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Business Cards
with Foil Stamping and Spot UV Coating

Premium business cards that make lasting impressions. Foil stamping, spot UV, silk lamination, and thick card stocks. Rounded corners, edge painting, and custom shapes available. Wholesale quantities for businesses.

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Key Features

  • Premium finishes: foil stamping, spot UV & silk lamination
  • Multiple thickness options: 350gsm standard to 800gsm ultra-thick
  • Standard, square or custom sizes - double-sided printing
  • Rounded corners & custom die-cut shapes available
  • Minimum 100 cards - volume pricing for teams
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Professional Business Card Printing with Premium Finishes

Business cards remain the most personal and direct branding tool in professional networking. Unlike digital contacts, physical business cards create tactile impressions, convey quality through materials and finishes, and demonstrate attention to detail.

Our business card printing services include standard cards (350gsm), thick cards (600gsm), ultra-thick cards (800gsm), and specialty finishes like foil stamping, spot UV, edge painting, and silk lamination. Perfect for executives, sales teams, corporate employees, and networking events.

Popular applications: professional networking, sales meetings, trade shows, conferences, client meetings, employee onboarding, and executive teams.

Business Card Paper Weight Options

  • 350gsm (Standard Thickness) ⭐: 14pt thickness. Professional quality. Most economical. Suitable for general employee cards. Laser/inkjet compatible for in-house customization.
  • 400gsm (Premium): 16pt thickness. Substantial feel. Popular for management and client-facing roles. More memorable than standard cards.
  • 600gsm (Thick/Luxury): 24pt thickness. Heavy, premium feel. Makes strong impression. Popular for executives, luxury brands, premium services. Cannot be bent easily.
  • 800gsm (Ultra-Thick): 32pt thickness. Maximum impact. Ultra-premium positioning. Often used for CEO/founder cards, luxury brands, VIP clients. Requires special printing equipment.
  • Recommendation: 350gsm for employees, 600gsm for executives and client-facing roles.
Business Card Paper Stock Options
  • Coated (Gloss/Matte): Smooth surface. Excellent color reproduction. Sharp text and images. Most popular for vibrant designs.
  • Uncoated: Natural texture. Writable surface (notes on back). Eco-friendly appearance. Popular for creative industries, organic brands.
  • Velvet Paper ⭐: Velvet-coated paper stock. Ultra-soft, fabric-like texture. Luxurious tactile experience. Premium positioning. Popular for high-end brands and luxury products.
  • Kraft/Recycled: Natural brown or recycled white. Environmental statement. Popular for sustainable brands, organic products.
Premium Finishing for Business Cards
  • Hot Foil Stamping — Metallic gold, silver, rose gold, or holographic foil. Applied to logos, names, or design elements. Most popular business card finishing.
  • Spot UV Varnish — High-gloss coating on specific areas (logo, name, pattern). Creates dramatic contrast against matte laminated background. Touch-and-see effect.
  • Edge Painting — Colored edges (gold, silver, black, brand colors). Visible in cardholders. Creates premium differentiation.
  • Rounded Corners — Soft corners instead of sharp 90° angles. Modern, friendly appearance. Prevents corner damage.
  • Die-Cut Shapes — Custom shapes beyond standard rectangle. Circular, oval, or logo-shaped cards. Maximum memorability.
  • Embossing/Debossing — Raised or recessed logo. Adds dimensional, tactile element. Premium heritage aesthetic.
Business Card Size Options

  • 85 x 55mm — European standard

  • 3.5″ x 2″ (88.9 x 50.8mm) — US standard

  • 90 x 54mm — Slightly larger, more modern proportion

  • 2.5″ x 2.5″ (63.5 x 63.5mm) Square Cards. Bold, memorable format. Stands out in wallets.

  • 3.5″ x 1.75″ — Slim/Narrow, Sleek, modern aesthetic. Fits easily in wallets. Less common format creates differentiation.

