Hot Stamped Business Cards

Hot Stamped Business Cards

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Make a bold impression with our Hot Stamped Business Cards. Featuring custom foil stamping in a variety of metallic colors, these business cards add a luxurious touch to your brand. Paired with high-quality digital printing, you can create eye-catching, memorable cards that stand out in any professional setting.

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Elevate Your Brand with Hot Stamped Business Cards

In today’s competitive business landscape, making a memorable first impression is essential. Hot Stamped Business Cards from Printing.com.sg offer the perfect combination of elegance and professionalism, helping your brand shine with custom foil stamping. Whether you’re looking to add a touch of luxury with gold or silver foil or make a statement with bold colors like red or blue, hot stamping brings your designs to life with a striking, tactile finish.

Hot stamping is the process of applying metallic or colored foil to your business card using heat and pressure. This creates a shiny, reflective effect that not only adds visual appeal but also adds texture. It’s the perfect way to highlight your logo, business name, or other key elements, ensuring your card stands out from the competition.

Customize Your Hot Stamped Business Cards

At Printing.com.sg, we believe in offering complete customization so you can create business cards that truly reflect your brand identity. Here are some of the options available for your hot stamped business cards:

Printing Options:
We offer full-color printing on both the front and back of your cards, ensuring your designs are vibrant and sharp. Our high-quality digital printing technology guarantees that every detail of your design is captured with precision.

Orientation Options:
Choose between portrait or landscape orientation to suit your branding. Whether you prefer a classic portrait layout or a modern landscape design, our options give you flexibility to match your vision.

Size Options:
We provide several size options to cater to your preferences:

  • Local Size: 89mm x 54mm – Standard size in Singapore.
  • Standard Size: 90mm x 55mm – A popular choice for business cards worldwide.
  • Credit Card Size: 85mm x 55mm – Convenient for carrying in wallets.
  • Europe Size: 88.9mm x 50.8mm – Perfect for European business standards.
  • Square Size: 65mm x 65mm – A unique, modern option that makes your cards stand out.

Premium Materials and Coatings for a Luxurious Finish

Your business card should not only look good but feel great in hand. That’s why we offer a range of premium materials and coatings that enhance the durability and appearance of your cards.

Materials Options:

  • 260gsm Art Card: Lightweight and flexible, ideal for everyday use.
  • 310gsm Art Card: Thicker and more durable, giving a professional look.
  • 350gsm Art Card: The heaviest option, offering maximum sturdiness and a high-end feel.

Coating Options:

  • Matt Lamination: A smooth, non-reflective finish that adds a sophisticated touch.
  • Gloss Lamination: A shiny, reflective finish that enhances the vibrancy of colors, perfect for bold designs.

Add a Touch of Elegance with Hot Stamping

Choose from a variety of hot stamp colors to give your business cards a personalized touch:

Hot Stamp Colors:

  • Gold
  • Matte Gold
  • Silver
  • Matte Silver
  • Rose Gold
  • Red
  • Green
  • Blue

Whether you’re looking to create a classic, refined look with gold or silver foil, or want to make a bold statement with vibrant colors, our hot stamping options ensure your cards leave a lasting impression.

Finishing Options for a Polished Look

Choose between No Corner for traditional square edges or Round Corner for a modern, smooth edge that gives your cards a unique flair. Both options add to the professionalism and durability of your hot stamped business cards.

Turnaround Time

We understand the importance of time-sensitive projects. That’s why we offer a 7-9 business day turnaround time (excluding weekends and holidays). Please note that delivery depends on artwork approval, selected imprint methods, quantity, and shipping location.

If you have any questions or need further assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We’re here to help!

Looking for free business card design templates? Visit Freepik to explore a wide range of customizable business card templates available for free download.

Specifications

Add a touch of luxury to your brand with our Hot Stamped Business Cards. Featuring vibrant metallic foil in stunning colors, these cards deliver a premium look that makes a lasting impression. Elevate your business with eye-catching designs and a polished finish that stands out in any professional setting.

  • Printing Option: Full-color printing for front and back.
  • Imprint Method: High-quality digital print ensures vibrant colors and sharp details.
  • Orientation Option: Portrait or landscape to best suit your design.

Size Options:

  • Local: 89mm x 54mm
  • Standard: 90mm x 55mm
  • Credit Card Size: 85mm x 55mm
  • Europe Size: 88.9mm x 50.8mm
  • Square: 65mm x 65mm

Materials Options:

  • 260gsm Art Card
  • 310gsm Art Card
  • 350gsm Art Card

Coating Options:

  • Matt Lamination: Smooth, non-reflective finish.
  • Gloss Lamination: Shiny, reflective surface for vibrant colors.

Hot Stamp Colors:

  • Gold, Matte Gold, Silver, Matte Silver, Rose Gold, Red, Green, Blue

Finishing Options:

  • No Corner: Traditional square edges.
  • Round Corner: Adds a unique touch.

Turnaround Time: 7-9 Business Days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)

Art Card Thickness

What Paper We Use?

