Cohoes, NY – Mohawk, North America’s largest privately-owned manufacturer of fine papers, envelopes and specialty substrates for commercial and digital printing, has expanded the company’s envelope offerings and is now converting and stocking envelopes made with beautifully colored and textured fine papers from The Curious Collection.

Manufactured by Arjowiggins Creative Papers and distributed exclusively by Mohawk in North America, The Curious Collection line of fine papers features seven unique and tactile grades for special projects that call for saturated color and unusual texture: Curious Translucents, Curious Particles, Curious Metallics, Curious Cosmic, Curious Matter, Curious Touch and Curious Skin.

Envelopes made with papers from The Curious Collection are ideal for eye-catching invitations and social stationery, while likely to increase open rates for direct mail. Curious Collection envelopes are stocked and available in A2 and A7 sizes, and special makes are available. The following grades and colors are available:

Curious Matter: An innovative paper featuring potato starch to create an intriguing tactile experience. Envelopes stocked in the following shades: Adiron Blue, Andina Grey, Black Truffle, Desiree Red, Goya White, Ibizenca Sand.

Curious Metallics: A rich, glittering alloy adds a shimmery, visual appearance and tactile texture in 24 fashion-forward and complementary colors. Envelopes are stocked in the following shades: Galvanised, Gold Leaf, Ice Gold, Ice Silver, Ionised, Red Lacquer, Super Gold, White Gold. 

Curious Particles: A 100% recycled flecked paper with inclusions for added interest. Envelopes stocked in Silver. (Snow and Gold will soon become available.) 

Curious Skin: Distinctive surface and saturated, bold colors invite recipients to touch and feel. Envelopes are stocked in the following shades: Black, Emerald, Extra White, Grey, Mocha.

Curious Translucents: Naturally translucent papers for use with designs where layering or show through is desired. Envelopes are stocked in the following shades: Clear, Pearl, Silver. 

Conqueror Envelopes: Since 1888, Conqueror has been known in Europe as the gold standard for brand identity and projects ranging from corporate stationery to exclusive invitations.  Conqueror envelopes are now stocked and available in #10 commercial in Diamond White, Diamond White Wove and Brilliant White Wove. 

“With the addition of The Curious Collection and Conqueror envelopes, Mohawk now proudly offers the broadest collection of premium envelopes available in the marketplace. Mohawk provides one-stop shopping convenience: accessibility, fast delivery and quality that is second-to-none,” says Ted O’Connor, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Mohawk Envelope and Converting.  

Converted with Mohawk quality

Mohawk’s envelope quality stands above the rest.  Curious and Conqueror envelopes are engineered and converted in Mohawk’s one million square foot, state-of-the-art converting center in Ashtabula, Ohio to stringent specifications. Engineered to lay flat on a wide range of equipment, all Mohawk-converted envelopes are substantial and durable ensuring consistent, high-speed performance on envelope inserting equipment.   

Every Mohawk envelope features a discreet die-cut “M” on the inside seam, which is revealed by holding the envelope up to a light source.  The “M-notch” is a symbol of Mohawk quality and assurance, backed with world class service and support.

One-stop shopping

Small pack quantities of Curious envelopes can be purchased from mohawkconnects.com. Mohawk envelope customers enjoy ease of ordering and the convenience of one-stop shopping for fast delivery. With advanced envelope converting services, exceptional warehousing capability, and available stock in regional distribution centers throughout the country, Mohawk provides next-day or two-day delivery to 98% of the country.  For additional information, visit mohawkconnects.com.