All U.S. Postalytics mail is sent USPS Domestic First Class or Standard Class, with Intelligent Mail Barcode (IMB) tracking. 

All Canadian Postalytics mail is sent through Canada Post Personalized Mail™.

All sizes listed below are final trim size.

U.S. Postcard Paper and Print Specs (Full Bleed):

  • 4×6 Color Postcard: 120# Gloss & UV Coated
  • 6×9 Color Postcard: 120# Gloss & UV Coated
  • 6×11 Color Postcard: 120# Gloss & UV Coated

U.S. Letter Paper and Print Specs:

  • 8.5×11 Color Letter – up to 6 sheets 1 or 2 sided (for up to 12 printed pages)
  • 70# uncoated text paper
  • The standard envelope type is a #10 double window envelope

You can also order single window customized envelopesand when your order is fulfilled, you'll be able to choose between your custom envelope or the standard envelope for your letter campaign.

U.S. Bi-Fold Self Mailer Paper and Print Specs (Full Bleed):

  • 6x18 Color Self Mailer, 80# Cover, 1 Side UV Gloss, Adhesive: Stain resistant, low tack, clear fugitive glue
  • 12x9 Color Self Mailer, 80# Cover, 1 Side UV Gloss, Adhesive: Stain resistant, low tack, clear fugitive glue

Canada Postcard Paper and Print Specs (Full Bleed):

  • 4×6 Color Postcard (101.6mm x 152.4mm): 12pt Gloss FSC Cardstock (30% recycled content)
  • 6×9 Color Postcard (152.4mm x 228.6mm): 12pt Gloss FSC Cardstock (30% recycled content)
  • 6×11 Color Postcard (152.4mm x 279.4mm): 12pt Gloss FSC Cardstock (30% recycled content)

Canada Letter Paper and Print Specs:

  • 60# FSC paper (30% recycled content)
  • #10 2-window outer envelope (4 1/8 x 9 1/2 Artlined Security Tint)
  • Extra Pages – print up to 6 extra pages. Choice of 1 side or 2 sided (for up to 12 total pages)
  • Currently, there is no custom envelope option in Canada

Check out our guide to direct mail postcard and letter creative