Flat Foil Business Cards With a Flush Metallic Face
$0.13 – $1.17 USD
Flat foil business cards place a mirror-bright metallic coating on one face, with the design printable on both sides and a flush finish that stays level with the paper.
$0.13 – $1.17 USD
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Flat Foil Business Cards
When a business card needs to make a metallic first impression, flat foil business cards put a mirror-bright coating on one face while keeping the card smooth and easy to hand over.
The card is printed on a digital press, then foil film is bonded to the printed toner under heat and pressure. Foil takes only where toner has been printed, so the result is a flush finish with no raised texture and no embossing.
Foil color options include gold, silver, rose gold, copper and holographic, and the card can be built from the available paper stocks, sizes and shapes.
Specification
- Paper Options: 300 GSM Matte, 360 GSM Premium, 350 GSM Heavyweight, 270 GSM Navy, 270 GSM Black
- Size and Shape:
- Rectangle: 90mm x 55mm
- Rounded Corners: 90mm x 55mm
- Circle: 60mm x 60mm
- Oval: 90mm x 50mm
- Custom Shapes: 90mm x 55mm
- Printing Options:
- Front only
- Front & Back (Note: foil only applied to one of the sides)
- Turnaround: 3-5 working days after proof approval
- Foil sits flush: The metallic foil lies level with the paper, so the card keeps a clean edge and slides easily into a cardholder.
- Mirror-bright face: A bright metallic coating on a single face catches the eye when the card is handed across a table.
- Heat-set bonding: Heat and pressure fuse the foil film to printed toner, so the metallic finish appears only where the design places it.
- Double-sided design: Card can be printed on both sides while foil is applied to a single side, keeping the reverse clear for contact details.
- Smooth hand feel: With no raised texture and no embossing, the card remains smooth in a stack and consistent under the fingers.
- Color options: Gold, silver, rose gold, copper and holographic options let a brand match the metallic tone to its visual identity.
Product Details
Flat Foil Business Cards
When a business card needs to make a metallic first impression, flat foil business cards put a mirror-bright coating on one face while keeping the card smooth and easy to hand over.
The card is printed on a digital press, then foil film is bonded to the printed toner under heat and pressure. Foil takes only where toner has been printed, so the result is a flush finish with no raised texture and no embossing.
Foil color options include gold, silver, rose gold, copper and holographic, and the card can be built from the available paper stocks, sizes and shapes.
Specification
- Paper Options: 300 GSM Matte, 360 GSM Premium, 350 GSM Heavyweight, 270 GSM Navy, 270 GSM Black
- Size and Shape:
- Rectangle: 90mm x 55mm
- Rounded Corners: 90mm x 55mm
- Circle: 60mm x 60mm
- Oval: 90mm x 50mm
- Custom Shapes: 90mm x 55mm
- Printing Options:
- Front only
- Front & Back (Note: foil only applied to one of the sides)
- Turnaround: 3-5 working days after proof approval
- Foil sits flush: The metallic foil lies level with the paper, so the card keeps a clean edge and slides easily into a cardholder.
- Mirror-bright face: A bright metallic coating on a single face catches the eye when the card is handed across a table.
- Heat-set bonding: Heat and pressure fuse the foil film to printed toner, so the metallic finish appears only where the design places it.
- Double-sided design: Card can be printed on both sides while foil is applied to a single side, keeping the reverse clear for contact details.
- Smooth hand feel: With no raised texture and no embossing, the card remains smooth in a stack and consistent under the fingers.
- Color options: Gold, silver, rose gold, copper and holographic options let a brand match the metallic tone to its visual identity.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does production take for flat foil business cards?
Production time is 3 to 5 working days after design proof approval, with express production as fast as 48 hours on time sensitive orders. The metallic foil is applied under heat and pressure after the card has been printed on a digital press.
What is the minimum order quantity for flat foil business cards?
The smallest quantity offered is 100 cards, which gives a practical starting batch for a small team. You build the order by choosing the paper stock, size, shape, printing side and foil color.
What artwork and file setup should I use for the foil?
The foil takes only where toner has been printed, so the artwork should place the foil color on the areas where the digital press will lay toner. Front only and front and back printing are supported, and foil is applied to one of the sides.
What paper stocks are available?
The available stocks are 300 GSM Matte, 360 GSM Premium, 350 GSM Heavyweight, 270 GSM Navy and 270 GSM Black. The two 270 GSM options provide a colored base, while the matte and heavyweight options vary the feel and thickness.
How durable is the flat foil finish?
The foil film is bonded to printed toner under heat and pressure, and it lies level with the paper. The finish has no raised texture and no embossing, so the metallic face remains flush with the card surface.
