Collection: Purple Envelopes & Packaging

Purple envelopes and packaging span pale lilac and lavender through to mid-purple, violet and deep plum. With over 20 products across over 30 sizes, the range covers women's occasions (birthdays, Mother's Day, baby shower), sympathy and condolence cards, luxury brand correspondence, faith communities.

Purple occupies a unique positioning across the occasion spectrum — pale lilac is one of the most popular sympathy and condolence envelope tones, while deep purple and plum signal luxury and premium quality. Available at 30–190gsm paper weights with gummed and peel & seal closures.

Benefits of Purple Envelopes

• over 20 products — spanning envelopes, packaging and accessories in pale lilac and lavender through to mid-purple, violet and deep plum.
• over 30 sizes — from small enclosures through to large document and packaging formats.
• Paper weights 30–190gsm — covering everyday and premium use cases.
• Closure options — 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 are purple envelopes used for?
Purple envelopes span a wide range of uses. Pale lilac and lavender are widely used for sympathy, condolence and spiritual correspondence. Mid-purple and violet suit birthday cards, particularly for women's occasions. Deep plum and royal purple are used for premium gifting, luxury brand communications and high-end invitation suites.

Are purple envelopes suitable for funeral and sympathy cards?
Yes — pale lilac and soft purple envelopes are one of the most widely used formats for sympathy, condolence and memorial correspondence. The soft tone is appropriate and widely recognised for this purpose. Gummed closure is typically preferred for sympathy correspondence over peel & seal.

What sizes do purple envelopes come in?
The range covers over 30 sizes including standard formats: C7 (82 x 113mm), C6 (114 x 162mm), DL (110 x 220mm), C5 (162 x 229mm), C4 (229 x 324mm) and a range of square formats. Check individual product pages for the full size listing in purple.