My customers often ask me to print on their envelopes.
Are there any special recommendations for printing on Tyvek® envelopes?

Tyvek® envelopes may be printed using standard envelope over-printing presses.

For light ink coverage, such as “corner cards” or line shots, acceptable results can be achieved with standard paper inks.

For heavy ink coverage, such as logos and illustrations, offset inks compatible with Tyvek® are recommended to avoid distortion. Call us if you would like the list of ink suppliers.

Given that Tyvek® is more pliable than paper, a “wedge” should be placed under the centre of the feed stack to maintain a level feed with horizontal feeders.

Printing quality on Tyvek® may be enhanced by using a “patch” blanket with offset presses placed in the image zone only. This makes it easier to print without interference from the flap ends.

You can find more tips for printing on Tyvek® envelopes in the Tips section.