What sizes and shapes are offered?
Rectangle and rounded corners are offered at 90mm x 55mm, circle at 60mm x 60mm, oval at 90mm x 50mm, and custom shapes at 90mm x 55mm. The listed dimension options cover these cuts.
How does this product differ from Raised Foil Business Cards?
Flat foil business cards sit level with the paper with no raised texture and no embossing, while Raised Foil Business Cards are the alternative for a dimensional foil finish. The digital foil on this product is applied only where toner has been printed.
Who is this product suited to and what is it bought for?
It suits businesses that want a mirror-bright metallic face on one side of the card. Common purchases include client introductions, pitches and brand handovers where a smooth metallic accent helps the card stand out without raised texture.
Artwork Guidelines
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- Scodix Business Cards, from $135.99 for 250 pcs
- Raised Foil Business Cards, from $153.99 for 250 pcs
- Spot UV Business Cards, from $117.99 for 250 pcs
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The Flush Metallic Face and Its Decision
Foil business cards put a mirror-bright metallic coating on one face of the card while the design can still be printed on both sides. The finish is produced as digital foil, so the metallic layer lies flush with the paper instead of adding height. The decision this settles is between a dimensional metallic effect and a slim card that still catches light at a handover.
Because the coating does not add height, the card keeps a clean edge in stacks and holders. A team chooses this product when the brand needs metallic impact without changing the card's profile.
How Paper and Foil Choices Work Together
The stock and foil color decide how the card reads from the first glance, and each combination changes the contrast between the paper and the metallic coating.
- 300 GSM Matte gives a smooth, restrained base for a subtle metallic accent.
- 360 GSM Premium and 350 GSM Heavyweight are the heavier stocks, adding substance or stiffness for a confident handover.
- 270 GSM Navy and 270 GSM Black are dark bases that make the metallic foil stand out.
- Gold, silver, rose gold, copper, and holographic foil colors set a warm, cool, or high-impact tone.
On the unfoiled side, the stock color remains part of the design. For gold foil business cards, black or navy stock creates the black-and-gold pairing many brands ask for. For copper business cards, a neutral matte or heavyweight base lets the copper tone hold its edge. Holographic foil draws visual attention first, so it pairs more easily with a restrained paper. The five foil colors are available on any paper option, so the pairing is deliberate.
Sizes, Shapes, and the Smallest Order
Shape and size options cover rectangle, rounded corners, circle, oval, and custom shapes. Front only and front and back printing are both available. The minimum quantity offered is 100 cards.
- Rectangle, 90mm x 55mm
- Rounded corners, 90mm x 55mm
- Circle, 60mm x 60mm
- Oval, 90mm x 50mm
- Custom shapes, 90mm x 55mm
Circle and oval shapes give a smaller or alternate profile while still carrying the same metallic face on one side, and custom shapes provide a tailored outline within the 90mm x 55mm footprint. Turnaround is 3 to 5 working days after design proof approval, and express production is available as fast as 48 hours for time sensitive orders. Production begins only after that approval is received.
Setting Up the Side That Takes the Foil
Foil is applied to one of the sides, and the proof should confirm which side carries the metallic layer before production begins. Because foil takes only where toner has been printed, the metallic areas in the artwork define which parts become mirror-bright and which parts remain paper.
The side that carries the foil must hold the printed artwork for the metallic areas. Approval is the point where that side is locked, and production follows the approved proof. The process also avoids embossing, so the metallic areas do not leave a raised impression.
In Use and the Settings That Suit It
The finished piece slides into a wallet, card case, or stack without catching. When it is handed over, the mirror-bright side catches light and draws attention to the mark or type that carries the foil. The reverse side can still hold printed contact details, so the card works as a two-sided piece with a single metallic face. The flush face also helps when cards are carried in a pocket or sleeve, because no raised edge catches on fabric.
Studios and event teams use the card where a first meeting or a reservation handover should carry a polished metallic cue. Client-facing teams often choose a black or navy stock with gold or silver foil for business cards black and gold, because the dark base makes the metallic face read instantly in a meeting. Creative practices lean on rose gold, copper, or holographic foil to give the same flush card a more expressive edge.
Flat Foil Against Related Card Styles
Flat foil is the choice when the metallic shine should sit level with the paper. Raised Foil Business Cards offers a dimensional finish for the opposite effect. Foil stamped business cards can imply a stamped impression, but the flat process has no raised texture.
Against Spot UV Business Cards, flat foil adds a mirror-bright metallic coating on one face instead of a clear gloss highlight. For a card with no metallic layer, Standard Business Cards covers that simpler direction, while this product resolves the need for a flush metallic face.