Laminated Business Cards
Laminated business cards offer a sleek and professional appearance while providing enhanced durability and protection against wear and tear. These cards are printed on luxury 450gsm silk stock, with single or double sided printing and various lamination options including gloss, matt or soft-touch finishes.
Use our Free Business Card Design Tool to choose your backgrounds, themes, and fonts. After you have the design ready, send us the file, and we’ll handle the rest for you!
Product Specifications
- Laminated Business Cards
- 450gsm Luxury Silk Art Stock
- Single / Double Sided Printing
- Square / Rounded Cornering
- Buy With / Without Lamination
- FREE NATIONWIDE DELIVERY
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Laminated Business Cards from Cheap as Prints
Laminated business cards printed on 450gsm silk stock exude an air of sophistication and durability, making them an ideal choice for professionals looking to make a lasting impression. The choice between gloss, matt, or soft-touch lamination offers versatility to cater to various preferences and branding needs.
Gloss lamination adds a reflective sheen, enhancing colours and lending a vibrant finish that is perfect for designs with bold graphics or photographs. In contrast, matt lamination provides a subtle, elegant texture, reducing glare and offering a smooth writable surface that is ideal for minimalist designs or those aiming for a sophisticated aesthetic. Soft-touch lamination, with its velvety texture, offers a tactile experience that elevates the tactile appeal of the card, making it stand out in a sea of traditional options.
Whether you’re aiming for a classic, modern, or luxurious vibe, laminated business cards printed on 450gsm silk stock deliver durability, style, and professionalism in every exchange. For a captivating blend of visual and tactile elements, our Spot UV business cards offer a captivating alternative. These cards feature specific areas with a clear, gloss coating, cured using ultraviolet light, creating a raised, shiny, and textured finish that contrasts with the matt surface of the rest of the card.
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Get your laminated business cards ordered online today! Upload your artwork file or let our professional designers help! Our artwork rates are competitively priced and include minor revisions if required. If you prefer to provide your design, feel free to send us your file a free artwork suitability check.
FAQ's
What does "450gsm" mean?
“450gsm” refers to the weight and thickness of the paper used to make the business cards. GSM stands for grams per square meter, indicating the weight of the paper. In this case, 450gsm means the paper weighs 450 grams per square meter, indicating a thick and durable cardstock.
What are the advantages of choosing 450gsm silk business cards?
450gsm silk business cards offer several advantages. The heavy cardstock provides durability and a premium feel, while the silk finish enhances the appearance with its smooth texture and matt appearance. Silk business cards are resistant to fingerprints and smudges, maintaining a professional look even with frequent handling.
Can I write on 450gsm silk business cards?
Yes, 450gsm silk-coated cards can generally be written on with a pen, although the smooth surface might require a pen with quick-drying ink to prevent smudging.
Can I print my business card design on the 450gsm silk stock without lamination?
Absolutely! The 450gsm silk stock is coated and smooth to the touch. Without lamination, your print will retain its original natural texture and be cheaper to buy.
What are matt laminated business cards?
Matt laminated business cards are ideal for softer-themed designs. The laminated film removes any natural shine to give the final product a smooth and subtle finish. Ideal where reflective light may cause difficulty to see the design. Additionally, the matt laminated finish creates muted colours as it produces a lower contrast on darker shades.
What are gloss laminated business cards?
Gloss laminated business cards are recommended for colourful designs. The lamination film produces a shiny appearance similar to what is seen on the cover of a magazine or catalogue. As natural light bounces of the gloss laminated surface, colours appear brighter and more reflective.
What are soft-touch laminated business cards?
Soft-touch laminated business cards will feel like peach skin. The velvety smooth protective film is similar to what is found on premium books and expensive novels. Like regular matt lamination, there is no zero-shine and colours can also appear richer.
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Material
Silk Stock
Silk paper strikes a balance between a glossy and matt finish, offering a unique balance. It possesses a subtle sheen that imparts a vibrant and sharp look to prints, yet it retains a softer quality compared to a gloss finish. Renowned for its versatility, this paper stock is also fully compatible with ballpoint pens, making it a popular choice for any project.
- Balance of a gloss and matt finish
- Subtle sheen for vibrant and sharp prints
- Retains softer quality than glossy paper
- Compatible with ballpoint pens
Corners
Square corners lend themselves well to minimalist designs, offering a sleek and polished aesthetic that exudes professionalism. This finish is particularly suitable for products where a clean and sharp appearance is desired, elevating the overall visual appeal of the printed material.
- Suitable for minimalist design themes
- Ideal for products desiring a clean, sharp appearance
Round corner finishing involves trimming the sharp corners of printed materials to create a smooth, curved edge. By softening the edges, it enhances durability, making the print less prone to damage and wear. This finishing technique compliments modern and minimalist designs by adding a touch of sophistication.
- Creates smooth curved edges
- Enhances durability, reducing damage and wear
- Compliments modern and creative designs
Lamination
Printed graphics without lamination will retain its original texture, which can create a unique aesthetic appeal. However, the print will be more susceptible to wear and tear, as it will have no protective layer provided by lamination. Over time, the lack of lamination may result in fading, smudging and decreased durability. While the absence of lamination allows for a distinct tactile experience with an initial cost saving, it’s essential to consider the trade-off in terms of longevity and resilience.
