Kraft Postcards

What are kraft postcards?

A kraft postcard is a postcard printed on natural brown kraft paper rather than white card stock. At 4OVER4 kraft postcards print on a single 18pt Kraft Uncoated Cover made from 100% post-consumer recycled paper, in 16 sizes from 2 by 4 inch up to 6 by 11 inch, with full-color ink and an optional white base so the artwork shows on the brown surface.

Most postcards start on a bright white sheet. A kraft postcard starts brown, on an uncoated recycled paper with the warm, fibrous look of a grocery bag or a shipping tag. That natural surface does half the design work for you, since it reads as honest, handmade and eco-conscious before a single word is printed. The stock is 18pt Kraft Uncoated Cover, made entirely from post-consumer recycled paper, so the card feels substantial and tells your customer you chose the greener option. You set the size and the ink coverage in the live configurator, and the price updates as you go. For a heavier version of the same recycled look, the Ultra Thick Kraft Postcards run the kraft stock thicker.

What sizes do kraft postcards come in?

4OVER4 kraft postcards come in 16 set sizes, from a 2 by 4 inch card up to a 6 by 11 inch panel, and you can also set a custom size up to 6 by 11 inch. The default is 2 by 4 inch, with narrow formats like 2 by 6 and 2 by 8 inch and a 3.5 by 3.5 inch square also available.

Sixteen sizes cover a lot of ground. The default 2 by 4 inch is a compact card that works as a hang tag, a mini mailer or a thank-you insert. Narrow formats like 2 by 6 and 2 by 8 inch suit bookmarks and slim mailers, while the 3.5 by 3.5 inch square reads like a coaster or a keepsake. When you want the kraft to dominate a mailbox or a table, step up toward the 6 by 11 inch panel. Need something in between? Set a custom size up to 6 by 11 inch and the price follows the dimensions you pick. All 16 sizes and every ink coverage are grouped below exactly the way the live configurator presents them, so you know what you can change before you change it.

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

How much do kraft postcards cost?

Kraft postcards start at $28.49 for 100 at 4OVER4. The price scales across 4 quantity tiers up to 1,000, so a larger run lowers the per-card cost. The ink coverage and turnaround you pick adjust the total, and the configurator shows the exact number before you order.

The entry price is $28.49 for 100 kraft postcards, which works out to about 28 cents a card. Scale up and the per-card cost drops fast: 250 run $40.99, 500 run $77.13, and 1,000 land at $152.76, or roughly 15 cents each. That is four quantity tiers in all, so a full mailing costs far less per card than a small test batch. So how many do you actually need? Drag the slider below to set your count and watch both the set total and the true per-card cost update live, and find the point where one more step up barely moves the budget.

What paper are kraft postcards printed on?

4OVER4 prints kraft postcards on one stock: an 18pt Kraft Uncoated Cover made from 100% post-consumer recycled paper. It is a natural brown, uncoated sheet with a warm, textured surface, and it is the only stock offered for this product, so every kraft postcard ships on the same recycled paper.

There is a single stock here, and it is the whole point. The 18pt Kraft Uncoated Cover is made entirely from post-consumer recycled paper, the kind that would otherwise head to a landfill, so the card is genuinely eco-friendly rather than just eco-styled. At 18pt it has real weight in the hand, and the uncoated finish keeps that raw, fibrous kraft texture you can feel with a fingertip. The natural brown tone gives every design a rustic, organic feel, which is why it is a favorite for artisan brands, coffee roasters, wedding stationers and anyone who wants packaging that looks as considered as the product inside. Because the paper is uncoated, it also takes a pen well, so a handwritten note or a stamp lands cleanly.

Can you print full color on kraft postcards?

4OVER4 offers four ink setups for kraft postcards. You can print 4/0 for full color on the front with a blank back, 4/4 for full color on both sides, or 5/0 for CMYK plus a white base on the front so colors stay bright on the brown stock. The white-ink options matter because kraft is a natural brown sheet rather than white.

Printing on brown paper changes the color math. Standard CMYK ink, the 4/0 front-only or 4/4 both-sides setups, lets the kraft tone show through, so colors read warm and muted for that earthy, natural look many brands want. When you need artwork to pop instead, the 5/0 setup lays a white base under the CMYK on the front, so photos, logos and bright brand colors stay vivid instead of sinking into the brown. That is four ink setups in all, and you choose exactly how much of the card prints and whether the back stays blank kraft or carries its own design. For a softer premium hand or a bolder colored stock, the Black Postcards print the same way with white and CMYK ink on a black-to-the-core sheet.

How do kraft postcards compare to other postcards?

Kraft postcards are the pick when you want the paper itself to carry a natural, recycled story, but they are not your only move. If you are weighing a thicker kraft, an everyday white postcard or a bolder colored stock, it helps to see the trade-off in plain numbers. The chart below lines up kraft postcards against their closest siblings so you can compare the starting price on each before you choose.

See finished kraft postcards

Words only go so far. Want to see how the brown stock, white ink and full color come together on a real card? The gallery below collects work our own customers printed in house, across different sizes and ink setups, so you can borrow ideas and see how a design actually reads on a kraft sheet. Tap any print to see it larger.

How fast can you get kraft postcards printed?

4OVER4 prints kraft postcards on a standard 5 business day turnaround, with a 2 business day rush option. For proofing you can go straight to production or request a free online proof. You pick both the speed and the proof in the live configurator.

The standard turnaround is 5 business days, and it keeps the price lowest. When a date is closing in, a 2 business day rush buys back time so your kraft postcards land when you need them. On proofing, most orders run straight to production to save time, but a free online proof lets you sign off on the layout before it prints, which is worth doing on kraft since color behaves differently on a brown sheet. 99.8% of 4OVER4 orders arrive on time and 82% ship early, so the date you pick is one you can plan around.

See the rest of our postcards

Kraft postcards are one stop in a much larger lineup, and you can scan the full postcards printing range any time. If a thicker kraft, an everyday white card or a bolder colored 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 kraft postcards today

At 4OVER4.COM, quality comes first, and it's backed by a satisfaction guarantee and 25+ years of printing since 1999. Whatever size or ink coverage you pick, these kraft postcards are built to feel substantial in a hand and carry a natural, recycled story that customers notice. Print in full color with a white base for punch, and when a deadline is close, a 2 business day rush keeps you covered. Print your kraft postcards today.