Business Cards
Business cards are printed paper of various sizes bearing business information about a company or individual. They are shared during formal introductions as a convenience and a leave behind for future correspondance. A business card typically includes the giver's name, company affiliation (usually with a logo) and contact information such as street addresses, telephone number(s), fax number, e-mail addresses and website. Business cards are frequently used during sales calls or networking events to provide potential customers with a means to contact the business or representative of the business. Traditionally business cards were simply black text on white cardstock stock; today professional business card designs can include one or more aspects of striking visual design including various colors, thicker cardstock, unique finishes, rounded corners or foil stamping. Learn more about business card sizes.
Full Color Business Cards
Full color cards, or cards that use many colors, are economically printed on sheetfed presses utilizing the CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, and black) four-color printing process. Screens of each color overprinted on one another create a wide gamut of color. The greatest beneift to this printing method is that the opporutnity to gang many jobs together and pass the savings along to clients. The only downside, if examined closely the colors aren't always a 100% match, however with increasing technological breakthough - colors are more consistent than they've ever been.
Spot Color Business Cards
High quality corporate business cards without full-color images are normally printed using spot colors on smaller sheetfed offset printing presses. Some companies have gone so far as to trademark their spot colors (examples are UPS brown, Los Angeles Lakers' purple, Coke Cola Red, and Tide's orange). If a business card logo is a single color and the type is another color, the process is considered two color while a two color logo with another color text would be considered three color. Typically, spot color business card printing are run in sets of two, four, or eight to be more cost efficient. The most economical method for printing spot color jobs is to print "Masters" for the main colors offering smaller orders with personalization. More spot colors can be added depending on the needs of the design. Traditionally, spot color printing was more economical to run than full color runs - however, nowadays gang-run printing has made full color printing more economical. Digital printing is one option that offers economical pricing and a spot color printing quality.
Raised Print Business Cards
To simulate the "raised-print" effect of printing with engraved plates, a less-expensive process called thermography was developed that uses the application of a plastic powder, which adheres to the wet ink. The cards are then passed through a heating unit, which melts the plastic onto the card. Spot UV varnish onto matte laminate can also have a similar effect.
Silk Laminated Business Cards
Silk laminate business cards are traditionally printed full-color, like any regular business card, however one additional step is taken to get their unique texture. The cardstock is coated with a durable, weather resistant, silk laminate finish. As the name implies silk laminated business cards have a smooth silky texture providing truly unique business cards. Additionally, you can add spot uv, decorative color foil, custom embossing and stylish round corners to create completely custom business cards. XpressPrint also offers silk laminate postcards and presentation folders in various cardstocks.
Importance of Quality Business Cards
Business cards are often the first impression a potential client has with your company. XpressPrint is your online source for Premium Full Color Printing. Our standard full color cards print on C2S Cardstock. To ensure every card has crisp color and sharp lines, XpressPrint colors are computer controlled and print 200 line screen on every job. As a print industry leader, XpressPrint offers a wide range of finishes including Matte, Spot UV, Full UV, Silk Laminate, Spot AQ, Foil Stamping and Embossing. If you wish to give that potential client more unique business cards, then maybe our Silk Laminate Finish would provide the you’re looking for.
Or maybe you'd prefer more traditional professional card instead of glossy business cards. In such case, our Uncoated Business Cards are perfect for anyone looking for a more custom look. Ordering Full Color Business Cards Online has never been easier.