Manila Envelopes

@celticeagle (189304)

Boise, Idaho

May 22, 2026 6:05pm CST

This makes sense but I had no idea. We all use them at some point to mail important papers back and forth. I have wondered off and on where they got their name. They are named after the capital of the Philipines, Manila. And they were originally made from Manila hemp.

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@wolfgirl569 (134856)

• Marion, Ohio

23 May

That makes sense

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@celticeagle (189304)

• Boise, Idaho

12h

Doesn't it?

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@LindaOHio (221514)

• United States

23 May

I didn't know that. Thanks for sharing.

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@celticeagle (189304)

• Boise, Idaho

12h

Certainly.

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luisadannointed

@luisadannointed (11640)

• Philippines

23 May

They are made Manila Hemp in tagalog they are made of Abaca.

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@celticeagle (189304)

• Boise, Idaho

23 May

Interesting.

@JudyEv (380507)

• Rockingham, Australia

23 May

That's the sort of trivia I like to learn. Thanks for that.

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@celticeagle (189304)

• Boise, Idaho

23 May

Same here. Being in the know is so important.

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