  • 2.5″ x 1″ —Mini Cards, Compact, efficient. Often used as appointment cards or loyalty cards with business info.

  • Folded Cards, Standard size that folds (like greeting card). Double-sided printing area. Space for additional info or special offers.

  • Custom Sizes, Any dimension possible. Consider standard wallet size for practicality vs. unique size for memorability.

Single-Sided vs Double-Sided Printing
  • Single-Sided (Front Only) Front: Logo, name, title, company name, contact info Back: Blank (note-taking space) or solid color Cost-effective option. Clean, minimal aesthetic.
  • Double-Sided (Front & Back) ⭐ Front: Logo, name, title Back: Full contact details, social media, QR code, tagline More information capacity. Most popular choice.
  • Variable Data Printing: Same design template with individual names, titles, phone extensions. Perfect for employee card orders. Digital printing required.

Letterhead Printing Processes

  • Offset Printing ⭐: High-quality color reproduction. Pantone matching available. Most economical for 500+ quantity. Industry standard for corporate stationery.
  • Digital Printing: Fast turnaround. Ideal for 100-500 quantity. Variable data printing possible (different branch addresses). Cost-effective for smaller runs.
  • Letterpress: Premium tactile impression. Debossed text and logo. Heritage aesthetic. Ultra-premium positioning. Higher cost.
  • Thermography: Raised ink effect. More affordable than embossing. Good compromise for budget-conscious premium appearance.

Business Card Design Guidelines

Essential Information:

    • Full name (larger, prominent)
    • Job title/position
    • Company name and logo
    • Phone number (mobile preferred)
    • Email address
    • Website URL
    • Optional: LinkedIn, address, social media
  • Typography:
    • Name: 12-14pt minimum
    • Contact info: 8-10pt minimum
    • Use maximum 2-3 fonts
    • Ensure readability at small size
  • Bleed & Safe Zone:
    • 3mm bleed on all sides for full-color backgrounds
    • Keep text 3-5mm from edges (safe zone)
    • Avoid critical elements near trim lines
  • QR Codes:
    • Minimum 0.75″ x 0.75″ for reliable scanning
    • Ensure sufficient contrast (dark QR on light background)
    • Test QR code before production

How Many Business Cards to Order

Individual Orders: 250-500 cards per person. Typically lasts 1-2 years for average professional.

Team/Company Orders>
Calculate: Number of employees × 250-500 cards each. Volume pricing makes larger orders economical.

Executive vs. Employee:
Executives: Thicker stock (600-800gsm) with premium finishes
Employees: Standard stock (350-400gsm) with basic finishing
Cost-effective two-tier approach maintains budget while providing quality for all.

Production Specifications

  • Minimum Order Quantity: 100 cards (digital), 250 cards (offset – more economical)

  • Production Time: 3-5 business days standard, 5-8 days with foil/spot UV

  • Printing: Full-color CMYK both sides, Pantone matching available

  • Cutting: Precision die-cutting for sharp, clean edges

  • Proofing: Digital proof provided.

Business Card Printing FAQ

Q:  What thickness should I choose for business cards?
A: 350gsm for general employees (cost-effective), 600gsm for executives and client-facing roles (premium impression).

Q: Can I combine foil stamping with spot UV?
A: Yes! This combination is popular, foil on logo, spot UV on name or pattern. Creates multiple tactile dimensions.

Q: What’s the minimum order for foil-stamped business cards?
A: 250 cards minimum due to foil die creation. Standard printing (no foil): 100 cards minimum.

Q: Should I get matte or gloss lamination?
A: Matte (silk or soft-touch) is more popular for premium positioning. Gloss works for vibrant, colorful designs. Silk lamination is good middle-ground.

Q: Can you print individual names on cards from one design?
A: Yes, variable data printing allows individual names, titles, and contact info while maintaining consistent design template.

Q: How thick is 600gsm compared to standard cards?

A: 600gsm is approximately 2x thicker than standard 350gsm. Noticeable premium weight and stiffness.

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