Business Cards
Business card types at a glance
| Product | Material and shape | Selection guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Business Cards | 300 GSM matte, linen, cotton, metallic, or 450 GSM artboard with velvet laminate; five shape options | Use when the stock and cut need to work together for a full color card. |
| Flat Foil Business Cards | Flat foil on stock options including 300 GSM matte, 340 GSM Luxe, 350 GSM heavyweight, 270 GSM navy or black; six shape options | Use for a flat metallic accent on a stocked paper option. |
| Colored Paper Business Cards | 270 GSM black or navy, 290 GSM kraft, and 300 GSM colored stocks; CMYK or white ink; five shape options | Use when the sheet color is part of the design rather than a printed fill. |
| Duplex Business Cards | Two paper stocks combined, one per face; CMYK or white ink; five shape options | Use when the face and back should have different paper surfaces. |
| Scodix Business Cards | 450 GSM artboard with velvet laminate; rectangle only at 90mm x 55mm ≈3.54x2.17in, 86mm x 54mm ≈3.39x2.13in or 90mm x 45mm ≈3.54x1.77in | Use for a raised selective finish on a rectangle card. |
| Raised Foil Business Cards | 450 GSM artboard with velvet laminate; rectangle only at 90mm x 55mm ≈3.54x2.17in, with 86mm x 54mm ≈3.39x2.13in or 90mm x 45mm ≈3.54x1.77in in gold or silver; gold, silver or rose gold | Use for a raised metallic foil on a rectangle card. |
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Which shapes work for each business card product?
Standard, colored paper and duplex cards accept rectangle, rounded corners, circle, oval and custom shapes. Flat foil cards accept rectangle, rounded corners, circle, oval, custom shapes and square at 65mm x 65mm ≈2.56x2.56in. Scodix cards are rectangle only at 90mm x 55mm ≈3.54x2.17in, 86mm x 54mm ≈3.39x2.13in or 90mm x 45mm ≈3.54x1.77in. Raised foil cards are rectangle only at 90mm x 55mm ≈3.54x2.17in, with 86mm x 54mm ≈3.39x2.13in or 90mm x 45mm ≈3.54x1.77in in gold or silver. Spot UV cards are rectangle at 90mm x 55mm ≈3.54x2.17in, 86mm x 54mm ≈3.39x2.13in or 90mm x 45mm ≈3.54x1.77in, or rounded corner at 90mm x 55mm ≈3.54x2.17in only.
How do flat foil and raised foil business cards differ?
Flat foil uses stock options including 300 GSM matte, 340 GSM Luxe, 350 GSM heavyweight, 270 GSM navy or 270 GSM black, and the product offers six shape options. Raised foil uses 450 GSM artboard with velvet laminate and comes in gold, silver or rose gold, rectangle only at 90mm x 55mm ≈3.54x2.17in, with 86mm x 54mm ≈3.39x2.13in or 90mm x 45mm ≈3.54x1.77in in gold or silver.
What should I check on dark colored paper?
On dark colored stock, choose white ink where offered and keep QR code contrast strong. Check the digital proof before approval.
Can I order a sample pack for business cards?
Yes. The Business Cards Sample Pack is a preprinted reference for stock and finish. Use it to compare options before a full run. It is not a custom proof of your uploaded artwork.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which shapes work for each business card product?
Standard, colored paper and duplex cards accept rectangle, rounded corners, circle, oval and custom shapes. Flat foil cards accept rectangle, rounded corners, circle, oval, custom shapes and square at 65mm x 65mm ≈2.56x2.56in. Scodix cards are rectangle only at 90mm x 55mm ≈3.54x2.17in, 86mm x 54mm ≈3.39x2.13in or 90mm x 45mm ≈3.54x1.77in. Raised foil cards are rectangle only at 90mm x 55mm ≈3.54x2.17in, with 86mm x 54mm ≈3.39x2.13in or 90mm x 45mm ≈3.54x1.77in in gold or silver. Spot UV cards are rectangle at 90mm x 55mm ≈3.54x2.17in, 86mm x 54mm ≈3.39x2.13in or 90mm x 45mm ≈3.54x1.77in, or rounded corner at 90mm x 55mm ≈3.54x2.17in only.
How do flat foil and raised foil business cards differ?
Flat foil uses stock options including 300 GSM matte, 340 GSM Luxe, 350 GSM heavyweight, 270 GSM navy or 270 GSM black, and the product offers six shape options. Raised foil uses 450 GSM artboard with velvet laminate and comes in gold, silver or rose gold, rectangle only at 90mm x 55mm ≈3.54x2.17in, with 86mm x 54mm ≈3.39x2.13in or 90mm x 45mm ≈3.54x1.77in in gold or silver.
What should I check on dark colored paper?
On dark colored stock, choose white ink where offered and keep QR code contrast strong. Check the digital proof before approval.
Can I order a sample pack for business cards?
Yes. The Business Cards Sample Pack is a preprinted reference for stock and finish. Use it to compare options before a full run. It is not a custom proof of your uploaded artwork.
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Choosing stock and finish
The range starts with Standard Business Cards for full color printing. Flat Foil Business Cards adds flat metallic foil on stocked paper options. Colored Paper Business Cards prints CMYK or white ink on colored stock. Duplex Business Cards combines two stocks, one per face. Scodix Business Cards, Raised Foil Business Cards, and Spot UV Business Cards use 450 GSM artboard with velvet laminate for selective surface finishes.
Shape and size fit
Rectangle and rounded corner cards are 90mm x 55mm ≈3.54x2.17in by default. Circle cards are 60mm x 60mm ≈2.36x2.36in. Oval cards are 90mm x 50mm ≈3.54x1.97in. Standard rectangle cards also come in 90mm x 50mm ≈3.54x1.97in, 85mm x 55mm ≈3.35x2.17in and 88.9mm x 50.8mm 3.5x2in. Standard, colored paper and duplex cards accept all five shape options: rectangle, rounded corners, circle, oval and custom shapes. Flat foil cards accept six shape options: rectangle, rounded corners, circle, oval, custom shapes and square at 65mm x 65mm ≈2.56x2.56in. Scodix cards are rectangle only at 90mm x 55mm ≈3.54x2.17in, 86mm x 54mm ≈3.39x2.13in or 90mm x 45mm ≈3.54x1.77in. Raised foil cards are rectangle only at 90mm x 55mm ≈3.54x2.17in, with 86mm x 54mm ≈3.39x2.13in or 90mm x 45mm ≈3.54x1.77in in gold or silver. Spot UV cards are rectangle at 90mm x 55mm ≈3.54x2.17in, 86mm x 54mm ≈3.39x2.13in or 90mm x 45mm ≈3.54x1.77in, or rounded corner at 90mm x 55mm ≈3.54x2.17in only. Settle the shape before uploading artwork.
Artwork and production checks
Upload artwork at checkout and review the digital proof before printing. Supply CMYK where possible. RGB files may convert, so check the proof for any color shift. Keep QR code areas high contrast with enough quiet space. Pantone matching is quoted separately, not included. Once the proof is approved, the product, stock, shape and finish are fixed to the selection.