Your business card is a direct reflection of your brand, so it’s essential to choose a paper type that not only complements your design but also stands the test of time. Below are the premium paper options we offer for your business cards:

  • 260gsm Gloss Art
    Ideal for vibrant and striking prints, 260gsm gloss art paper provides a high-gloss finish similar to traditional photographic prints. This smooth surface enhances the depth and vibrancy of your artwork, making it perfect for designs that require sharp detail and rich color tones.
  • 310gsm Gloss Art
    As our most popular choice for professional and full-color printing, 310gsm gloss art paper strikes the perfect balance between durability and quality. With its glossy, bright white finish, this paper resembles high-end picture paper and delivers exceptional color reproduction, making it ideal for impactful business cards that stand out.
  • 350gsm Gloss Art
    If you prefer a thicker, more robust card, 350gsm gloss art paper is the perfect option. Its glossy, smooth surface adds a polished, professional touch to your design, offering a “picture-perfect” look and feel that leaves a lasting impression. This sturdy card stock is well-suited for business cards that need to exude quality and durability.

Tip: Paper weight is measured in grams per square meter (gsm). The higher the gsm, the thicker and sturdier the paper. This ensures your business cards not only look great but also feel substantial in the hand.

By choosing our Standard Business Cards, you are guaranteed a professional and polished product that reflects your brand’s identity. Get started today and stand out from the crowd!

Artwork Preparation

Please follow our artwork preparation guidelines to ensure that your artwork file is set up correctly for printing. This will help avoid any production issues and ensure that your final product meets your expectations.

1. Add 3 mm of Bleed

During the production of paper products, slight cutting imperfections are to be expected — cutting can be off by a couple of millimeters from the cutting line. To accommodate for these small shifts, add 3 mm of bleed on all edges of your artwork. Ensure all colors, background images, and design elements extend to the edge of the bleed area to avoid unwanted white borders after trimming.

Learn more about how to set up the bleed here.

2. Keep Your Content Within a 3 mm Safety Margin

To prevent important elements like text and logos from being cut off, keep all critical content at least 3 mm inside from the trim line (also known as the “safety margin”). This ensures that nothing essential will be too close to the edge after trimming.

3. Use CMYK Color Mode

For accurate color representation in print, always set your artwork to CMYK color mode. This ensures the colors you see on-screen will translate properly to the final printed product.

4. Use an Image Resolution of at Least 300 DPI

To guarantee sharp and clear images, all raster images (photos or non-vector elements) should be at least 300 DPI (dots per inch). Anything lower may result in blurry or pixelated prints.

5. Use the Right Values for Grey Elements

When creating grey elements, ensure you use the right CMYK values to avoid color inconsistencies in print. For a neutral grey, use equal values of cyan, magenta, yellow, and black (C:0 M:0 Y:0 K:50).

6. Use the Right Values for Black Elements

For solid black areas, use rich black (C:60 M:40 Y:40 K:100) to achieve a deep, vibrant black. For text and fine lines, use pure black (C:0 M:0 Y:0 K:100) to prevent over-inking.

7. Use Maximum 2 Colors for Lines Finer than 2 pt

For thin lines (less than 2 pt in width), use no more than 2 colors to ensure clarity in printing. This reduces the risk of misregistration and blurry lines in the final product.

8. Convert All Fonts to Outlines or Embed Them in Your File

Ensure that your fonts appear correctly by either converting all fonts to outlines or embedding them in your artwork file. This prevents any font-related issues when your file is printed.

9. Save and Upload Your Artwork Files as PDF/X-1a

For the best compatibility and print quality, save your final artwork file as PDF/X-1a. This ensures all fonts, images, and settings are embedded correctly and optimized for printing.

10. Check for Overprint

Before submitting your artwork, double-check for any overprint settings that might cause elements to disappear in print. Turn off overprint for non-essential objects to ensure everything prints as expected.

Following these guidelines will ensure your artwork is print-ready and minimizes the risk of production delays or errors. If you have any questions about the artwork, please check our Knowledge Base section or feel free to contact us.

Design

Design Recommendations

Hot Stamped Business Cards offer a premium finish with metallic foil highlights, perfect for brands looking to make a lasting impression. Here are some tips to make the most of this elegant design option.

1. Simple and Sophisticated Design

A minimalistic design works best with hot stamping. Focus on key elements such as your logo and essential details to let the metallic foil shine. Avoid overcrowding the card with too many graphic elements or text.

2. Utilize Your Brand Colors

For Hot Stamped Business Cards, Pantone color printing is available by quote but not offered for instant online orders. Choose full-color CMYK printing to pair vibrant designs with the elegant metallic foil finish.

3. Highlight Important Elements with Hot Stamping

Hot stamping is ideal for accentuating logos, headers, or specific graphic elements. Select bold areas where the metallic foil can stand out, and avoid applying it to small, intricate details or fine text.

4. Choose Readable Fonts

To maintain clarity and legibility, use clean and professional fonts. We recommend a minimum font size of 7pt for any text elements, ensuring that your design is both elegant and easy to read.

5. Balance Your Layout

Leave plenty of white space around your hot-stamped elements. This ensures the foil finish is the focal point and that your design remains polished and uncluttered.

Need Help with Design?