- Without lamination the print retains its original texture and cheaper to buy
- Lamination provides a protective layer that enhances durability
- The various lamination films can enhance the look and feel of the print
Matt lamination provides a non-reflective finish with zero shine. It adds a smooth texture to the surface while preserving the integrity of the print without any colour loss. This process enhances both the tactile and visual appeal of the printed material, offering a sophisticated and durable result.
- Offers a soft non-reflective finish to printed materials without any shine
- Adds a smooth texture while maintaining print integrity without loss of colour
- Enhances tactile and aesthetic appeal of the printed material
- Provides excellent durability against moisture, scratches and fading
Gloss lamination creates a high shine to printed materials, enhancing its visual appeal and making colours more intense and vibrant, particularly in well-lit areas. Additionally, the protective gloss lamination film provides excellent durability and is easy to wipe clean, ensuring a long-lasting and pristine appearance.
- Adds a shiny finish to printed materials, making it visually appealing
- Intensifies and enhances colours and images, especially in well-lit areas
- Offers excellent protection against moisture, scratches and fading
- Easy to wipe clean, ensuring a pristine appearance
Soft-touch lamination elevates printed materials by imparting a luxurious, velvety smooth feel that enhances both the tactile and visual experience. With a matt-like finish devoid of any shine, it softens the visual elements while offering a refined touch, adding a premium element to the print. This technique enriches the sensory engagement, making it particularly appealing for products where texture and presentation are paramount.
- Enhances printed materials with a luxurious, velvety smooth feel
- Provides a matt-like finish without shine, softening visual elements
- Ideal for products where texture and sensory engagement are important
- Offers excellent protection against moisture, scratches and fading
Size
- Bleed (3mm)
- Safe Area (4mm)
- Cut Line
The 85 x 55mm format is a widely recognised standard for business cards in many countries worldwide, including Europe and Asia. Its compact size offers a balance between providing enough space for essential contact information while remaining convenient to carry and store.
- Widely recognised format for business cards globally
- Used in many countries, including Europe and Asia
- Offers enough space for essential contact information
- Compact and convenient to carry and store
Print Sides
Single sided printing is suitable for designs that rely on simplicity, clarity and minimalism where uncluttered visuals and concise information are essential.
- Recommended for designs that prioritise simplicity, clarity and minimalism
- Ideal for conveying uncluttered visuals and concise information
Double sided printing, also known as duplex printing allows for effectively maximising space utilisation. This not only reduces cost but also enhances content organisation by providing more room for design elements.
- Maximises space utilisation and reduces overall cost
- Enhances content organisation by providing more room for design content
Delivery
Delivery is calculated based on working days and does not include weekends, bank holidays or seasonal periods. Please note that during busy periods, the delivery dates may vary from what is advertised online.
- Delivery is calculated based on working days only
- Excludes weekends, bank holidays and seasonal periods
- During busy periods, delivery dates may vary
- Free delivery to UK mainland addresses
PDF Proof
Your supplied artwork file will be processed for printing without a digital proof.
A PDF proof of your supplied artwork file will be emailed for reviewing and approving. Production will only begin after we receive confirmation of artwork approval from you via email. Please note the estimated date of delivery is subject to the order and artwork being approval by 12pm.
- PDF proof of artwork will be emailed for review and approval
- Production will only start after artwork approval via email
- Estimated delivery date subject to artwork and order approval by 12pm
Quantity
For multiple designs, you’ll need to add a quantity to the basket separately for each design.
Artwork
Be sure to supply your design using the CMYK colour mode with a resolution of at least 300dpi. Additionally, embed fonts, outline text and extend bleed areas beyond the trim marks to prevent any important elements from being cut off during printing and trimming. To ensure artwork is supplied correctly to avoid delays, we recommend using our artwork templates.
Please Note: For most products, the CMYK colour mode is utilised, however, other printed materials such as carrier bags and branded writing instruments are printed using Pantone colours. Any artwork supplied in RGB will be converted in to CMYK or Pantone depending on the product. Please bear in mind this will result in a significant colour difference which we will make you aware of prior to print.
- Designs should be supplied using CMYK colour mode
- Resolution should be at least 300dpi
- Fonts should be embedded and text outlined
- Bleed areas should be extended beyond trim marks
- RGB artwork will be converted to meet printing requirements
Please include a clear overview of the project objectives, outlining specific deliverables. This should include desired aesthetics or style preferences and any technical requirements or constraints that need to be considered. The advertised artwork rate includes one design concept with unlimited minor revisions but excludes logo creation. Please refer to our logo design services if you would like a new logo or would like to make amendments to an existing one.
Please Note: By selecting our artwork services the delivery date for your order will be affected to compensate for the design time.
- Provide design brief outlining project objectives
- One design concept with unlimited minor revisions
- Excludes logo creation or amending existing one
- PDF proof of artwork will be emailed for review and approval
- Production will only start after artwork approval via email
- Estimated delivery date subject to artwork and order approval by 12pm
