 100 9,000 Peel & Seal Board 500 micron Rip Strip

PPA12-RS VITA® Allboard Pocket 330 x 273mm White 350gsm - – 100 7,200 Peel & Seal Board 500 micron Rip Strip

PPA13-RS VITA® Allboard Square Wallet 340 x 340mm White 350gsm - – 100 5,400 Peel & Seal Board 500 micron Suitable for LP records

PPA15-RS VITA® B4 Allboard Pocket 352 x 250mm White 350gsm - – 100 7,500 Peel & Seal Board 500 micron Rip Strip

PPA28-RS VITA® Allboard Pocket 406 x 318mm White 350gsm - – 100 9,200 Peel & Seal Board 500 micron Rip Strip

PPA24-RS VITA® Allboard Pocket 440 x 170mm White 350gsm - – 100 8,400 Peel & Seal Board 500 micron Rip Strip

PPA27TUC VITA® C3 Allboard Pocket 450 x 324mm White 350gsm - – 100 4.200 Tuck Flap Board 500 micron Suitable for wall calendars

PPA17-RS VITA® C3 Allboard Pocket 450 x 324mm White 350gsm - – 100 4,200 Peel & Seal Board 500 micron Rip Strip

PPA16-RS VITA® C3+ Allboard Pocket 444 x 368mm White 350gsm - – 100 4.200 Peel & Seal Board 500 micron Rip Strip

PPA26-RS VITA® Allboard Pocket 449 x 349mm White 350gsm - – 100 4,200 Peel & Seal Board 500 micron Rip Strip

PPA14-RS VITA® Allboard Pocket 460 x 185mm White 350gsm - – 100 8,400 Peel & Seal, Rip Strip Board 500 micron Suitable for kitchen calendars

PPA18-RS VITA® Allboard Pocket 508 x 381mm White 350gsm - – 100 3,600 Peel & Seal Board 500 micron Rip Strip

PPA19-RS VITA® Allboard Pocket 525 x 460mm White 350gsm - – 100 2,400 Peel & Seal, Rip Strip Board 500 micron Suitable for wall calendars

PPA20-RS VITA® C2 Allboard Wallet 444 x 625mm White 350gsm - – 50 3,000 Peel & Seal Board 500 micron Suitable for A2 posters

38 * Please note the rip-strip on these products is removed in use and can also be recycled. 39 – the plastic free e-commerce packaging solution.

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Why VITA® 4-9 VITA® Kraft Paper Mailing Bags 10-11 VITA® Kraft Paper Expansion Pockets 12-13 VITA® White Padded Expandable Eco Cushion Bags 14-15 VITA® Natural Brown Padded Eco Cushion Bags 14-15 VITA® Flat Handled Paper Bags 16-17 VITA® Twist Handled Paper Bags 18-19 VITA® Kraft Corrugated Envelopes 20-21 VITA® Kraft Slim-Line Boxes 20-21 VITA® UPP Book Wraps 22 VITA® One-Touch Postal Boxes 23 VITA® Tri-tube Postal Tubes 24 VITA® Kraft Ultra Secure Boxes 25 VITA® Board Back Envelopes 26-28 VITA® Board Back Expandable Envelopes 29-30 VITA® Expandable Mailing Pockets 31-32 VITA® Recycled Kraft Postal Wraps 33 VITA® 100% Paper Documents Enclosed Wallets 34-35 VITA® White Allboard Envelopes 36-38

Sources:

PLASTIC POLLUTION – FACTS AND FIGURES https://www.sas.org.uk/our-work/plastic-pollution/plastic-pollution-facts-ﬁ gures/

PLASTICS IN THE OCEAN https://www.earthday.org/2018/04/05/fact-sheet-plastics-in-the-ocean/

10 FACTS ABOUT SINGLE-USE PLASTIC BAGS https://www.biologicaldiversity.org/programs/population_and_sustainability/sustainability/plastic_bag_facts.html We are Blake. Market leaders in the world of envelopes and postal packaging, distributing our brands to over 45 countries worldwide.

Each year over 2 billion Blake products drop through mailboxes of businesses and households across the globe. We are positively passionate, consistently caring and sustainably sound from beginning to end.

Many view the envelope as a product of the past used for letters and mail, 8 but we view the envelope of the present and the future, as an ‘e-commerce transportation tool’. It provides a solution that is alternative to plastic, and by its very construction and sizing, removes the consumer frustration of ‘over- packing’. This, combined with its ability to go through a mailbox, gives you the most cost eff ective and secure method of delivering your e-commerce. 7 Our diversiﬁ cation extends to anything that ‘envelops’ your product 6 Blake…… delivering sustainable enveloping solutions that create memorable experiences. 9 5

Ohio, USA For trade pricing and free of charge sample service contact; × 3,745 Miles 3 4 +44 (0)1935 477555 [email protected] West www.blake-envelopes.com 12

10 Düsseldorf, Germany Ø 473 Miles East Contact us

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