600gsm Thick Business Cards Hot Sale Double Sides Printing
Business cards printed on 400gsm to 600gsm cotton or special paper and finished with letterpress, hot foil stamping and painted colour edges. The card is printed in CMYK and can carry gold, rose gold or hologram foil on a black or coloured stock, with the edge painted as a separate step so a second colour shows on the card's thickness. It is ordered by firms replacing a standard 300gsm card with something that holds its shape and announces itself when handed across a table.
What This Product Gives You
- Cotton stock at 400gsm to 600gsm keeps its shape in a pocket instead of curling like lighter coated paper
- A painted colour edge puts brand colour on the one surface a thin card has nothing to show
- Hot foil stamping in gold, rose gold or hologram gives a metallic surface CMYK printing cannot produce
- Letterpress and CMYK on the same card combine photographic artwork with a pressed impression
- An MOQ of 200 pcs suits a founder or a small partnership rather than forcing a staff-wide run
- Express door to door delivery in 3-5 working days means a card can reach an event in the same week
Where It Is Used and Who Buys It
Application Scenarios
- Founder, partner and director cards for professional services firms
- Identity cards for jewellery, fashion and luxury retail counters
- Cards produced for a rebrand launch or an industry conference
- Membership and gift cards printed to match a company card design
- Short premium runs ordered alongside a larger standard staff card order
Who It Is For
- Brand owners commissioning identity material as part of a rebrand
- Design agencies specifying cards on behalf of clients
- Print brokers sourcing foil, letterpress and edge painting in one place
- Marketing managers buying a premium short run for senior staff
- Procurement buyers replacing generic 300gsm cards across a firm
What Goes Wrong Without It
- Thin cards curl and soften in a pocket, so the card that arrives at a meeting is not the one that was printed
- A standard card has no visible edge, which wastes the surface that makes a thick card recognisable
- Metallic effects printed in CMYK look flat and grey next to genuine foil
- Suppliers with a 1000 piece minimum make a short partner run uneconomic
- Sourcing print, foil and edge painting separately adds handoffs where registration and colour drift
Technical Features
- 400gsm to 600gsm cotton paper or special paper stock
- 4 colour CMYK process printing
- Letterpress and embossing on the same sheet
- Hot foil stamping in gold, rose gold and hologram foils
- Painted colour edges applied as a separate finishing step
- Standard 3.5 by 2 inch format at 89mm x 51mm, or any custom size
Specification
| Product Name | Letterpress and embossing colour edge paper business card |
|---|---|
| Material | 400-600gsm cotton paper or special paper |
| Printing | 4 colour CMYK |
| Finishing | Hot foil stamping, letterpress, coloured edges |
| Standard Size | 3.5 by 2 inches, 89mm x 51mm |
| Size | Custom size accepted |
| Surface Finish | Matte, glossy or soft-touch suede |
| Colour | Customised colour |
| Design | Customer artwork |
| MOQ | 200 pcs |
| Express Delivery | 3-5 working days door to door |
| Air Freight | 7-9 working days airport to airport |
| Sea Freight | 20-30 days port to port |
| Sample | Available |
Materials and Manufacturing Process
Materials
- Cotton paper 400-600gsm
- Special paper
- Black card paper
Manufacturing Process
- Artwork preflight and imposition
- CMYK offset printing
- Letterpress and embossing
- Hot foil stamping
- Die cutting
- Edge painting
- Hand inspection
- Packing
How This Job Is Checked
- Artwork preflighted and a PDF proof approved before the foil die is cut
- Foil adhesion and coverage checked on the first sheets off the stamping press
- Edge paint inspected along the full card edge for gaps and bleed onto the face
- Each card checked by hand against the approved artwork for colour and finish
- Photographs of the finished cards sent for approval before shipment
What You Can Change
- Stock weight chosen between 400gsm and 600gsm cotton or special paper
- Edge colour painted to match a brand colour
- Foil selected from gold, rose gold, silver or hologram
- Matte, glossy or soft-touch suede surface
- Letterpress or embossing applied to selected elements
- Custom card size, or the standard 89mm x 51mm format
Compared With the Alternatives
| Alternative | How This Compares |
|---|---|
| Standard 300gsm coated business cards | 600gsm cotton holds its shape and takes an edge colour, though standard coated stock is much cheaper and prints photographic images more cleanly |
| Plastic PVC business cards | Cotton stock takes foil, letterpress and a painted edge that PVC cannot, while PVC is waterproof and survives longer in a wallet |
| Digitally printed short run cards | Offset CMYK with foil holds colour across the whole run, but digital printing is faster and cheaper below a couple of hundred cards |
Getting the Best Result
- Supply artwork as PDF, AI or PSD at 300dpi minimum with fonts converted to outlines
- Put foil elements on their own layer as solid shapes rather than gradients
- Specify the edge colour by Pantone reference so it can be mixed to a target
- Choose soft-touch suede where the card will be handled, as it shows fingerprints far less than gloss
- Keep fine text clear of the card edge, since edge painting encroaches slightly on the face
- Book express door to door shipping if the cards are needed within a week of approval
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600gsm Thick Business Cards Hot Sale Double Sides Printing FAQ
What is the minimum order quantity?
200 pcs, which suits a partner or founder run rather than a company-wide order.
What stock do you use?
400gsm to 600gsm cotton paper or special paper. 600gsm is the usual choice when a painted edge is part of the design.
Which foils are available?
Gold, silver, rose gold and hologram foils, hot stamped after printing. Foil artwork should be supplied as solid shapes on its own layer.
How long does shipping take?
3-5 working days by express door to door, 7-9 working days by air, or 20-30 days by sea for larger consignments.
What is the standard card size?
3.5 by 2 inches, which is 89mm x 51mm. Any custom size is accepted.
Can I get a sample first?
Yes. Stock samples are free, and a custom sample is charged with the cost refunded once the bulk order is confirmed.
What are the payment terms?
A 30-50% deposit before production and the balance before shipment, by PayPal, bank transfer or Western Union.
Quote 600gsm Thick Business Cards Hot Sale Double Sides Printing
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.