Postcards can be printed 1 or 2-sided and are often mailed. They come in a wide variety of sizes and on a broad range of heavier substrates. Different coating choices and optional rounded corners add to your unique design.
If you prefer rounded corners, please submit a custom estimate.
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
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
Recommendations
The most common order options are 6" x 4" and 8.5" x 5.5" on 14 Pt. Gloss Cover stock. Almost always, Postcards are printed in full color on both sides (4/4) or full color on the front and black on back (4/1) and coated UV 1 Side.
For lower quantities and additional stock choices, please check out our 4-Color Digital Postcards.
Turnaround 2-4 Business Days
Marketing Tips
Postcards are one of the most popular marketing tools. Whether mailed or left on display, the broad range of size choices caters to many marketing messages. From 4.25" x 5.5" to 8.5" x 11", Postcards are available in various sizes to fit your budget, convey your message, and command attention. When mailed, they help your message reach a target audience. Postcards are also one of the most popular marketing items displayed in a retail environment and make great marketing takeaways with product or upcoming event information.
Postcards can also be a great product for people to buy as souvenirs or to mail.
A wide variety of coating and square or rounded corner options add to your unique design and help your postcard grab attention.