Postal Protect®
Postal Protect® is a proprietary coating applied by our print partner that is designed to safeguard your mail pieces from damage during post office processing. Specifically, it helps prevent smudges that can appear on finished cards after they pass through USPS sorting facilities.
While smudging during mail handling is outside of our direct control, our print partner has invested significant effort into resolving the issue. Their work has included:
- Researching different paper types, printing equipment, ink, and coating options.
- Collaborating directly with USPS sorting facility managers to identify and reduce the root cause.
The result is the Postal Protect® coating, which is automatically applied to your mail pieces.
Example
The image below shows the coating in action - comparing a treated piece to an untreated one after USPS handling:
