Offset printing
Our business cards aren't washed-out digital plastic printed in a single pass. The white base plus cyan, magenta, yellow and black (K) are laid down separately — each colour checked on its own pass for a sharp, solid result.
Transparent Business Card Gallery
Real print samplesfor transparent business cards
Explore selected production shots that show how frosted surfaces, white ink and premium details look on real cards.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Browse our FAQ to learn more about our products, services, and production process.
General Info and Brand Impact
Transparent business cards offer a more modern, eye-catching look than classic paper cards. They help you stand out from the very first interaction and leave a more memorable impression. The see-through surface also opens up design possibilities like negative space and layering effects, making it easier to create something truly original.
A business card is a physical communication tool that represents you and your brand in face-to-face moments. First impressions are often shaped by small details. A weak or careless-looking card can leave a negative impression, while a well-designed one clearly reflects the care you put into your work and the professional image you want to project.
Material, Durability, and Print Features
Our transparent cards are typically made from high-quality PVC, usually 500 microns thick. This material is flexible, durable, and water-resistant. Depending on your design, you can choose a fully clear or a frosted transparent finish.
Plastic business cards last far longer than paper ones. They hold up much better against water, tearing and creasing, and keep their shape in a wallet or pocket over time. The difference really shows in humid conditions and with frequent handling.
Design Process and Technical Details
For the best results, we recommend print-ready files such as AI, PDF, CDR, and layered PSD. It's important that text is converted to outlines and that images are embedded in the file or supplied separately. This helps prevent any loss of quality during the printing process.
Yes. The designs you upload are reviewed against key technical criteria before printing. If we spot any issues with resolution, bleed, safe area, text size, or file structure, we'll let you know. If needed, we can also help you make the necessary adjustments.
Special Print Techniques: Foil and Spot Varnish
Foil printing adds a metallic accent using gold or silver foil. Spot varnish gives specific areas a glossy surface effect. With raised varnish, that effect is felt both visually and to the touch. These finishes give your business card a more striking and premium look.
Gold foil is a printing technique applied using a special metallic gold foil. Used on logos, text, or specific graphic areas, it delivers a bright, prestigious look.
Business Card Sizes and Formats
Our standard production sizes are: European 85x55 mm, American 89x51 mm, Square 65x65 mm, and Mini 85x40 mm.
The American business card size is 89x51 mm, while the European size is 85x55 mm. The American format looks slightly longer and narrower. The choice usually comes down to your design style and target market.
Innovative Applications and Add-On Services
Thanks to their durable build and see-through surface, plastic business cards lend themselves to all sorts of creative uses across different industries. In beauty, for example, they work as semi-transparent appointment cards; in restaurants, as mini drink or recipe cards; for personal trainers, as workout reminders; and in architecture or engineering, as purpose-built info cards.
Smart plastic business cards combine a physical card with digital content. Scanning a QR code or tapping NFC can take people straight to your website, digital business card, portfolio or social media accounts. At the moment, we can add QR codes to cards. For NFC, just get in touch with us directly.
Ordering, Shipping, and Delivery
The minimum order is 250 cards per person. If an order includes more than one person, the minimum quantity is calculated separately for each person.
No, we don't offer a proof printing service. That's because a single test print requires the same print-prep steps as a high-volume run. As a result, proof printing isn't an efficient option in terms of either technique or cost.