Collection: Chinese New Year Envelopes

Chinese New Year envelopes are curated in red and gold — the traditional Chinese New Year colours; red symbolises luck and prosperity. With over 20 products across over 65 sizes, the range provides everything needed to present chinese new year cards, invitations and correspondence without requiring custom print or bespoke colours.

C6 and small square for greeting cards; small formats for monetary gifts (hongbao). Paper weights run from 70–350gsm. Closure options include gummed and peel & seal.

Benefits of Chinese New Year Envelopes

• Occasion-matched colours — red and gold — the traditional Chinese New Year colours; red symbolises luck and prosperity.
• over 65 sizes — to match all standard card and invitation formats.
• Paper weights 70–350gsm — for a quality result that complements the card inside.
• Closure choice — gummed and peel & seal to suit personal and volume workflows.
• Royal Mail compatible — standard sizes qualify within Royal Mail weight and size limits.

Frequently Asked Questions

What colours are Chinese New Year envelopes?
Red is the primary colour for Chinese New Year — it symbolises luck, prosperity and good fortune in Chinese culture. Gold is the complementary accent colour. Traditional red envelopes (hongbao) are used for monetary gifts during Lunar New Year; red-and-gold greeting card envelopes are used for seasonal correspondence.

What are Chinese New Year envelopes used for?
Chinese New Year envelopes serve two main purposes: monetary gift envelopes (hongbao / ang pow) — small red envelopes containing money, traditionally given to children and unmarried adults; and seasonal greeting card envelopes — used by businesses and individuals sending Lunar New Year cards and correspondence. C6 and small square formats are the most commonly used sizes.

Are chinese new year envelopes compatible with Royal Mail?
Yes — standard sizes (C6, DL, C5) qualify as large letter within Royal Mail's weight and thickness limits. Always weigh a complete, sealed envelope before posting at volume — cards with multiple inserts may push the weight above the large letter threshold.