The final fold cannot be on the top it can be on the bottom and in some situations on the leading right edge.
Usps tabbing requirements folded self mailer.
We ve taken the time to compile most of what you will need to know.
Weight up to 3.
The following are highlights for folding and tabbing a self mailer to its final mailable size booklets have other tabbing requirements.
Tabs can no longer be perforated.
Changes to postal services rules can be difficult to navigate.
For oblong pieces the final fold must be on the leading.
Folded self mailer folding options tabbing requirements for basic folded self mailers.
Design requirements the folded self mailer must be prepared from paper stock of at least 75 lb.
The number and size of tabs needed depend on the mail piece s weight and design.
Any folded self mailer must follow the usps s regulations and be sealed with glue or tabs.
Letter size booklet type mailpiece.
In no event can a self mailer be tabbed on the bottom.
In regards to the new self mailer rules the final fold of the piece must be on the bottom.
The folding configuration of the piece determines the location and quantity of wafer seals or tabbing required.
Tabs can be made of paper translucent paper vinyl or plastic.
No open bottoms even with tabs or glue for these new standards.
Any folds or perforations must be parallel to the address the envelope must meet tabbing requirements.
Addresses must appear as shown in the examples and accordion folds.
Tabs may be placed on top or sides within 1 of the top edge.
Folded self mailer reference material including mailpiece exhibits is updated routinely.
The mailpiece must be tabbed secured with nonperforated 1 1 2 inch tabs glue or 1 1 2 inch wide tape.
Effective january 5 2013 the postal service revised mailing standards for folded self mailers after a 2 year testing and research period.
Effective may 6 2013 the postal service revised mailing standards of the united states postal service domestic mail manual dmm 201 3 0 to clarify standards for folded self mailers.
Below we break down the usps tabbing and gluing requirements.
Final fold must be on the bottom.
If tabs are used a minimum of two is required.
These standards increase mail processing efficiency.
Folded self mailer stats to know when designing your mail.
The paper stock must be free from groundwood unless coated with a substance adding to the stock s ability to resist an applied bending force.
Minimum 2 tabs for basic folded self mailers.
