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ECMA F60.91.00.00

Open-End Paperboard Wallet

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Product details

Top highlights

Flat profile with zero native depth
Permanently glued top and bottom edges
One side remains completely open for loading

About this product

The Open-End Paperboard Wallet is a simple, flat-folded sleeve designed to hold documents, certificates, brochures, and thin promotional items. It is permanently glued along the top and bottom edges, leaving one side completely open for fast, easy insertion.

Because it has no native depth or gussets, this sleeve relies on the natural flexibility of the paperboard to accommodate contents. If your items require secure closure or have noticeable thickness, a wallet with a closing flap or a shallow carton may be a better fit.

Common uses

Document carriers
Certificates
Flat promotional items
Simple retail sleeves for thin apparel

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Practical Uses for the Open-End Wallet

Document and Certificate Presentation

The clean, flat profile is well-suited for handing documents, awards, or certificates directly to clients. The open end allows the recipient to easily slide the contents out.

Flat Promotional Items

Useful for trade show materials, thin brochures, or flat promotional giveaways where a full carton is unnecessary and a simple sleeve provides enough branding surface.

Thin Apparel and Textiles

Can be used as a simple retail sleeve for very thin, flexible items like scarves or flat-packed textiles, provided they do not cause the wallet to bow excessively.

Gift Cards and Vouchers

Scaled down, this template serves as a simple holder for gift cards, hotel key cards, or ticketing vouchers that are handed directly to the customer.

Where This Sleeve Works Best

Retail and Direct Hand-Off

This wallet excels in face-to-face environments where the package is handed directly to the user. It provides a large, uninterrupted surface for high-quality printing and branding.

In-Plant Kitting and Assembly

The open end allows for very fast manual loading of flat items on a fulfillment line, making it efficient for assembling welcome kits or information packets.

Corporate Events and Trade Shows

Often used to bundle marketing collateral or event schedules into a single, branded handout that attendees can easily carry.

When to Consider a Different Sleeve or Carton

When Contents Need Securing

Because one end is completely open, loose items can slide out during transit. If the package will be handled roughly or mailed individually, a wallet with a closing flap is worth comparing.

When Packing 3D or Bulky Items

This template has no gussets or side walls. Attempting to force thick items inside will cause the main panels to bow and may pop the glued seams. For items with depth, a shallow tuck-end carton or tray is usually a better choice.

Decisions for Production and Loading

Glue Flap Orientation

The top and bottom glue flaps can be folded to the inside or the outside of the wallet. Folding them inside provides a cleaner external appearance but requires a specific folder-gluer setup.

Board Grade and Print Surface

Since this wallet is often used for presentation, Solid Bleached Sulfate (SBS) or Folding Boxboard (FBB) is typically chosen for its excellent print surface and stiffness. The board must be flexible enough to admit the product but stiff enough to resist permanent creasing.

Loading Method

While the wallet itself is glued at high speeds on automated equipment, inserting the product into the open end is usually done manually. If you plan to use automated document feeders, the open edge may need a slight offset or thumb-notch to help the machine separate the panels.

Adhesive and Coating Compatibility

If the wallet will feature high-gloss UV coatings or laminations, the glue flap areas usually need to be left uncoated (knocked out) so the permanent adhesive can form a strong bond with the raw paper fibers.

Adjusting the Wallet Template

Adding Hand-Grip Cutouts

For larger document carriers or trade fair bags, oval cutouts can be added to the top surface. When the wallet is folded, these align to form a comfortable carrying handle.

Adjusting Glue Flap Width

The width of the top and bottom glue flaps can be adjusted to match the specific adhesive nozzles used on the folder-gluer, ensuring a secure bond without excess material.

Thumb Notches for Access

A semi-circular thumb notch can be added to one of the main panels at the open end, making it easier for users to grip and pull out the inserted documents.

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Shipping and Storage

These wallets are delivered completely flat, maximizing pallet density and requiring minimal storage space before use.

Additional notes

Insert clearance for flat items

Ensure the internal dimensions account for the thickness of your documents. Even a small stack of paper requires the board to flex, which slightly reduces the usable width.

FAQs

Product Fit

Can this wallet hold items with depth?

This template has zero native depth and no side panels. It relies entirely on the slight flex of the paperboard to hold thin, flat items. Bulky items will cause the wallet to bow and may break the glued seams.

Shipping

Can I ship this wallet through the mail?

Because one end is completely open, contents will likely fall out during parcel sorting. It usually needs to be placed inside a rigid mailer or shipping envelope for courier transit.

Production

How is this wallet assembled?

The wallet is folded and permanently glued along the top and bottom edges on high-speed automated equipment. It is delivered to you flat and pre-glued, ready for you to slide your product into the open end.

Modifications

Can I add a thumb notch to make opening easier?

While the baseline template has straight edges, a thumb notch or slight panel offset can be added to the open end to make manual or automated loading easier.

Closure

Does this require tape or stickers to close?

The top and bottom edges are permanently glued during manufacturing. The insertion end remains completely open by design and does not have a flap to tape or seal.

Material

What board works best for this sleeve?

Solid Bleached Sulfate (SBS) or Folding Boxboard (FBB) is usually preferred. These grades offer the right balance of stiffness to protect documents and a smooth surface for high-quality presentation graphics.

Appearance

Are the glue flaps visible on the outside of the wallet?

They can be folded either inside or outside. Folding them to the inside creates a cleaner exterior, but this depends on the specific folder-gluer setup used during production.

Loading

Can this sleeve be loaded automatically?

The open end allows for automated friction-feeding of documents, but this depends heavily on the specific machinery. Often, a slight offset between the front and back panels is added to help the machine open the sleeve.