Custom Postcards are full-color printed cards for direct mail, promotions, and in-pack inserts, printed on sturdy paperboard with your message on both sides.
A postcard lands in a hand without an envelope to open, so your offer gets seen in seconds. Print a discount code on the back, drop a thank-you card into every shipped order, or mail a save-the-date that doubles as a keepsake on the fridge.
Materials & Specifications
- Material: SBS white or kraft paperboard, 300-400gsm
- Printing: full-color CMYK, front and back
- Finishing options: matte or gloss lamination, soft-touch lamination, spot UV, foil stamping
- FSC option: FSC-certified paper available on request
Best Used For
- Direct-mail campaigns and announcements
- Thank-you and order-insert cards for e-commerce
- Event invitations and save-the-dates
- Loyalty offers and reorder reminders
Printing & Finishing
Upgrade your Custom Postcards with soft-touch lamination for a velvet feel, spot UV to make a logo catch the light, or foil stamping for a metallic accent on the headline.
Why Order from Teal
Teal is a US-based custom packaging supplier with free design help included. Order from 50 units, get free US shipping, and pick rush service (from about 4 to 7 business days after proof approval on qualified ready-to-print jobs) over standard production from about 7 business days after proof approval. Everything prints in full-color CMYK with an FSC-certified paper option. Try a sample kit ($50, credited to your first order).
FAQ
What's the minimum order quantity? The standard minimum is 50 units; 100 or more applies only to specialty rigid products.
How long is production? Standard production runs from about 7 business days, with a rush service available (from about 4 to 7 business days after proof approval on qualified ready-to-print jobs).
Can I get a sample? Yes. The sample kit is $50, credited to your first order.
Are they recyclable? Yes. Paperboard is recyclable, and FSC-certified stock is available.
Request a free quote and we'll get back to you within 4 business hours.
Postcard Print Runs at Every Quantity
Postcards usually run on 14pt or 16pt cardstock, coated for color pop on the picture side and left uncoated on the back so pens still write. Standard mailer sizes keep postage simple, and oversized formats stand out at a higher stamp rate.
| Cards | Guidance for postcard batches |
|---|---|
| 50 | A boutique drop; digital output keeps tiny mailings affordable. |
| 500 | The sweet spot for a local campaign covering one neighborhood. |
| 1,000 | Two designs can split the run without doubling the setup cost. |
| 5,000 | Offset presses take over and photo areas print noticeably richer. |
| 10,000+ | Direct mail scale, priced from about $0.44 per unit at volume. |
Timelines are planning estimates, not commitments: in-house eligible card jobs land near 7 business days, while specialty imported stock can push toward 12 weeks. Shipping to any US address is free on every postcard order. Include final card size, front and back artwork, and total count with your quote request.
How to Order Custom Postcards
Ordering custom postcards is simple:
- Submit a quote request with your dimensions, quantity, and design references
- Receive quote guidance within one business day
- Send your artwork or work with our design team (free dieline + 2 revision rounds)
- Approve the digital proof and production begins
- Standard production runs from about 7 business days after proof approval; complex or high-volume orders take longer
