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title: Premium Paper | PostGrid
description: Available premium paper stocks and finishes for PostGrid postcards, including heavier stocks, UV coating, and satin options.
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Premium Paper allows you to select upgraded paper stocks and finishes for your postcards beyond the standard 100lb glossy paper. This gives you more control over the look and feel of the direct mail pieces to better match your brand requirements.

## How does Premium Paper work?

### Step 1: Feature Enablement

Before you can use premium paper, PostGrid’s Customer Success team must enable it for your organization. Contact support at <support@postgrid.com> to request access

### Step 2: View Available Options

Once enabled, you can see which premium paper combinations are available to your organization on the dashboard.

### Step 3: Select Premium Paper

When creating a postcard (campaign, or individual order), simply choose your desired premium paper from the dropdown menu.

### Step 4: Create Your Postcard

Everything else works the same as standard postcards - upload your design, add addresses, and send!

## Available Premium Paper Options

**Default: Standard 100lb cover (270gsm) Glossy Finiss**

PostGrid currently supports the following premium paper combinations for postcards:

| Premium Paper                                              | Paper Stock                               | Finish                     | UV Coating                                | Best for                                                           |
| :--------------------------------------------------------- | :---------------------------------------- | :------------------------- | :---------------------------------------- | :----------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Glossy with heavier stock (120lb)**                      | 120lb cover stock (350gsm in UK)          | Glossy Finish              | No UV Coating                             | Substantial feel with vibrant colors, high-end marketing materials |
| **UV glossy (single-sided)**                               | Standard 100lb cover stock (270gsm in UK) | Glossy Finsh               | UV coating on front (marketing) side only | Enhanced color vibrancy and protection on standard weight          |
| **UV glossy (single-sided) with 120lb stock**              | 120lb cover stock (350gsm in UK)          | Glossy Finish              | UV coating on front (marketing) side only | Maximum impact - heavy stock with enhanced front-side shine        |
| **Satin finish (double-sided) on standard postcard stock** | Standard 100lb cover stock (270gsm in UK) | Satin finish on both sides | No UV coating                             | Sophisticated, semi-gloss appearance with smooth texture           |

*For any other custom options, please reach out to your Account Executive/Customer Success Manager.*

## Key Benefits

✅ **Enhanced Brand Presentation** - Premium paper makes your mail stand out and feel more substantial

✅ **Better Durability** - Heavier stocks are more durable and less likely to bend during mailing

✅ **Professional Appearance** - Different finishes create different impressions (matte for sophisticated, gloss for vibrant)

✅ **Selective UV Coating** - Add shine to specific areas while maintaining USPS compliance

## Important Notes

## Availability

- Premium paper **must be enabled for your organization** by PostGrid’s Customer Success team. Contact support at <support@postgrid.com> to request access.
- Not available for Starter tier accounts
- Currently available for **postcards only** (US and UK)

## SLA Impact

- Paper stock changes (weight only): No additional delivery time
- Finishes with UV coating: +1 day added to standard delivery time

## Pricing

- Premium paper options may incur additional per-unit charges. Contact your **Account Executive/Customer Success Manager** for pricing details

## Country-Specific Naming:

- US: Paper weight measured in pounds (lb)
- UK: Paper weight measured in grams per square meter (gsm)
- The actual paper quality is equivalent; only the measurement unit differs

## FAQs

**Q. Will I get acces to all four premium options?** A: Your Customer Success representative will configure which of the four premium paper options are available based on your needs. You may get all four or a subset.

**Q. Does premium paper cost extra?** A: Yes, premium paper options include a per-unit upcharge. Contact your **Account Executive/Customer Success Manager** for pricing details.

**Q: How do I know which premium papers are available to me?** A: Once enabled, view available options in the Dashboard dropdown while creating the postcard order.

**Q: Does premium paper work in test mode?** A: Yes! Premium paper selections work in test mode for integration testing. No actual premium paper is used and no charges apply in test mode.

**Q: Will my existing templates work with premium paper?** A: Yes! You can override paper selection when creating orders from existing templates.