Give your postcards a soft, luxurious feel with velvet postcard printing in Los Angeles. Velvet postcards combine sturdy 16 pt. cardstock with a Velvet Soft Touch lamination that creates a smooth, tactile surface. They are a strong choice for premium promotions, direct mail, invitations, product marketing and business communications where the physical feel of the postcard matters.
- Available from 4.25" × 5.5" to 6.5" × 9", including the popular 4" × 6" format
- Finished with Velvet Soft Touch lamination for a smooth, soft-feel surface
- Printed on 16 pt. cardstock for a sturdy and substantial postcard feel
What are Velvet Postcards?
Velvet postcards are premium postcards finished with a Velvet Soft Touch lamination. This specialized surface gives the postcard a smooth, soft feel that creates a different tactile experience from conventional glossy or matte postcard finishes.
The format works well for promotional campaigns where both appearance and touch are important. Businesses can use velvet postcards for direct mail, invitations, product promotions, special offers, luxury marketing and other customer communications.
Why Choose Velvet Postcards?
- Soft-Touch Experience
- The Velvet Soft Touch lamination gives the postcard a smooth, velvety surface that customers can feel when handling the piece.
- Premium Appearance
- The soft-touch surface creates a refined presentation that works particularly well with high-end branding, photography and carefully designed promotional graphics.
- Sturdy Cardstock Construction
- The 16 pt. cardstock provides a firm, substantial foundation for the finished postcard.
- Memorable Direct Mail
- The tactile surface gives recipients something different from a conventional postcard, helping create a more distinctive physical marketing piece.
- Ideal for Premium Marketing
- Velvet postcards are well suited to luxury promotions, product launches, invitations, special announcements and campaigns where presentation is important.
Specifications
Sizes
- From 4.25" × 5.5" to 6.5" × 9"
- The available size range provides flexibility for both compact and larger postcard layouts, depending on the amount of content and imagery required.
- 4" × 6" — Popular Size
- A compact postcard format that works well for focused promotions, direct-mail campaigns, offers, announcements and customer outreach.
- Custom
- Choose a custom size when your design requires dimensions outside the available standard formats.
Lamination
- Velvet Soft Touch
- Creates a smooth, soft-feel surface across the postcard.
- Adds a tactile element that customers can notice when handling the printed piece.
- Gives the postcard a refined finish that works particularly well with premium branding and promotional designs.
- Helps distinguish the postcard from conventional glossy or uncoated printed materials.
Paper
- 16 pt. Cardstock
- Provides a thick, sturdy base for the velvet postcard.
- Gives the finished piece a substantial feel that is suitable for direct mail and repeated handling.
- Provides a firm surface beneath the Velvet Soft Touch lamination.
- Works well for designs featuring photography, branding, promotional graphics and detailed printed content.
Velvet Postcard FAQs
What are velvet postcards?
Velvet postcards are premium postcards made with 16 pt. cardstock and finished with Velvet Soft Touch lamination. The lamination creates a smooth, soft-feel surface.
What is Velvet Soft Touch lamination?
Velvet Soft Touch is a specialized lamination that gives the postcard a smooth, soft tactile surface. It creates a noticeably different feel compared with standard glossy or matte finishes.
What sizes are available for velvet postcards?
Velvet postcards are available from 4.25" × 5.5" to 6.5" × 9", with 4" × 6" listed as a popular size, as well as custom sizing.
What paper is used for velvet postcards?
Velvet postcards are printed on 16 pt. cardstock, which provides the sturdy base needed for the finished postcard.
What are velvet postcards used for?
They are suitable for direct-mail campaigns, premium promotions, invitations, product marketing, special announcements, luxury branding and other campaigns where a distinctive tactile finish can add value.
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