Laminated Cards & Postcards
Coated paper13pt, 15pt & 32pt coated
Smooth coated postcards and cards, laminated as standard, so photos and color stay bright from the press to the mailbox.
Feel the difference first.Get a sample packHow it works
Choose it
Paper, size, finishes, quantity
Design it
Upload your file, or we design it
We check every file
Before anything prints
Printed in our own factory
Shanghai, 2–7 business days
Tracked to your door
DHL Express 2–5 days or Standard 7–12
Laminated Cards & Postcards, in short.
Smooth coated postcards and cards, laminated as standard, so photos and color stay bright from the press to the mailbox. From $31.33 for 200 cards (A6, 13pt).
- How it feels
- Smooth, bright, crisp
- Best for
- Postcards, photo cards, promotions, full-color invitations
- Good to know
- Hard to write on once laminated. Choose Uncoated Cards & Postcards for cards you write on.
Make it yours.
Your file, by the numbers.
- PDF, AI, EPS or SVG work best; we check any file you send.
- Full color on both sides is included.
- Draw square corners; we cut rounded ones.
- Bleed area
Make sure your background and any photos extend to fill the bleed, 3 mm (0.125 in) past the trim on every side, so there are no white edges after cutting.
- Trim
This is where we aim to cut. The trim size is the finished size.
- Safe area
Keep anything important, such as text and logos, inside the safe area, 3 mm (0.125 in) in from the trim; otherwise it may be cut off.TBC
- File with bleed
- 4.25 × 6.25 in3 mm (0.125 in) past the trim on every side
- Trim
- 4 × 6 inWhere we cut
- Safe area
- 3.75 × 5.75 inText and logos 3 mm (0.125 in) inside the trimTBC
- In pixels
- 1275 × 1875 pxThe file with bleed at 300 dpi
- File with bleed
- 5.25 × 7.25 in3 mm (0.125 in) past the trim on every side
- Trim
- 5 × 7 inWhere we cut
- Safe area
- 4.75 × 6.75 inText and logos 3 mm (0.125 in) inside the trimTBC
- In pixels
- 1575 × 2175 pxThe file with bleed at 300 dpi
- File with bleed
- 6.25 × 9.25 in3 mm (0.125 in) past the trim on every side
- Trim
- 6 × 9 inWhere we cut
- Safe area
- 5.75 × 8.75 inText and logos 3 mm (0.125 in) inside the trimTBC
- In pixels
- 1875 × 2775 pxThe file with bleed at 300 dpi
- File with bleed
- 111 × 154 mm3 mm (0.125 in) past the trim on every side
- Trim
- 105 × 148 mmWhere we cut
- Safe area
- 99 × 142 mmText and logos 3 mm (0.125 in) inside the trimTBC
- In pixels
- 1311 × 1819 pxThe file with bleed at 300 dpi
- File with bleed
- 154 × 216 mm3 mm (0.125 in) past the trim on every side
- Trim
- 148 × 210 mmWhere we cut
- Safe area
- 142 × 204 mmText and logos 3 mm (0.125 in) inside the trimTBC
- In pixels
- 1819 × 2551 pxThe file with bleed at 300 dpi
- File with bleed
- 5.75 × 5.75 in3 mm (0.125 in) past the trim on every side
- Trim
- 5.5 × 5.5 inWhere we cut
- Safe area
- 5.25 × 5.25 inText and logos 3 mm (0.125 in) inside the trimTBC
- In pixels
- 1725 × 1725 pxThe file with bleed at 300 dpi
- File with bleed
- 105 × 216 mm3 mm (0.125 in) past the trim on every side
- Trim
- 99 × 210 mmWhere we cut
- Safe area
- 93 × 204 mmText and logos 3 mm (0.125 in) inside the trimTBC
- In pixels
- 1240 × 2551 pxThe file with bleed at 300 dpi
Laminated Cards & Postcards, every number.
