Abstract: A shipping enclosure in the nature of an envelope includes a sealing flap of greater width than the envelope adapted to be folded over the mouth of the envelope, the flap including extensions arranged to be bonded to the face of the envelope opposite the face defining the primary seal. A tear strip is interposed between the hinge connection of the flap to the envelope and the bond line for facilitating opening of the envelope, and for encircling and, hence, reenforcing the enclosure mouth prior to opening.