Foil Stamped Kraft Business Cards 700gsm
ORDERING PROCESS
Please choose from the available customisation options. If you are unsure about any options, please click the "?" and it will take you to the information page for that option. Once you have finalised your order, you will be able to upload your design files. For further details on our ordering process, please see our How to Order page.
QUESTIONS?
Call us on +44 (0)1288 350 620 between 9am and 5pm GMT, or reach out to us 'after hours' via the help desk in your account area for a quick online response.
DESIGN SERVICE
If you'd like to work with our artwork team to create your design, please complete our Design Enquiry Form for a design quote.
Our premium Kraft Business Cards are produced using GF Smith's Nomad Kraft card stock which we duplex to create a thick 700gsm premium Kraft board. These kraft business cards are then hot foil stamped with your choice of 20 metallic and special effect foil colours. Add visual elevation to your business cards with foil edge gilding as well!
MULTI-NAME & CUSTOM PRINT QUOTATIONS
If you'd like multiple sets beyond what can be ordered online or if you require a custom printing quote, please submit a ticket via the Help Desk in your account. A friendly team member will get in touch to see how we can assist!
ARTWORK GUIDELINES
Please ensure that you/your designer follow the artwork guidelines set out in our File Setup Guide. We have also included blank templates below, to help you create your artwork.
BLANK TEMPLATES
85mm X 55mm (UK)
Landscape
Portrait
3.5" X 2" (US)
Landscape
Portrait
90mm x 55mm (EU)
Landscape
Portrait
55mm Square
Templates
For further information on file setup, please click on the purple button:.
File Setup GuideNeed a quote for professional graphic design? Reach out to us with your design brief for a quote!
PRODUCTION INFO
TURNAROUND TIMES
The production times quoted on our website are based on typical production schedules and cannot be guaranteed. If you require a product urgently or by a specific date, please contact us before ordering and we will do our upmost to adjust our production schedules and meet your needs. Our ability to meet very tight delivery deadlines is subject to order specifications, quantities, machine requirements, third-party couriers and several other factors that may be beyond our control.
FOIL STAMPING
All foil stamping is carried out in-house at After Hours Creative. We apply foil effects using an etched metal die/plate and a combination of heat and pressure to press the foil in to the card stock. This foil stamping process creates a slight indentation in the card stock during the foil application. The amount of indentation is carried out at the discretion of the foil technician. Too much of an impression can cause the foil to bleed around the edges or create filling in between foil elements. Our priority is always achieving the highest quality foil print.
DEBOSSING
Debossing entails making a subtle indentation into the stock, with the absence of foil (blind debossing) or with foil. Any media produced with debossing is done at the technician's discretion, as too much of a deboss can cause the foil to bleed around the edges and result in a poor quality finish, so we find a balance between quality of print and the level of deboss.
FOIL EDGE GILDING
Foil edge gilding is the application of metallic and satin foil colours to the edges of business cards and invitations. It is synonymous with status and prestige and is a specialised service carried out in-house at our studio. The process involves carefully sanding down the edges of business cards and invitations, then applying foil using a heated roller. The entire process is carried out by hand, which is why edge gilded products have longer production times. Please note that, you will lose up to 1mm on each edge of your business cards due to the sanding and gilding process.