Product Description

Christmas Postcards are the perfect medium for promoting your holiday event, New Year’s party or any December upcoming event! We rush print all our Chritsmas postcards same day, with pickup in Manhattan or our Brooklyn office. Our postcards are ideal for Christmas event promotion, special menus, mailing, sale flyers, invitations or whatever your needs this coming Christmas. We offer a wide range of postcard sizes from tall to skinny with the ideal EDDM mailing sizes available.

Product Specification

Various sizes available to suit your needs
Low quantities starting from 25 pieces!
Various paper options
Available Horizontal or vertical printing
Fast Turnarounds

Sample Packs

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Design Templates

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We’re committed to preserving our environment and proud to be FSC-certified using responsibly forested paper products.

Our eco-friendly printing techniques include using only soy inks made from natural soybeans.

To get you what you need faster, we offer fast nationwide shipping on all our products using trusted UPS couriers.

We strive to achieve high quality digital and offset printing at affordable pricing that wont break the bank.

With over 20 years experience in print, 1800 Printing is your expert local printing shop!

We’ve been here in Brooklyn for over 20 years looking after all your printing needs. Large format printing, everyday marketing, restaurant, church & business printing, 1800 Printing is your local printing shop of choice. Talk to one of our expert team today about your next printing project.

Technical and Customization Options for Christmas Postcards
Specification	Available Options
Size	3.5" x 8.5", 4.25" x 5.5", 4" x 6", 4.25" x 6", 4" x 9", 5" x 7", 5.5" x 8.5", 6" x 8", 6" x 9", 6" x 11"
Quantity	25, 50, 75, 100, 150, 200, 250, 500, 1000, 2000, 2500, 3000, 4000, 5000, 6000, 7000, 8000, 9000, 10000, 12500, 15000, 17500, 20000, 25000, 30000, 35000, 40000, 45000, 50000, 60000, 70000, 80000, 90000, 100000, 200000, 250000, 500000
Paper Type	10 pt Cardstock, 14 pt Cardstock Uncoated, 14 pt Cardstock Uncoated Back, 14 pt Cardstock, 16 pt Cardstock, 17 pt Cardstock Uncoated
Coating	Gloss Front, Matte Front, High Gloss UV Front
Printed Side	Full Color Front, Blank Back, Full Color Both Sides
Turnaround	5 Business Days, 3 Business Days, 2 Business Days, 1 Business Days, Same Day

Compliance & Technical Standards for Christmas Postcards

Material & Process Compliance

Substrate: Printed on heavy cardstock ranging from 14 pt (310 gsm) to 16 pt (350 gsm) meeting ISO 536 and ISO 5629 stiffness standards for postal durability.
Printing Method: Full-color CMYK offset or digital process, calibrated to ISO 12647-2 color reproduction. All inks are REACH-compliant and contain no VOCs above EU Directive 1999/13/EC limits.
Coating & Finish: Options include uncoated, gloss, matte, or UV high-gloss. UV coatings tested to ASTM D3363 for surface hardness and ASTM D4060 for abrasion resistance.
Compliance: Paper mills and print facilities certified under FSC Chain of Custody and ISO 14001 environmental management standards.
Mailing Durability: Stocks and coatings meet USPS Publication 25 physical mail handling requirements and ASTM D685 conditioning standards.

Dimensional & Build Standards

Attribute	Nominal	Tolerance	Notes
Common Sizes	4″×6″, 5″×7″, 6″×9″, 6″×11″	±1 mm	Meets USPS First-Class mail standards
Paper Weight	310–350 gsm	±5 %	Single-ply, double-sided printable cardstock
Corner Radius	3 mm or 6 mm	±0.25 mm	Optional round corners for direct-mail optimization
Print Resolution	300 dpi	±5 %	Continuous-tone offset or high-definition digital

Environmental & Safety Disclosures

Material Origin: All paper stocks are ECF (Elemental Chlorine Free) and sourced from FSC-certified forests.
Ink Safety: Vegetable-based inks with ≤5 % VOC content, compliant with ASTM D3960 volatile emission standards.
Recyclability: 100 % curbside recyclable. UV-coated and laminated finishes recyclable where facilities exist.
Storage Conditions: Maintain 20–25 °C, 45–55 % RH to prevent curl and delamination in transit.

