Help With Choosing Different Business Card Styles
Ordering business cards for yourself or your business can be confusing if you are not familiar with the different styles and types available. This article will run through some of the more common types and attempt to explain each option.
As highlighted above the article will attempt to explain the most common types and to keep the article short this will be kept to seven options;
Colorplan Business Cards the colorplan range was first developed in 1972, and is considered to indispensable in the design industry. It is premium uncoated stock which is refined and coloured in the in the paper making process, rather than dyed afterwards, giving it its high quality look and feel.
Duplex Business Cards this is where both sides of the card can be printed on, this is an effect more than a business card which can be applied to any of the other cards mentioned in this article, however as expected costs can vary depending on the paper weight and other printing options selected.
Hot Foil Business Cards hot foil printing is where hot foil is printed onto the card to highlight a specific area such as a name or a logo.
Laminated Business Cards this is exactly what it says on the tin, this gives the card extra protection against moisture and stains, ensuring it lasts longer.
Matt Laminated Business Cards this is very similar to laminated and gives the card a quality satin like finish which will help you and your business to stand out from the crowd.
Premium Business Cards as the name suggests these are made using the best and most durable materials and by using the most up to date printing methods to achieve a high class finish and feel.
Spot UV Business Cards spot uv printing allow you to select certain areas of the business card that should be highlighted and the spot uv effect will do this by making this area glossy and slightly raised, this again can be used to highlight a logo or a persons name.
The business cards and effects mentioned in the above bullet points are just some of the most popular options which are chosen by customers wishing to purchase business cards for their business, there are many more variations available from most high quality design and print agencies. Very often many of the effects mentioned above can be mixed together to create truly unique business cards styles.
As highlighted above the article will attempt to explain the most common types and to keep the article short this will be kept to seven options;
Colorplan Business Cards the colorplan range was first developed in 1972, and is considered to indispensable in the design industry. It is premium uncoated stock which is refined and coloured in the in the paper making process, rather than dyed afterwards, giving it its high quality look and feel.
Duplex Business Cards this is where both sides of the card can be printed on, this is an effect more than a business card which can be applied to any of the other cards mentioned in this article, however as expected costs can vary depending on the paper weight and other printing options selected.
Hot Foil Business Cards hot foil printing is where hot foil is printed onto the card to highlight a specific area such as a name or a logo.
Laminated Business Cards this is exactly what it says on the tin, this gives the card extra protection against moisture and stains, ensuring it lasts longer.
Matt Laminated Business Cards this is very similar to laminated and gives the card a quality satin like finish which will help you and your business to stand out from the crowd.
Premium Business Cards as the name suggests these are made using the best and most durable materials and by using the most up to date printing methods to achieve a high class finish and feel.
Spot UV Business Cards spot uv printing allow you to select certain areas of the business card that should be highlighted and the spot uv effect will do this by making this area glossy and slightly raised, this again can be used to highlight a logo or a persons name.
The business cards and effects mentioned in the above bullet points are just some of the most popular options which are chosen by customers wishing to purchase business cards for their business, there are many more variations available from most high quality design and print agencies. Very often many of the effects mentioned above can be mixed together to create truly unique business cards styles.