Product info
Reliable, full-colour business cards for introductions, appointments and everyday networking. Configure the size, stock, paper weight, finish, printed sides, corners, production speed and artwork route on the product page.
Artwork guidance: use CMYK artwork at 300 dpi, include 3 mm bleed and keep important content at least 4 mm from the cut line.
Dark artwork: A laminate finish is recommended for designs with large areas of dark ink because it helps protect the printed surface from rubbing.
Business Cards · Classic
Classic Business Cards
Professional full-colour business cards with flexible paper, finish, printing and corner options.
Make every introduction count
Classic cards, made for your brand
Reliable, full-colour business cards for introductions, appointments and everyday networking. Configure the size, stock, paper weight, finish, printed sides, corners, production speed and artwork route on the product page.
Artwork guidance: use CMYK artwork at 300 dpi, include 3 mm bleed and keep important content at least 4 mm from the cut line.
Dark artwork: A laminate finish is recommended for designs with large areas of dark ink because it helps protect the printed surface from rubbing.
Recycled, BioTop, PaperWise Natural and Fold Kraft papers are available under the Eco material type.
Production details
Product specifications
- Materials
- Matt, glossy, eco, writable and specialist choices
- Finishing
- Gloss, matte, velvet, UV or no additional finish
- High-quality full-colour reproduction
- Printing options
- Single-sided or double-sided
- Cutting
- Straight or rounded corners
- Print technique
- Professional digital print for shorter runs and offset lithography for larger runs
Print-ready artwork
Design guidelines
File formats
Supply a print-ready, vector-based PDF whenever possible. High-resolution JPG files work well for photography, and PNG files can also be accepted.
CMYK colour
Prepare artwork in CMYK rather than RGB. FOGRA39 / ISO Coated v2 is the recommended colour profile. RGB files can be converted, but the printed colour may differ from the screen.
Image resolution
Images and graphics should be at least 300 dpi at their final printed size.
Bleed and safety margin
Add 3 mm bleed to every edge and keep important text or graphics at least 4 mm inside the trim and fold lines.
Fonts and small text
Use a minimum font size of 6 pt. Embed or outline fonts. For small black text, use 100% black rather than a four-colour black mix.
Line thickness
Positive lines should be at least 0.25 pt. Reversed or negative lines should be at least 0.5 pt.
Overprint
Check that no artwork element is set to overprint unless that effect is intentional.
Ink coverage
Keep total ink coverage below 300%. A 260% ink limit is a practical target for converted colour images.
Borders and cutting tolerance
Avoid narrow frames near the edge. Small cutting variations can make a perfectly even border appear off-centre.
Helpful answers
Frequently asked questions
What are classic business cards used for?
They help introduce your business, make a strong first impression and exchange company or contact information with customers and partners.
Which materials can I choose?
Choose from matt, glossy, eco, uncoated and special material types, including silk, gloss, recycled, writable offset, metallic and pearl stocks, with optional gloss, matt or velvet lamination or a UV gloss finish.
When will my cards be ready?
Production starts after payment and artwork approval, and the production schedule is confirmed after your artwork has been reviewed. If you upload artwork or design online, you approve the final file before checkout.
Which printing techniques are used?
Professional digital printing is efficient for smaller runs, while offset lithography delivers sharp, consistent colour and better value for larger quantities.
Do folded cards arrive already folded?
Folded formats can arrive flat with a crease applied, making them quick and easy to fold accurately.
What is cutting deviation?
Cards are printed in sheets, stacked and trimmed together. The stack can shift slightly during cutting, so artwork needs bleed and a safe area to prevent important content sitting too close to the edge.
Can drill holes be added?
No. Drill holes are not available on Classic Business Cards.
From screen to print
How ordering works
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Choose and configure
Select the finished size, material, paper, finish, printed sides and corners.
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Select the print run
Choose the print run you need. The price updates live as you change your options.
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Choose an artwork route
Design online or upload print-ready artwork before checkout, or ask ArtCreators to prepare the design after payment.
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Review and checkout
Confirm the product configuration and artwork route in the cart, then complete payment.
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Supply the final file
Upload print-ready artwork and approve the proof of every page, or design online and approve the exact final file, before checkout. With our design service, you approve the final design.
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