Our in-house design team is available to help you create a stunning, professional business card design that incorporates hot stamping seamlessly. Whether you need minor adjustments or a full custom design, we’ve got you covered.

You can order design services directly from our Graphic Design Services page and add them to your cart along with your Hot Stamped Business Cards order.

Download Template

Create your perfect Business Card design with ease using our downloadable templates. Follow the steps below to ensure your design is print-ready.

Step-by-Step Tutorial: How to Create a Design for Print

  1. Choose Your Template:
    • Select the appropriate business card template for your desired size and format from the options below. We offer templates in various sizes, including Local, Standard, Credit Card Size, Europe Size, and Square, compatible with popular design software such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
  2. Set Up Your Design:
    • Open the downloaded template in your chosen design software.
    • Ensure that all critical information, such as your logo, name, job title, contact details, and any branding elements, is within the designated “Safe Zone” to prevent it from being trimmed during the cutting process.
  3. Add Your Artwork and Text:
    • Insert your artwork and text within the template guidelines. Use high-resolution images (300 DPI or higher) and vector graphics to maintain the quality of your design.
    • Use CMYK color mode to ensure accurate color representation in print.
  4. Include Bleed and Margin:
    • Make sure your design extends to the “Bleed Area” to avoid white edges around your card. Keep all important elements within the “Margin Line” to prevent them from being cut off.
  5. Save Your File:
    • Save your design in the recommended format (PDF, JPEG, PNG) with a minimum of 300 DPI resolution. Ensure all fonts are outlined or embedded, and images are properly linked.
  6. Review and Upload:
    • Double-check your design for any errors or adjustments needed. Once satisfied, you can upload your file(s) during the checkout process or after completing your order.

Download Templates:

  • Local Size (89mm x 54mm)
  • Standard Size (90mm x 55mm)
  • Credit Card Size (85mm x 55mm)
  • Europe Size (88.9mm x 50.8mm)
  • Square Size (65mm x 65mm)

Click the links to download the templates compatible with your design software.

65x65mm-square.ai85x55mm-creditcard.ai89x51mm-europe.ai89x54mm-local.ai90x55mm-standard.ai

Can’t Find the Template You Need?

If you cannot find the template you desire or need a custom size, please contact us for further assistance. Our team is here to help you create the perfect business card!

How to Order

Step 1: Select Your Options

Choose your desired options for the Business Card product, such as size, material, coating, and finishing.

Step 2: Select Your Quantity

Select the quantity you need for your order.

  • Example: If you wish to print 100 pcs for 2 different names or designs, select “2” in the quantity dropdown (each selection represents one set of 100 pcs).

Step 3: Add to Cart & Check Out

Click “Add to Cart” and proceed to checkout.

  • You can upload your file(s) during the checkout process or after completing your order.

Step 4: Proof Reading

Our design team will review your uploaded file(s) and send you the final proof for your approval before printing.

Step 5: Proceed to Print

Once you approve the proof, we will begin printing your business cards as per your specifications.

Step 6: Delivered to You

Your business cards will be carefully packaged and delivered to your specified address.

FAQs

1. What is hot stamping, and how does it enhance my business cards?

Hot stamping is a printing technique that applies metallic foil, such as gold or silver, to specific areas of your business card. This creates a reflective, shiny effect that adds a premium, luxurious finish to logos, text, or graphic elements.

2. What printing options are available for Hot Stamped Business Cards?

We offer full-color CMYK printing for vibrant designs. Pantone color printing is available by quote but not offered for instant online orders.

3. What types of design elements work best with hot stamping?

Hot stamping is most effective when applied to bold, larger elements like logos, headers, or key graphic details. Small, intricate designs or fine text may not produce the desired effect with hot stamping.

4. What sizes are available for Hot Stamped Business Cards?

We offer a variety of standard business card sizes:

  • Local Size (89mm x 54mm)
  • Standard Size (90mm x 55mm)
  • Credit Card Size (85mm x 55mm)
  • Europe Size (88.9mm x 50.8mm)
  • Square Size (65mm x 65mm)

5. Can I upload my own design for Hot Stamped Business Cards?

Yes, you can upload your print-ready design in PDF, AI, EPS, or high-resolution JPEG formats. Ensure your design follows our Artwork Preparation guidelines for the best print and hot stamping results.

6. Do you offer design services for Hot Stamped Business Cards?

Yes, our in-house design team can assist with creating a professional design that integrates hot stamping. You can order design services directly from our Graphic Design Services page.

7. How many cards can I order at once?

For Hot Stamped Business Cards, we offer a range of quantity options starting from 100 pieces, with options for 200, 300, and 500 pieces.

8. Will I receive a proof before printing?

Yes, after submitting your order, you will receive a digital proof for your review and approval. Once you approve the proof, we will proceed with printing.

9. What material options are available for Hot Stamped Business Cards?

We offer premium paper options, including 260gsm, 310gsm, and 350gsm Art Card, which provide a sturdy base for applying hot stamping and other finishes.

If you have any questions about the product and ordering process, please check our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section. If you can’t find your answer there, feel free to contact our friendly customer support at support@printing.com.sg.

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