Greeting Cards are large, folded notecards with an area for a personalized message on the interior. They are a popular way to celebrate holidays and special events. Usually, they are colorful and have images on the outside.
Please note that we ship greeting cards flat (not folded).
UV 1 Side Coating
UV is short for Ultra Violet Light-Cured Coating. This is a high-gloss coating applied over the front of the printed piece. It is not recommended for printed material you need to write on after being produced.
UV 2 Sides Coating
UV is short for Ultra Violet Light-Cured Coating. This is a high-gloss coating applied over the entire front and back of the printed piece. It is not recommended for products you need to write on after being printed.
AQ 2 Sides Coating
AQ is short for Aqueous Coating. This is a semi-gloss, environmentally friendly, water-based coating applied over the entire front and back of the printed piece. It provides additional gloss and protection, and it can be written on with a ballpoint pen.
Satin AQ Coating
AQ is short for Aqueous Coating. This is a matte finish, environmentally friendly, water-based coating applied over the entire printed piece. It reduces the gloss of the printing and it can be written on with a ballpoint pen.
4/0 (Full Color Front Side Only)
14 Pt. Gloss Cover stock : UV1 or AQ2
16 Pt. Gloss Cover stock : UV1 or Matte
18 Pt. Gloss Cover stock : UV1
100# Gloss Cover : AQ2
4/1 (Full Color Front / B&W Back)
14 Pt. Gloss Cover stock : UV1, UV2 or AQ2
16 Pt. Gloss Cover stock : UV1, UV2 or Matte
18 Pt. Gloss Cover stock : UV1
100# Gloss Cover : AQ2
4/4 (Full Color Both Sides)
14 Pt. Gloss Cover stock : UV1, UV2 or AQ2
16 Pt. Gloss Cover stock : UV1, UV2 or Matte
18 Pt. Gloss Cover stock : UV1
100# Gloss Cover : AQ2
Recommendations
The most common order options are 10" x 7" before folding on 14 Pt. Gloss Cover stock. Almost always, Greeting Cards are printed in full color on both sides (4/4) and are often coated UV 1 Side. Once folded, these options create a 5" x 7" card with a high gloss finish on the outside front and back.
If you plan on writing on the interior of your card, do not select UV 2 Sides.
For lower quantities and additional stock choices, please check out our 4-Color Digital Greeting Cards.
Turnaround 5-7 Business Days
Marketing Tips
Greeting Cards are an ideal way to impress business partners, send a special message to customers, and build excitement about an upcoming event or promotion. They create a personal touch that connects with clients in a way other than traditional advertising.