Quality Assurance & Color Management

Color Calibration: Presses maintained under GRACoL G7 and ISO 12647-2 control; proofs matched within ΔE2000 < 2.5.
Trim Accuracy: Guillotine and die-cut tolerances held within ±0.5 mm to maintain mail specification compliance.
Surface Inspection: 100 % visual QC for registration, streaks, and coating uniformity before packing.
Batch Traceability: Each run logged with substrate source, press ID, and ink batch for audit tracking.

File Preparation Alignment

Bleed: 3 mm (0.125″) beyond trim; safe zone 3 mm inside edge.
Resolution: 300 dpi minimum at 100 % scale.
Color Mode: CMYK; embed ICC profile and flatten transparencies.
Address Area: For mailers, reserve a 1.5″×1″ blank area (lower right back) per USPS barcode clear zone.
Fonts: Convert text to outlines; minimum font size 6 pt for legibility.

Legal & Marking

Postcards are printed solely under client ownership of supplied artwork. No branding, production marks, or registration guides appear on the finished product. All specifications conform to current USPS automation-compatible standards for postcard mailings.

Christmas Postcards FAQs

What sizes do you offer, and which qualify for USPS postcard-rate postage?

Sizes include 3.5" x 8.5", 4.25" x 5.5", 4" x 6", 4.25" x 6", 4" x 9", 5" x 7", 5.5" x 8.5", 6" x 8", 6" x 9", and 6" x 11". For USPS postcard-rate, choose 4" x 6" or 4.25" x 6" and a thickness between 7–16 pt (10, 14, or 16 pt). Larger sizes or 17 pt will mail at letter/flat rates.

Which cardstock should I choose for Christmas postcards?

10 pt is light and economical; 14 pt (coated) is standard and sturdy; 16 pt is extra-rigid and premium; 14 pt Uncoated and 17 pt Uncoated feel natural and are best for writing; “14 pt Uncoated Back” gives a coated front for photos with a pen-friendly back.

What’s the difference between Gloss, Matte, and High Gloss UV, and can I write on them?

Gloss boosts color and adds shine; Matte is low glare and elegant; High Gloss UV is ultra-shiny and highly scuff-resistant. Writing is easiest on uncoated areas. Choose “Uncoated Back,” “Matte Both Sides” (some pens), or fully uncoated stocks if you need to handwrite or inkjet address.

Can you print front only or both sides, and keep the back blank for addresses?

Yes. Choose “Full Color Front, Blank Back” for a clean, writable back, or “Full Color Both Sides” for designs on both sides. For mailing, pair front coatings with “14 pt Cardstock Uncoated Back” to ensure the address side accepts pen or inkjet.

What are your production speeds for holiday deadlines?

Turnarounds are Same Day, 1, 2, 3, or 5 business days. Short runs typically print digitally; high volumes shift to offset for consistency and lower unit cost. Production time excludes shipping; approve files early for on-time delivery.

What file specs should I use for the best print quality?

Provide CMYK, 300 dpi artwork at size with 0.125" bleed on all sides and safe margins of 0.125" inside trim. Keep text/vector over 100% K off rich black (use C60 M40 Y40 K100 for large solids), and convert spot/RGB to CMYK before upload.

Are these mail-ready, and what should I leave clear for USPS addressing?

They’re print-ready; addressing/indicia are up to you. Reserve a 4.25" x 2" clear area (bottom right of the address side) for the address/barcode, avoid dark backgrounds there, and skip UV on the address zone if you’ll inkjet. Use 7–16 pt for postcard-rate thickness.