Effective September 6, 2011, the Postal Service™ will revise the Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM®) 201.3.11 to permit the use of additional types of glue to seal booklet-type mailpieces and folded self mailers. In addition, the sealing method for die-cut flaps is clarified.
Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM)
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200 Commercial Letters and Cards
201 Physical Standards
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3.0 Physical Standards for Machinable and Automation Letters and Cards
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3.11 Tabs, Tape, and Glue
***The following standards also apply:
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[Revise item 3.11h and add new item 3.11i as follows:]
h. Continuous, 1/8-inch wide glue lines must be placed along the entire length of the open edge and end within 1/4-inch of the open ends. The selvage along the open edge must not exceed 1/4 inch. Glue lines created with a permanent adhesive that is not tacky when dry are preferred.
i. Die-cut flaps, those with irregular shapes, must be well sealed to the non-address side panel using tabs, glue spots, or elongated glue lines; however, a 1/8- inch continuous glue line that follows and seals the contour of the shape is highly recommended.
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We will incorporate these revisions into the next monthly update of the online DMM available via Postal Explorer® at http://pe.usps.com.
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