Playing Cards Printing

Custom playing cards wholesale poker card pack in 1 free box

Custom playing cards are printed decks produced to your own artwork in poker size at 63 x 88 mm or bridge size at 57 x 87 mm, with 52 to 54 cards per deck or a customised count. Cards are printed CMYK and PMS with rounded standard edges for handling, and each deck is packed in a paper or plastic box, usually a 4+4C printed paper box with the deck shrink wrapped at 54 or 55 pcs. Because a deck carries 54 cards and a box front and back, a single pack yields up to 56 separate advertising pages, which is why furniture and property companies use it as a promotional item. Card stock runs from 0.26mm up to 0.35mm, with premium cards at 350 gsm or more.

Key Benefits

What This Product Gives You

  • A single deck gives up to 56 distinct printed advertising faces including both sides of the box
  • Lithographic printing holds precise detail, so custom illustrations survive the reduction to card size
  • Standard rounded edges keep the deck comfortable to shuffle rather than sharp in the hand
  • Card stock from 0.26mm to 0.35mm lets you trade cost against the feel of a heavier premium card
  • Shrink wrapping each deck at 54 or 55 pcs keeps the pack sealed from factory to end customer
  • Existing samples are free and can be supplied at any time, so card feel can be judged before ordering
Application

Where It Is Used and Who Buys It

Application Scenarios

  • Promotional decks for home furnishing and real estate companies
  • Collectible card sets sold at retail
  • Birthday and Christmas gift packs
  • Corporate giveaway decks at exhibitions
  • Branded decks sold alongside a product range

Who It Is For

  • Marketing managers planning a printed promotional giveaway
  • Wholesalers buying decks for retail distribution
  • Gift and novelty brands developing collectible packs
  • Property and furnishing companies running advertising campaigns
  • Print brokers quoting custom deck work
Problems Solved

What Goes Wrong Without It

  • Most promotional print items carry one or two printed faces, which limits how much a campaign can say
  • Thin card stock bends permanently after a few games and the deck looks used immediately
  • Sharp square-cut edges make a deck unpleasant to shuffle and it gets set aside
  • Unsealed decks arrive with cards already loose in the box after freight
  • Artwork detail disappears when a deck is printed without a process that holds fine line work
Technical

Technical Features

  • Poker size 63.5 x 88.9 mm and bridge size 57.15 x 88.9 mm, or customised
  • 52 to 54 cards per deck or a customised card count
  • CMYK and PMS printing
  • Lithographic printing for precise custom illustrations
  • Card thickness options from 0.26mm to 0.35mm
  • Standard rounded edges for handling
Specification

Specification

Card Size57 x 87 mm, 63 x 88 mm or customised
Poker Size2.5 x 3.5 inches, 63.5 x 88.9 mm
Bridge Size2.25 x 3.5 inches, 57.15 x 88.9 mm
Number of Cards52-54 cards or customised
Card Thickness0.26mm to 0.35mm
Premium Card Weight350 gsm or more
Printing OptionsCMYK and PMS printing
Print MethodLithographic printing
Edge StyleStandard rounded edges
PackagingPaper box or plastic box, generally 4+4C printed paper box
Pack Format54 or 55 pcs per deck, each deck shrink wrapped
UsageCollectible gifts, birthday gifts, Christmas gifts
LogoCustomised logo printed
Production

Materials and Manufacturing Process

Materials

  • PVC plastic card stock
  • Paper card stock

Manufacturing Process

  • Artwork preparation and imposition
  • Lithographic printing
  • Surface finishing
  • Cutting and edge rounding
  • Deck collation
  • Shrink wrapping
  • Box packing
Quality Control

How This Job Is Checked

  • Card imposition and face order are checked before printing so no deck ships incomplete
  • A PDF proof of every card face and the box is approved before the run
  • Colour across the deck is matched by hand against the approved proof
  • Decks are counted at 54 or 55 pcs before shrink wrapping
  • Photographs of the packed decks and boxes are sent for approval before shipment
Customisation

What You Can Change

  • Card size chosen as poker, bridge or a custom dimension
  • Card count set at 52, 54 or a customised number
  • Individual artwork on every card face for advertising use
  • CMYK plus PMS spot colour for brand elements
  • Card thickness selected between 0.26mm and 0.35mm
  • Packaging in a 4+4C printed paper box or a plastic box
Comparison

Compared With the Alternatives

AlternativeHow This Compares
Plastic PVC cardsPVC lasts far longer under heavy play and resists spills, though paper card stock costs less for a promotional giveaway
Standard flyer or leafletA deck gives up to 56 printed faces and gets kept, while a leaflet is cheaper per contact and easier to mail
Thinner 0.26mm card stock0.35mm and 350 gsm cards feel substantially better in the hand, but the thinner option cuts cost on a large giveaway run
Use Guide

Getting the Best Result

  • Supply each card face as a separate artwork page at 300dpi with fonts converted to outlines
  • Keep important detail inside a safe margin so edge rounding does not clip it
  • Choose poker size at 63 x 88 mm for general play and bridge size at 57 x 87 mm for smaller hands
  • Specify 0.35mm stock where the deck will be shuffled repeatedly rather than kept as a collectible
  • Send box artwork for all faces since the box adds two more advertising pages
  • Request a free existing sample first to judge card feel and finish
Answers

Custom playing cards wholesale poker card pack in 1 free box FAQ

What card sizes do you offer?

57 x 87 mm bridge size and 63 x 88 mm poker size as standard, or a fully customised size.

How many cards are in a deck?

52 to 54 cards, or a customised count. Packs are generally shrink wrapped at 54 or 55 pcs per deck.

How thick are the cards?

Card thickness options run from 0.26mm to 0.35mm, and premium cards can be 350 gsm or more.

Are samples available?

Existing samples are free and can be provided at any time, which is the quickest way to judge card feel.

How are the decks packed?

Each deck goes into a paper or plastic box, generally a 4+4C printed paper box, with the deck shrink wrapped inside.

Can every card have a different design?

Yes. With 54 cards plus the front and back of the box, up to 56 different advertising pages can be created.

What are the payment terms?

PayPal, bank transfer or Western Union, with a 30-50% deposit before production and the balance before shipment.

Next Step

Quote Custom playing cards wholesale poker card pack in 1 free box

Send the quantity, size and finish. Digital samples run in 1-2 working days and custom sample cost is refunded once the bulk order is confirmed.