Additional Information:
gsm = Grams Per Square Meter
The higher the gsm the thicker/heavier the media.
Silk, Uncoated etc is the feel of the media
Mic = Micron (the higher the Micron the more rigid it is)
A5 Greeting Cards
Give detailed artwork and longer messages the space they deserve with A5 greeting cards. Printed from an A4 sheet and folded to approximately 148×210mm, this substantial portrait format is well suited to wedding stationery, illustrated card collections, premium invitations and thoughtful business correspondence.
- Paper Size – A4 (297mm wide x 210mm high)
- Please ensure the artwork goes over onto the back of the card.
- These are printed as A4 Scored down the middle which then folds to A5 Greeting Cards
- 3mm Bleed required on the artwork (Overall artwork size 303mm x 216mm)
- Available in 300gsm Uncoated, 350gsm Silk, 400gsm Artboard, 280gsm Kraft, 300gsm Gesso
- Greeting card sizes available including A7, A6, A5, 148×148 and 5×7
Give a thoughtful message, detailed illustration or business correspondence room to breathe with professionally printed A5 greeting cards from ABC Service. This larger folded format is suitable for substantial greetings, invitations, wedding stationery, Christmas cards, artwork-led retail ranges and premium business communication.
Each card is printed from an A4 sheet measuring 210×297mm, scored down the middle and folded to a finished A5 size of approximately 148×210mm. Cards are supplied with a choice of white or Kraft envelopes, making them suitable for posting, presentation, retail display and customer communication.
What size is an A5 greeting card?
The finished folded card is approximately 148×210mm. It is produced from a flat A4 sheet measuring 210×297mm before the centre score and fold.
The folded card provides four areas for your design:
- The front cover
- The back of the card
- The inside left panel
- The inside right panel
A5 is a useful choice when an A6 card does not provide enough space for your message, artwork or supporting information. It remains a familiar portrait format while giving the design a much larger presence.
When the message deserves more room, A5 gives your artwork and words the space to make a proper impression.
How A5 greeting card printing works
The production process begins with a flat A4 sheet. Your artwork is printed across the sheet, allowing for the front, back and inside panels. The sheet is then scored through the centre and folded into the finished A5 portrait card.
Scoring creates a controlled fold line and helps the card fold neatly, particularly when using heavier card media. The artwork needs to be prepared as a flat sheet, not simply as a single front-cover image.
When are A5 greeting cards useful?
The larger A5 format is suitable for personal, event, retail and business uses, including:
- Detailed birthday and anniversary messages
- Wedding and celebration stationery
- Invitations with additional information
- Christmas and seasonal correspondence
- Artwork-led retail and handmade-market ranges
- Customer appreciation cards
- Business letters and premium correspondence
- Product inserts with more detailed information
- Charity, fundraising and community card collections
A5 is particularly useful when a photograph, illustration or longer message needs to be part of the card rather than supplied on a separate sheet.
Choose the card media
GSM means grams per square metre and is a common way of describing paper and card weight. A higher gsm generally indicates a heavier material, while the surface and construction also influence the final feel.
The A5 product page lists these media options:
- 300gsm Uncoated for a natural surface that can be suitable for handwriting
- 350gsm Silk for a smooth surface and clean colour reproduction
- 400gsm Artboard for a heavier, more rigid feel
- 280gsm Kraft for a warm brown appearance with natural character
- 300gsm Gesso for a distinctive textured-style surface
Choose the media according to how the card will be used. A detailed retail illustration may suit a different surface from a handwritten invitation or a business correspondence card.
Envelopes and finishing options
A5 greeting cards can be supplied with white or Kraft envelopes. White offers a clean, familiar presentation, while Kraft gives the package a warmer, more natural appearance.
The product page also lists these finishing options:
- No Laminate
- Matt Laminate
- Gloss Laminate
- Soft Touch Laminate
Lamination adds a protective film and changes the appearance and handling of the printed surface. Matt laminate reduces shine, gloss laminate increases sheen and Soft Touch laminate gives a smooth, tactile feel.
Single-sided and double-sided printing options are available. Check the live product configuration to ensure the selected media, printing, envelope, lamination and quantity suit your artwork.
Prepare your A5 artwork correctly
The current product instructions request artwork at 303×216mm, including 3mm bleed on every edge. Bleed is extra background artwork that extends beyond the final trim area, helping avoid unwanted unprinted edges after cutting.
When preparing your file:
- Supply artwork at 303×216mm including 3mm bleed on every edge
- Allow for the A4 flat sheet and centre fold that create the A5 card
- Keep text, logos and important details safely inside the trim area
- Keep fine details away from the centre score
- Check that inside pages are correctly oriented before exporting
- Extend background colours and images into the bleed area
- Proofread names, dates, addresses and messages before uploading
A folded paper dummy can help you check the front, back and inside panels. This is particularly useful where a design crosses the fold or includes directional illustrations.
Ordering multiple designs
The ordering system cannot detect multi-page documents automatically. If your artwork contains two or more pages or designs, choose the correct quantity for the number of finished cards required.
Where the live product options allow it, an order quantity can be split across several designs. This may suit a seasonal collection, a retail range, several invitations or different business card designs.
Printed in Tavistock and delivered across the UK
ABC Service produces A5 greeting cards in-house at 69 West Street, Tavistock, Devon. Local customers can arrange collection and speak with our team about artwork, card media and finishing options. UK-wide delivery is available for customers elsewhere in the country.
We provide flat digital printing for individuals, makers, retailers, growing businesses, charities and organisations. Visit our printing services page to explore other formats and products.
Order A5 greeting card printing
A5 greeting cards give detailed artwork, longer messages and premium printed correspondence the room they need. Visit the A5 greeting card printing product page to choose your media, quantity, envelope and finishing options.
For help preparing a consistent card range or developing a new design, our graphic design service may be able to help.