Letterpress Business Cards Pressed into Cotton Board
$1.88 – $4.18 USD
Printed on press with a single PMS color pressed into 300gsm Wild Cotton board, these cards leave the front artwork recessed. Each order is a 90 x 55 mm rectangle, landscape by default with portrait available, printed front only.
$1.88 – $4.18 USD
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Letterpress Business Cards
A card handed over at the end of a first meeting has to earn the pause before it goes into a pocket, and these cards are made for that pause. Each card is printed on press with a single PMS color pressed into 300gsm Wild Cotton premium cotton board, leaving the inked areas recessed into the card. The result is a set of debossed business cards with an impression you can feel as well as see.
The card is a single flat 90 x 55 mm rectangle. Landscape is the standard layout, while portrait is available. The front is printed only, leaving the back unprinted, so the finish remains focused on the pressed artwork.
Studios, consultancies and other professionals choose this stock when the card is meant to be held rather than filed. The uncoated white cotton keeps the card free of glare, so the recess is read by shadow and touch rather than by shine.
Specification
- Stock: 300gsm Wild Cotton premium cotton board
- Size: 90 x 55 mm
- Printing: Letterpress impression, printed front only
- Back: Left unprinted
- Color: One PMS color per design
- Orientation: Landscape standard, portrait available
- Shape: Rectangle
- Quantities: Minimum 100, maximum 250 in steps of 10
- Larger runs: Available by custom quote
- Edges: Square
- Cotton Board: The uncoated cotton fibers compress around the pressed mark, so the card keeps a soft matte face instead of a slick coated shine.
- Pressed Ink: The press pushes a single PMS color into the board, leaving printed areas below the surface rather than laid on top.
- Debossed Feel: The recessed lettering gives the card an impression you can feel as well as see, which a digital print cannot copy.
- Uncoated Face: The cotton board keeps a soft matte face, so the pressed mark is read by shadow and touch rather than by shine.
- Front Only Print: The front is printed only and the back is left unprinted, which keeps the introduction focused on the pressed artwork.
- Handover Pause: The card earns the pause at the end of a first meeting, so it is held rather than filed by the person receiving it.
Product Details
Letterpress Business Cards
A card handed over at the end of a first meeting has to earn the pause before it goes into a pocket, and these cards are made for that pause. Each card is printed on press with a single PMS color pressed into 300gsm Wild Cotton premium cotton board, leaving the inked areas recessed into the card. The result is a set of debossed business cards with an impression you can feel as well as see.
The card is a single flat 90 x 55 mm rectangle. Landscape is the standard layout, while portrait is available. The front is printed only, leaving the back unprinted, so the finish remains focused on the pressed artwork.
Studios, consultancies and other professionals choose this stock when the card is meant to be held rather than filed. The uncoated white cotton keeps the card free of glare, so the recess is read by shadow and touch rather than by shine.
Specification
- Stock: 300gsm Wild Cotton premium cotton board
- Size: 90 x 55 mm
- Printing: Letterpress impression, printed front only
- Back: Left unprinted
- Color: One PMS color per design
- Orientation: Landscape standard, portrait available
- Shape: Rectangle
- Quantities: Minimum 100, maximum 250 in steps of 10
- Larger runs: Available by custom quote
- Edges: Square
- Cotton Board: The uncoated cotton fibers compress around the pressed mark, so the card keeps a soft matte face instead of a slick coated shine.
- Pressed Ink: The press pushes a single PMS color into the board, leaving printed areas below the surface rather than laid on top.
- Debossed Feel: The recessed lettering gives the card an impression you can feel as well as see, which a digital print cannot copy.
- Uncoated Face: The cotton board keeps a soft matte face, so the pressed mark is read by shadow and touch rather than by shine.
- Front Only Print: The front is printed only and the back is left unprinted, which keeps the introduction focused on the pressed artwork.
- Handover Pause: The card earns the pause at the end of a first meeting, so it is held rather than filed by the person receiving it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum and maximum order quantity?
You can order from 100 to 250 cards, in steps of 10. If you need a larger run, ask for a custom quote and we can arrange it outside the standard quantities.
What artwork setup does a letterpress card need?
Every order uses a single PMS color chosen as part of the artwork. Large solid areas of ink behave differently on an uncoated cotton board than they would on a coated card. Nothing goes to press until you approve the design, and there is no maximum number of proof rounds.
What stock are these cards printed on?
They are printed on 300gsm Wild Cotton premium cotton board in white. The board is uncoated and made from cotton fibers, with a soft matte face and a light texture you can see and feel.
