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.
Usps tabbing requirements folded self mailer.
Tabs can be made of paper translucent paper vinyl or plastic.
The following are highlights for folding and tabbing a self mailer to its final mailable size booklets have other tabbing requirements.
The final fold cannot be on the top it can be on the bottom and in some situations on the leading right edge.
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.
The folding configuration of the piece determines the location and quantity of wafer seals or tabbing required.
Changes to postal services rules can be difficult to navigate.
No open bottoms even with tabs or glue for these new standards.
Folded self mailer reference material including mailpiece exhibits is updated routinely.
Tabs can no longer be perforated.
Folded self mailer stats to know when designing your mail.
Folded self mailer folding options tabbing requirements for basic folded self mailers.
Minimum 2 tabs for basic folded self mailers.
In regards to the new self mailer rules the final fold of the piece must be on the bottom.
Letter size booklet type mailpiece.
We ve taken the time to compile most of what you will need to know.
The number and size of tabs needed depend on the mail piece s weight and design.
Use the examples below to make sure your mail piece complies with tabbing standards.
1 1 5 and 2 tabs must be used according to fold method and weight.
Any folded self mailer must follow the usps s regulations and be sealed with glue or tabs.
The us postal service has rules for folded self mailers fsm.
Any folds or perforations must be parallel to the address the envelope must meet tabbing requirements.
Effective january 5 2013 the postal service revised mailing standards for folded self mailers after a 2 year testing and research period.
In no event can a self mailer be tabbed on the bottom.
Weight up to 3.
The mailpiece must be tabbed secured with nonperforated 1 1 2 inch tabs glue or 1 1 2 inch wide tape.
Final fold must be on the bottom.
For oblong pieces the final fold must be on the leading.
Tabs may be placed on top or sides within 1 of the top edge.
Addresses must appear as shown in the examples and accordion folds.
These standards increase mail processing efficiency.
