Two money envelopes can look the same in a photo and feel completely different in your hand. If you are choosing envelopes for eidi, salami or a wedding, these are the things that make the difference.
1. Card thickness
Paper and card are measured in gsm (grams per square metre). The higher the gsm, the thicker and stiffer the card.
- Thin paper bends easily, shows creases and can feel flimsy when you hand it over.
- Hard card holds its shape, protects the notes inside and feels premium the moment someone holds it.
- Thicker card also takes printing and foil details better, so names and designs look sharper.
At Lifafay.pk we print on premium hard card, not thin paper. It is the reason we started the brand: we wanted envelopes that make the person receiving them feel special.
2. Size
The envelope should fit your notes without folding them. Our standard 7 x 3 inch rectangle envelope is designed for Pakistani currency, including the Rs 5,000 note. We also make smaller 3.5 x 4 inch square envelopes in some designs, which work well for folded notes, gift cards and small favours.
3. Finish
- Matt is soft, elegant and does not show fingerprints. Most of our envelopes have a matt finish.
- Gloss makes colours look brighter. Glossy card is sometimes available; ask us on WhatsApp.
- Foil adds golden or silver details for weddings and formal occasions. See our foil envelopes.
4. How it closes
Look for envelopes that seal without glue. Each of our envelopes has sticky tape on the back, so you can seal it in seconds.
5. Personalisation
A printed name or family name makes an envelope a keepsake rather than packaging. Name printing is included in our prices, you can print your own design or logo at the same price as a catalog design, and you can have a different name on each envelope for Rs 300 extra per order.
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