How many ink colors can a letterpress design use?
Each order uses one PMS color on the front. A second ink color or digital printing on the front is available as a custom quote.
What size and orientation are the cards offered in?
Each card is a single flat 90 x 55 mm rectangle. Landscape is the standard orientation, and portrait is available. The front is printed only, and the back is left unprinted.
Can the back of the card be printed?
The standard card is printed front only, and the back is left unprinted. A plain digitally printed back is available on request as a custom quote.
How do these cards differ from digital foil business cards?
These cards are printed on press into cotton board, so the printed areas sit into the card. The digital foil products use a different finish on a coated card. If you want a metallic foil finish with the same pressed impression, see Foil Stamped Business Cards.
Who are these cards suited for?
Studios, consultancies, architects, jewelers, lawyers, photographers, and hospitality or property brands choose this stock for client introductions. The card is meant to be held rather than filed after a first meeting.
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Ordering this product
- Configuration summary
- 90mm W x 55mm H, 300 GSM Wild Cotton, Front only, Rectangle
- Minimum quantity for this configuration
- 100 individual items
- Order total in USD
- $418.99 USD
- Digital proof
- A digital proof is provided before printing for custom orders.
- Production time
- 18-23 Working Days. Production follows artwork and proof approval. Any displayed cutoff still applies.
- Shipping options
- Standard shipping: $9.95 USD; Express shipping: $24.95 USD
- Shipping transit
- Standard shipping: 6-10 business days; Express shipping: 3-6 business days
- Free shipping
- Free shipping on qualifying orders with an eligible subtotal of $75.00 USD or more after item discounts.
Shipping is calculated per order. Mixed basket eligibility and the final quote are confirmed at checkout.
Production time and shipping transit are separate estimates; see checkout for the applicable quote.
Prices for popular sizes and quantities (USD)
Priced for 300 GSM Wild Cotton, Front only, Rectangle.
| Quantity | 90mm W x 55mm H |
|---|---|
| 100 | $418.99$4.18 each |
| 130 | $431.99$3.32 each |
| 160 | $443.99$2.77 each |
| 190 | $449.99$2.36 each |
| 220 | $457.99$2.08 each |
| 250 | $470.99$1.88 each |
Prices checked October 8, 2026. Use the configurator above for any size, quantity or finish.
18-23 Working Days. Delivery $9.95 standard / $24.95 express per order, 6-10 business days.
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Letterpress Business Cards for a Slower Handover
These cards are printed on press with a single PMS color pressed into 300gsm Wild Cotton premium cotton board. The front artwork sits recessed into an uncoated white card, so the mark is physical rather than a layer added after printing. Buyers who choose this finish tend to be studios, consultancies and other professionals who want a card held rather than filed.
Choosing Stock, Size and Print Sides
Start with the board. These cards use 300gsm Wild Cotton, a white uncoated stock made from cotton fibers. Coated cards keep ink on the surface, while this cotton board lets the press push the ink into the fiber and hold the recess.
The format is a single flat 90 x 55 mm rectangle. Landscape is the preset orientation, and portrait is available. The standard order prints the front only, leaving the back unprinted. Every order uses one PMS color chosen as part of the artwork.
Preparing Artwork and the Front Print
Each design uses a single PMS color, chosen as part of the artwork. The front is printed only, and the back is left unprinted. A plain digital back is available on request as a custom quote. Large solid areas of ink behave differently on an uncoated cotton board than they would on a coated card.
- One PMS color pressed into the front of the card.
- Front printing only, with the back unprinted as standard.
- Portrait orientation available, with landscape as the standard.
- Large solid ink areas behave differently on uncoated cotton board.
Nothing goes to press until the design is approved, and there is no maximum number of proof rounds.
Industries That Hold the Card
The finish earns its place when the card changes hands after a first conversation. Studios, consultancies, architects, jewelers, lawyers, photographers, and hospitality or property brands may choose this stock for that moment.
The choice is about how the card feels in the hand, not the size of the run. It suits client introductions and situations where the card is meant to be held rather than filed.
Compared With Foil and Standard Cards
These cards are printed on press, with ink pressed into cotton board so the printed areas sit into the card. If you want a metallic foil finish with the same pressed impression, see Foil Stamped Business Cards. If you want the foiled artwork to sit raised above the card, choose Embossed Foil Business Cards.
Before you settle on a finish, compare these with the Custom Business Cards range to see the other options in the family.