Paper wrap mailing typically uses 90gsm uncoated stock and is suitable for brochures or packs weighing up to 500g. There is no strict weight limit for paper wrap; however, once the pack weight exceeds 500g, alternative packaging options, such as cardboard book wrap, are often more suitable to ensure protection and mailing efficiency.

No. Due to the grain of the paper, it isn’t possible to use gloss paper for paper wrap.

Yes, your paper wrap can be custom designed. However, it can’t be personalised to individual recipients beyond name and address details. We can provide a paper wrap template for your designer, or our sister company, The Graphic Design House, can create the artwork for you, which ensures you avoid common paper wrap design errors and the wrap runs smoothly in production.

Paper wrap is sealed using a thin strip of glue along the seams, which is compressed during the enclosing process, giving a tight seal.

In most cases, yes. However, different paper wrap machines secure the wrap in different places, which may require minor artwork adjustments to ensure nothing important is covered or compromised. At The Mailing People, paper wrap packs are glued along the centre strip and open side seams for a secure, professional finish.

Paper wrap is often viewed as a more sustainable alternative to polywrap because it is produced from renewable sources and is widely recyclable and biodegradable. That said, the overall environmental impact depends on the full lifecycle of the material, including how it is manufactured, transported and recycled. The Mailing People only use paper certified under the FSC® scheme, sourced from European mills, which is your guarantee of ethical sourcing.

Yes. Contents up to 10mm thick or approximately 224 printed pages are suitable to be paper wrapped.

Typically, 90gsm uncoated stock is used for paper wrap due to its durability.

Paper wrap is a good option if you’re looking for a more sustainable solution than polywrap, and one that’s suitable for enclosing multiple items. If you’re wrapping A5 sized items with a pack weight under 100g, by switching from poly to paper you can qualify for Mailmark® postal discounts.

Paper wrap is best suited to organisations and brands where sustainability is a core part of the value proposition and something their customers actively expect and notice, and can influence brand perception. For these organisations, paper wrap helps reduce plastic use while reinforcing wider sustainability, ESG or recycling commitments.