Paper Document Wallets – Paper Packing List Envelopes | Pack Exact

Paper Document Wallets

Switch to paper document wallets for a more sustainable way to attach invoices, packing lists and customs forms to parcels. Fibre-based pouches help streamline recycling while keeping paperwork clean, legible and easy to scan.

Looking for traditional film pouches? See Printed Documents Enclosed Wallets or Plain (Unprinted) Wallets.

Packing books or merchandise? Try ColomPac Book Wraps or ColomPac Fast Assembly Boxes. Add Postal Labels and seal with Packing Tape.

What are paper document wallets?

They’re self-adhesive paper-based packing list envelopes. Instead of a plastic face, the pouch is made primarily from paper with a transparent window or paper window for visibility, making end-of-life simpler in paper-led recycling streams.

Why choose paper wallets

Eco-forward: fibre content supports paper-first recycling policies and reduces plastics.

Professional presentation: paperwork stays clean and readable for goods-in and customs.

Operationally simple: peel, stick, insert and seal—no change to your workflow.

Ideal uses

Packing lists & invoices: make paperwork easy to find without opening the box.

Customs & export: commercial invoices, CN22/CN23, SDS sheets on carton exteriors.

Returns info: include RMAs and instructions that customers can access quickly.

Internal routing: travellers on totes, trays and WIP with removable docs inside.

Service/repair: job sheets stay attached across stations.

Samples & QA: keep spec sheets visible with the item.

Choosing the right size

Wallet sizeFits documentTypical useTips
A6 / C6 A6 / quarter A4 Packing slips, return labels Fold A4 twice; place near the main shipping label
DL A4 folded in thirds Invoices, statements Popular size for courier parcels and mailers
A5 / C5 A5 / A4 folded once Multi-page documents, RMAs Good visibility vs. footprint balance
A4 / C4 A4 flat Export docs, SDS, commercial invoices Best for international shipments and multi-copy sets

Need rigid mail instead? Use All Board Envelopes or add a Cardboard Sheet stiffener inside the pack.

How to apply for best performance

1) Prep the surface: apply to clean, dry corrugated or mailers; avoid dusty/oily areas.

2) Position correctly: choose a flat panel away from seams, straps or high-abrasion edges.

3) Adhere smooth: peel liner; stick the back panel first, pressing from centre outward.

4) Insert & seal: place documents readable side forward; seal fully. For rough routes, add a strip of tape along the wallet’s top edge.

Build an eco-conscious despatch workflow

Paper Document Wallets – Frequently Asked Questions

Paper wallets reduce plastic use and can align with paper-first recycling. Always check local recycling guidance for any window films or adhesives.

They’re engineered for courier networks and resist normal handling. For very wet or abrasive routes, position the wallet on a vertical face and consider reinforcing edges with tape.

Yes—wallet windows are designed for readability. Ensure the surface is flat and the window is not creased over the barcode.

Match to document size after folding: A6/C6 for slips, DL for invoices, C5 for multi-page sets, C4 for A4 flat.

Some lines support overprinting; a quick branding option is to combine with Postal Labels.

Choose Printed Wallets for bold visibility, Plain Wallets for discreet shipments, or move paperwork inside Book Wraps / Fast Assembly Boxes.