PRINT / PAPER / FINISH
Business Cards
Cards printed to order, with the paper, thickness and finish chosen around your artwork.
- Process
- CMYK printing & selected finishes
- Materials
- Laminated, smooth uncoated & textured stocks
- Construction
- Standard and heavier profiles
01 / PAPER SELECTION
Choose the paper.
Start with the surface you want to hold. A laminate controls reflection and protects the print; uncoated papers keep the sheet’s texture visible.
SMOOTH / LAMINATED
Silk Business Cards
A smooth, low-glare laminate keeps colour and fine type clearly defined. Choose it when the card combines typography, solid colour and photographic detail.
- Surface
- Smooth silk laminate
- Thickness
- 18pt / 36pt
Stock: Holmen Invercote Creato C2S Cover · Laminate: TALENT SCUFFMASTER 1.4 mil.
Production: Typically 4–5 business days after artwork and proof approval.
ULTRA-MATTE / LAMINATED
Soft Touch Business Cards
An ultra-matte laminate with a soft, velvety feel. It reduces surface glare and gives dark colours a more subdued appearance; handling marks can be more visible on large dark areas.
- Surface
- Velvety soft-touch laminate
- Thickness
- 18pt / 36pt
Stock: Holmen Invercote Creato C2S Cover · Laminate: TALENT SMARTSILK Soft Touch 1.4 mil.
Production: Typically 4–5 business days after artwork and proof approval.
SMOOTH / UNCOATED
Natural Smooth Business Cards
Smooth uncoated stock with no film laminate. The paper stays tactile, with softer colour contrast and a clean surface for typography, line work and illustration.
- Surface
- Smooth uncoated paper
- Thickness
- 16pt / 28pt / 34pt
Stock: GPA Arena Opaque Uncoated Cover.
Production: Typically 4–5 business days after artwork and proof approval.
WARM WHITE / COTTON
Cotton Business Cards
Warm-white cotton stock with a soft, uncoated surface. The natural tone and visible fibre character become part of the design, especially where the layout leaves paper exposed.
- Surface
- Soft, uncoated cotton
- Thickness
- 20pt / 40pt
Stock: Reich Savoy Pure Cotton, Natural White.
Production: Typically 4–5 business days after artwork and proof approval.
BRIGHT WHITE / TEXTURED
Felt Texture Business Cards
Bright-white uncoated stock with a fine felt texture. The surface stays visible through the print and gives line work, illustration and open layouts a tactile background.
- Surface
- Felt-textured uncoated paper
- Thickness
- 15pt / 30pt
Stock: Mohawk Via Felt, Bright White.
Production: Typically 4–5 business days after artwork and proof approval.
02 / STOCK REFERENCE
Compare the constructions.
Read across each paper to compare its surface, available thicknesses and print character. Choose the construction alongside the design, rather than by weight alone.
Swipe across the table to compare all details.
| Paper | Surface | Thickness | Print character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silk | Smooth silk laminate | 18pt / 36pt | Clear colour, fine type and photographic detail |
| Soft Touch | Velvety soft-touch laminate | 18pt / 36pt | Low reflection and a soft tactile finish |
| Natural Smooth | Smooth uncoated paper | 16pt / 28pt / 34pt | A natural paper surface with softer colour contrast |
| Cotton | Soft, uncoated cotton | 20pt / 40pt | Warm paper tone and a soft, tactile surface |
| Felt Texture | Felt-textured uncoated paper | 15pt / 30pt | Visible texture with a bright-white paper tone |
Thicknesses are listed in points (pt). Paper tone, texture and laminate feel should be assessed from a physical sample when these details are critical to the design.
03 / SPECIALTY FINISHING
Specify the finish.
Apply gloss to selected artwork, or colour to the exposed edge. Each finish is specified separately from the printed design and adds a production step.
SELECTIVE GLOSS / RAISED DETAIL
Raised Spot UV Business Cards
A clear, raised gloss is applied to selected areas of the printed card. It adds a reflective, tactile layer to logos, lettering or patterns while the artwork remains visible underneath.
- Process
- Digital raised UV over a CMYK offset print
- Artwork
- Separate vector PDF for the UV mask
Production: Additional finishing time follows artwork and UV-file approval.
Review fine lines, narrow gaps and elements close to the trim before preparing the UV separation.
Options & priceCOLOURED EDGE / HEAVIER STOCK
Edge Painted Business Cards
Colour is applied to the exposed perimeter after the cards are cut. The thickness of the stock becomes a visible band of colour when the card is held or stacked.
- Process
- Paint applied to the cut edges
- Stocks
- Selected heavier card constructions
Production: Additional finishing time follows artwork, stock and colour approval.
Stock thickness affects how much edge colour is visible. Specify the stock and edge colour with the order.
Options & price04 / FILE & PRODUCTION NOTES
Before we print.
Prepare the artwork for the chosen paper and finishing process. Production is based on supplied, print-ready files.
Print files & trim
Supply a press-ready PDF in CMYK at final trim size, with 1/8-inch bleed on all sides and crop marks. Embed or outline fonts and keep important type and graphics inside a safe margin.
Allow for normal print and trimming tolerances when using fine borders, small reversed type or elements close to the edge.
UV artwork & edge colour
For Raised Spot UV, supply a separate vector PDF showing only the elements that receive the clear coating. Keep the printed artwork and finishing mask clearly identified.
For edge painting, specify the stock and edge colour separately. The available construction and finish combinations are listed on the product page.
Proofs & production
A PDF proof checks content, positioning and separations. It does not reproduce paper tone, laminate feel, raised gloss or the physical appearance of a painted edge.
Standard paper products list their current production timing on the product page. Finishing and approval requirements can add time; confirm the schedule for projects with a fixed deadline.