Product Description

Create high quality postcards for your church quickly and easily with our online price offer and ordering tool. They make it easy to create a marketing campaign that reaches your community without wasting time and money. Use postcards to share upcoming events or activities, or use them as flyers for Church members to invite friends and family, or send a letter to new porters to let them know your location and time of service. We can also send your postcards to make it easier for your employees to conduct information campaigns. In a hurry? Church cards can be received the same day and the next day if they are sent to us before 1:00pm.

Product Specification

4 stock options for paper, including glossy or uncoated matte
Standard postcard sizes to meet EDDM requirements
Individual custom trims also for mailing
Possibility to add high gloss UV coating
Quantity of 25 to 250,000 pieces
Same day printing

Sample Packs

Unsure about what printing materials to choose? Order one of our sample packs to see our wide range of cardstocks and finishes.

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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 Church 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
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	Same Day

Compliance & Technical Standards for Church 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.

Church Postcards FAQs

What sizes can I order, and which ones qualify for USPS postcard or EDDM mailing?

Available sizes include 3.5" x 8.5", 4" x 6", 4.25" x 5.5", 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". Larger sizes mail at letter/flat rates; 6" x 11" qualifies as an EDDM flat. All offered cardstocks meet USPS minimum thickness.

Which paper and coating should I use if these will be mailed or written on?

Pick 14 pt Cardstock Uncoated Back (C1S) or fully uncoated 14 pt/17 pt for a writable address/message side. Avoid High Gloss UV on the mailing/address side; it can resist inkjet addressing and smudge. Matte is more pen-friendly than gloss.

What coating options are available and how do they change the look and durability?

Front-only or both-sides: Gloss, Matte, or High Gloss UV. Gloss adds shine and pop; Matte reduces glare for a softer look; High Gloss UV is a thick, scuff-resistant varnish with maximum gloss. Use front-only coatings when you need a writable back.

Can you print full color on both sides, and will that delay production?

Yes, choose Full Color Both Sides or Full Color Front, Blank Back. Same Day turnaround is available when print-ready files are approved promptly; heavy ink areas on uncoated stocks will appear more muted than on coated.

How thick are the cardstocks in everyday terms?

Approximate caliper/GSM: 10 pt ≈ 0.010" (~230–250 gsm), 14 pt ≈ 0.014" (~300 gsm), 16 pt ≈ 0.016" (~350–400 gsm), 17 pt uncoated ≈ 0.017" (~400 gsm). Thicker stocks feel stiffer and more premium.

What file setup do you need for clean edges and accurate color?

Provide CMYK, 300 dpi PDFs with 0.125" bleed and 0.125" safe margins, fonts outlined, and transparencies flattened. Keep text/logos out of the trim area and avoid RGB or spot colors unless converted.

Are these postcards USPS automation compliant regarding thickness and finish?

All listed stocks exceed the 0.007" USPS minimum for postcards/flats. For machine readability, leave the addressing area uncoated (uncoated back or matte) and avoid High Gloss UV where barcodes/indicia print.