Die Cut Laminated Postcards

These postcards do two jobs at once. The die-cut outline does the marketing, since an arch, a badge, or a shape that traces your logo reads as intentional the moment it lands in a hand. The laminate does the protecting, guarding against fingerprints, moisture, and scuffing so the piece still looks sharp weeks later. Want to see how they sit next to the rest of the range? Browse every style on postcards printing, or stay here and build yours from the choices below.

The price rewards a bigger run. A set of 100 starts at $273.50, and the per-postcard cost keeps sliding as the count climbs to 5,000, so a full campaign run costs far less per piece than a quick test batch. Tap any tier below to see the live total and exactly how much each step up saves before you commit.

What Are Die-Cut Laminated Postcards?

Die-cut laminated postcards are full-color postcards cut to a custom outline, either a basic or a complex shape, then coated on both sides with a protective laminate film. At 4OVER4.COM they print on a 16 Point Silk Laminated or a 16 Point Gloss Laminated stock, in 3 sizes from 4" x 6" up to 6" x 9", with the shape, stock, ink, and turnaround all set in the live configurator.

Start with a heavy 16pt postcard, print it full color, seal it under a silk or gloss laminate, then cut it to a shape instead of a rectangle. That is the whole idea. The laminate is a thin bonded film that shrugs off fingerprints, water, and scuffing, so the postcard survives handling without creasing at the corners. The die-cut turns the outline itself into part of the design. You set the shape, the stock, the ink coverage, and the size, and the price updates live as you build. If you want the same custom shape without the protective coat, the plain Die-Cut Postcards skip the laminate.

What Shapes Can You Die-Cut?

4OVER4.COM die-cuts these laminated postcards to either a Basic Shape or a Complex Shape. A basic shape covers simple outlines like rounded corners, circles, ovals, and arches, while a complex shape follows an intricate custom outline, including one that traces a logo. You pick the die-cut level in the configurator, and a more complex cut adjusts the price.

The die-cut is what separates this postcard from every rectangle in the stack. A Basic Shape handles clean outlines: rounded corners, a circle, an oval, a tab, or a gentle arch across the top. A Complex Shape follows a detailed custom outline, so the postcard can take the silhouette of your product, a mascot, or your logo mark. The laminate earns its place here, because sealing the stock before the cut keeps the exposed edges from fraying or peeling, which is the weak point on an unlaminated die-cut. You upload your artwork with the cut line marked, and the proofing options let you confirm the shape before it runs.

What Sizes and Ink Options Can You Set?

These postcards come in 3 sizes at 4OVER4.COM: a 4" x 6" default, a 5" x 7", and a 6" x 9". Ink prints 4/0 for full color on the front with a blank back, 4/1 for full color front with a black back, or 4/4 for full color on both sides. Accepted file types are PDF, JPG, and PNG.

Size sets the footprint before the shape gets cut. The 4" x 6" is the default, a familiar mailer size that still stands out once it is die-cut. Step up to 5" x 7" for more room, or 6" x 9" when you want the postcard to own a mailbox or a display. For ink you choose how many sides print: 4/0 puts full color on the front and leaves the back blank, 4/1 adds black text or an address block on the back, and 4/4 runs full color on both sides. Upload a print-ready PDF, JPG, or PNG, and before anything goes to press you pick a proof: send it Straight to Production, request a Free Online Proof, or order a Hardcopy Proof to check the cut and the laminate in person.

Here are a couple of easy ways to make a die-cut laminated postcard pull its weight.

Pick the laminate that fits the look

Both stocks start from the same heavy 16pt base, so the choice is about the surface you want in the hand. The 16 Point Silk Laminated reads smooth and quiet, with a soft low-sheen face that resists glare and takes a pen if you need to write on it. The 16 Point Gloss Laminated goes the other way, a bright reflective coat that deepens dark colors and makes a photo or a logo snap under light. If you want the laminate without the die-cut shape, the Gloss Laminated Postcards and the Silk Postcards run as standard rectangles.

Design it without a designer

You do not need a design background to make one of these look sharp. Start from a professionally built layout in our postcard design templates, then change the colors, copy, and logo in the online editor in minutes. Set your shape and size first so the artwork lands inside the cut.

Already have your artwork? Skip the editor and download a press-ready blank instead. The blank die-cut laminated postcard template is built at the real trim size with the bleed, the safe margin, and the die-cut line already drawn in, so your design never crowds the cut. Grab the size that matches your order, drop your art in, and upload.

How Much Do Die-Cut Laminated Postcards Cost?

Die-cut laminated postcards start at $273.50 for 100, about $2.74 each, and the per-postcard price keeps dropping as the quantity climbs toward 5,000. A run of 500 is $383.34, 2,000 is $712.85, roughly 36 cents each, and a full 5,000 is $1,382.86, close to 28 cents per postcard. So how many do you actually need? Drag the slider below to set your count and watch both the total and the true per-postcard cost update live, and find the point where one more step up barely moves the budget.

How Do They Compare to Other Postcards?

Die-cut laminated postcards are the premium pick when you want a shape and a protective finish in one piece, but they are not your only move. If you are weighing a plain die-cut, a laminate without the cut, or a lighter stock, it helps to see the trade-off in plain numbers. The chart below lines these up against their closest siblings so you can compare the starting price on each before you choose.

See a Finished Die-Cut Laminated Postcard

Words only go so far. Want to see how a shape, a stock, and a laminate come together on a real postcard? The gallery below collects work printed in-house across different shapes, sizes, and finishes, so you can borrow ideas and see how a choice actually reads at 4 by 6 or 6 by 9 inches. Tap any print to see it larger.

How Fast Can You Get Die-Cut Laminated Postcards?

Standard production runs 7 business days, which builds in time for the laminate to bond and the die-cut tooling to run. When a date is closer you can move that to a 4 business day or a 2 business day speed, each for a set percentage on top of the base price, so you only pay for speed when you actually need it. Compare every turnaround tier below and see exactly what the rush adds before you pick.

See the Rest of Our Postcards

Die-cut laminated postcards are one stop in a much larger lineup, and you can scan the full print product range any time. If a plain die-cut, a laminate without the shape, or a heavier specialty stock would serve you better, the rest of the family is one tap away. Each option shows its own starting price and links straight to its product page, so finding the right fit takes seconds.

Print Your Die-Cut Laminated Postcards Today

At 4OVER4.COM, quality comes first, and it is backed by a satisfaction guarantee and 25+ years of printing in New York since 1999. Whatever shape, stock, or size you pick, these postcards are built to get noticed and hold up. Found a lower price elsewhere? Our Price Match beats a real competitor quote by an extra 10% - the 110% price-match guarantee. Print your die-cut laminated postcards today.