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What paper types do you offer for postcards?
Postcards are available on a wide range of stocks, grouped into families so you can match the feel of your piece to its purpose. Popular everyday choices include 14pt gloss cover and 14pt uncoated cover, with premium and specialty finishes available on top.
| Stock family | Feel and best use |
|---|---|
| Coated (gloss) | Bright, vivid color, great for photos and promotions, durable for mailing |
| Uncoated | Natural matte surface you can write on, in heavier weights such as 16pt and 18pt, plus colored options like cream |
| Premium silk | Smooth, durable, low-sheen finish |
| Linen | Subtle woven texture for an upscale look |
| Metallic pearlescent | Soft shimmer that catches the light |
| Specialty | StarLustre collection, and 32pt Layer Cake with a colored edge between the layers |
You can also add a high gloss UV coating for extra shine and protection, choose matte finishes, and add extras like scoring or rounded corners where the product supports them. The full list of paper choices for your size and quantity appears in the instant price calculator on the postcard product page as you build your order, and available stocks vary by postcard type and size. To compare the papers in person first, order a free sample pack. If you need a stock that is not in the standard list, such as a 115 lb matte, email the estimations department with your size, quantity, stock preference, and deadline for a custom quote. Options and turnaround can vary by product and may change, so confirm the latest details on the product page or with 4OVER4 support.
Kraft stock is offered on Kraft Postcards and Ultra Thick Kraft Postcards. If a stock you ordered before no longer shows in the calculator, contact support with the past order number.
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