| 13ptshared sheet | 15ptdigital | 32ptdigital | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thickness | 0.32 mm · 300 gsm | 0.38 mm · 320 gsm | 0.8 mm · 640 gsm |
| Printed by | Shared press sheet | Digital | Digital |
| Minimum order | 200 cards | 50 cards | 50 cards |
| Price | $33.82 for 200 at 4 × 6 in · 16.9¢ each | $35.30 for 50 at 4 × 6 in · 70.6¢ each | $83.61 for 50 at 4 × 6 in · $1.67 eachTBC |
| Lamination | Gloss, Matte · included | Gloss, Matte, Sparkle, Soft-touch · included | Gloss, Matte, Sparkle, Soft-touch · included |
| More finishes | UV (flat) | Cold foilRaised UV | Cold foilRaised UV |
| Not available | Cold foil, Raised UV | UV (flat) | UV (flat) |
On every thickness
- Printing
- Full color on both sides, included
- Production
- 2–3 business days, 5–7 with finishes
- Finishes
- Hot foilDie-cut shape
- Hot foil colors
- Black GoldBlue GoldBright GoldBright SilverGreen GoldMatte GoldMatte SilverRed GoldRose GoldAged GoldMuted Purple GoldLaser Silver12 colors, one or both sides eachTBC
- Corners
- Square or Rounded
- Sizes
- 4 × 6 in, 5 × 7 in, 6 × 9 in, A6 105 × 148 mm, A5 148 × 210 mm, Square 5.5 × 5.5 in, DL 99 × 210 mm
Prices are for each thickness’s minimum order, before shipping and tax.
Other cards and postcards.
The finer details.
Good decisions start with clear information.
Which size should I choose?
4 × 6 in is the classic US postcard; 5 × 7 in suits invitations and announcements; 6 × 9 in stands out in the mail. A6 and A5 are the international sizes, the 5.5 in square suits invitations, and DL (99 × 210 mm) is slim, for menus and vouchers. Need another size? We print anything from 18 × 18 mm to 430 × 301 mm: ask us for a quote.
Why does the price change with the size?
Cards and postcards are priced by area: the factory prices each card by its size and the quantity. Every size has its own price, shown on its tile, and finishes are priced by size too.
Why do some prices say TBC?
A few prices are still being confirmed. We confirm the exact price when we check your order, before anything is printed.
How long will my cards take?
Production takes 2–7 business days, depending on the thickness and finishes, and starts once we’ve checked your file. Then Express shipping takes 2–5 business days and Standard takes 7–12. You choose shipping at checkout.
How do I add my design?
After you choose your card, upload your own file. Our online designer and templates are for business cards for now. Prefer help? Our designers can design it with you.
Which files can I upload?
PDF, AI, EPS, SVG, at the size you chose, at 300 dpi with 3 mm (0.125 in) of bleed on every edge. Any other file is fine too: our designers take it from there.
Will you check my design before printing?
Yes. We check every file before it’s printed. If something needs fixing, we contact you before we print; if not, your cards go straight into production. There’s no proof for you to approve.
Why is 13pt only sold in 200s?
13pt cards are printed on shared press sheets with other orders. That keeps the price low, but color can vary slightly from one batch to the next. 15pt and thicker are printed digitally, so color is more consistent.
Can I print on both sides?
Yes. Full color on both sides is included in the price, so the back can carry an address panel, a message or a second design.
Will a reorder match my last batch?
13pt cards are printed on shared press sheets with other orders. That keeps the price low, but color can shift slightly between batches. For an exact match on reorders, choose 15pt or 32pt digital. We check every batch before shipping.
Does lamination cost extra?
No. Every laminated card is laminated, and every type of lamination costs the same.
Can I write on these cards?
Not easily: lamination makes the surface smooth. For postcards you write on, or invitations people reply to, choose Uncoated Cards & Postcards.
Do you fold cards or supply envelopes?
Not yet. These are flat cards; we’re asking the factory about scored, folded cards and envelopes.
Can I order different papers or sizes together?
Add them as separate items; each design in one item shares the same options.
