Foil Postcards (Marketing Materials)

Custom Foil Postcards – Shine, Impress, and Stand Out

Add elegance and shine to your print marketing with Custom Foil Postcards from XtradePrint.com.  Designed to turn heads and leave a lasting impression, our foil postcards are available in 7 stunning foil colors, including gold, silver, copper, rose gold, red, blue, and black.

Printed on 16pt silk laminated cardstock, these postcards are hot foil stamped on one or both sides (same foil color must be used front and back). Whether you’re promoting a business, announcing an event, or sending a stylish wedding invitation, Foil Postcards deliver premium appeal and professional polish.

Perfect for:

• Business promotions & direct mail
• Wedding invitations, thank you cards, and photo cards
• Holiday marketing or event invites
• Product packaging inserts or coupon distribution
• Appointment reminders & client engagement

Features:

• 7 Foil Color Options (Gold, Silver, Copper, Rose Gold, Red, Blue, Black)
• Printed on 16pt silk laminated cardstock
• Available in multiple sizes: 4" x 6", 5" x 7", 5.5" x 8.5", and more
• Optional rounded corners and custom shapes ( Request a for Quote )
• Full-color printing with hot foil stamping on one or both sides

Whether you're a designer, reseller, or business owner, Foil Postcards are a powerful tool to capture attention and elevate your brand message.

Turnaround Time:

• Standard: 5 Business Days
• Rush: 3 Business Days

File Preparation:

• Resolution: 300 DPI
• Color Mode: CMYK
• Accepted Formats: TIF, TIFF, EPS, AI, PSD, BMP, GIF, JPG, PNG, PDF
• Max File Size: 75 MB

Foil Mask File Requirements:

• A separate mask file must be submitted along with the print file.
• Must be created in a vector-based program (e.g., Adobe Illustrator).
• Use 100% black (C0 M0 Y0 K100) to indicate foil areas; white = no foil.
• No shadows, gradients, glows, or grayscale.
• Avoid knockouts (foil may shift up to 1/16”).
• Font sizes: at least 10pt (12pt recommended for bold/thick fonts).
• Foil coverage: should not exceed 30% of artwork; up to 50% allowed only for patterns, thin strokes, or small shapes.
• Recommended max foil area: 1” x 1”.

Proofing Options:

• Instant Online Proof – Review immediately after upload (self-check required).
• Manually Processed PDF Proof – Delivered within 24 hours (Mon–Fri). Our team checks your files before sending proof.

Custom Quotes:

Need something beyond standard options? Request a custom quote online or email our Estimating Department at info@xtradeprint.com