Talk:manila envelope

RFD discussion: January–February 2022
After creating the entry it looks more like SOP. – Jberkel 11:10, 10 January 2022 (UTC)
 * I would keep both, but point out that the envelope is made from the paper, not straight from the hemp. Also that a brown envelope is made from light brown paper, not necessarily from manila paper, which is probably more expensive. And that Lexico capitalises it as Manila. DonnanZ (talk) 12:05, 10 January 2022 (UTC)


 * Keep manila envelope, but expand the definition to note (per ) that this is usually specifically an oversized envelope noted for repeated re-use in office settings. No opinion as to manila paper, but it would be worth looking into whether there are single-word translations to make a THub worthwhile. bd2412 T 16:53, 11 January 2022 (UTC)
 * Note: The definition has now been expanded accordingly, and is clearly no longer SOP. bd2412 T 17:50, 17 January 2022 (UTC)
 * Keep both. The characteristic elements of a manila envelope – its large size, reusability, and use primarily in office settings – cannot be readily discerned from the component terms in isolation. I'm less certain on manila paper, but the fact that it is a specific colour and texture, and made from a specific plant, seem indicative of non-SOPness. Plus we have comparative terms like and . WordyAndNerdy (talk) 06:35, 1 February 2022 (UTC)
 * RFD-kept – Jberkel 10:36, 13 February 2022 (UTC)