Product Description

It’s clear to us that your company’s success is essential to you. In addition, we recognize the importance of maintaining a waste-free workplace for your business. It’s difficult to avoid using excessive amounts of plastic and paper when placing orders for essential items for your marketing. Because of this, 1800 Printing NYC offers kraft business cards as a new and exciting business card option. In addition to being ecologically responsible, these business cards have a high-quality appearance because they are made entirely from recycled materials.

For those that care about the environment, 1800 Printing offers kraft business cards. You can build a positive brand image if your organization is involved in environmental conservation projects. One approach to help the environment without spending a lot of money is to use our 100% Recycled Kraft business cards. Using kraft business cards will set your firm apart from the competition because of its sturdy, thick, and organic nature. We offer green business cards made of recyclable materials to businesses. Because we’re using recycled materials, the business cards will be a natural brown color.

An attractive appearance is provided by the kraft-colored business cards. In addition to helping the environment, think of the new customers you’ll get. Doing business with a company that cares about the environment will be welcomed by many customers. One of the most effective ways to increase your business is to use a business card as a little marketing tool. What better way to demonstrate your dedication to recycling and conservation than with a business card?

Product Specification

Unique look card stock
Eco-friendly recyclable card
Sizes 1.5″ up to 3.5″
Worldwide shipping

Sample Packs

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Nationwide Shipping!

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Design Templates

Download our print design templates to ensure your artwork is configured correctly for the bet possible print result.

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We’re committed to preserving our environment and proud to be FSC-certified using responsibly forested paper products.

Our eco-friendly printing techniques include using only soy inks made from natural soybeans.

To get you what you need faster, we offer fast nationwide shipping on all our products using trusted UPS couriers.

We strive to achieve high quality digital and offset printing at affordable pricing that wont break the bank.

With over 20 years experience in print, 1800 Printing is your expert local printing shop!

We’ve been here in Brooklyn for over 20 years looking after all your printing needs. Large format printing, everyday marketing, restaurant, church & business printing, 1800 Printing is your local printing shop of choice. Talk to one of our expert team today about your next printing project.

Technical and Customization Options for Brown Kraft Business Cards
Specification	Available Options
Size	1.5" x 3.5", 1.75" x 3.5", 2" x 2" (Square), 2" x 3", 2" x 3.5", 2" x 4", 2.125" x 3.375", 2.5" x 2.5" (Square)
Quantity	100, 250, 500, 1000
Print Sides	One Sided - No White Mask, One Sided - With White Mask, Double Sided - No White Mask, Double Sided - With White Mask
Card Stock	18pt Kraft Stock
Design	Upload your own design, Custom design (+$100)
Turnaround	5-7 Business Days

Compliance & Technical Standards for Brown Kraft Business Cards

Material & Process Compliance

Substrate: 100% recycled uncoated Kraft board in 18 pt or 24 pt thickness, with a natural brown fiber finish. Stock manufactured in compliance with ISO 536 (grammage), ISO 2471 (opacity), and ISO 9706 (archival permanence) standards.
Printing Method: Full-color CMYK digital or offset printing, optimized for absorbent uncoated paper surfaces. Optional white ink underprint layer available for lightening design areas. Printing conforms to ISO 12647-2 color control standards for uncoated substrates.
Finishing: Uncoated matte surface with optional rounded corners. Cut and trimmed to exact tolerance via precision guillotine cutting per ISO 287 (moisture control) guidelines.
Compliance: Paper and inks are REACH and RoHS compliant; produced under ISO 14001 environmental management systems.
Material Source: Post-consumer and post-industrial recycled fiber blend, sourced from FSC-certified recycling facilities.

Dimensional & Build Standards

Attribute	Nominal	Tolerance	Notes
Card Size	3.5″ × 2″ (U.S. Standard)	±0.5 mm	Custom sizes produced upon specification request
Thickness	18 pt – 24 pt	±5 %	Dependent on stock type and finish selection
Trim Accuracy	±0.5 mm	—	Precision cut to minimize fiber tear on uncoated edge
Print Resolution	300 dpi	±5 %	Digital or offset CMYK, adjusted for fiber absorption

Environmental & Safety Disclosures

Material Safety: Kraft board free of chlorine bleach, optical brighteners, and synthetic coatings. VOC content below ASTM D3960 thresholds.
Recyclability: 100 % recyclable and biodegradable; compostable under standard paper recycling streams.
Ink Composition: Vegetable-based or soy-based inks available; metallic or UV inks optional but may reduce recyclability.
Storage: Store flat between 18–25 °C and 40–55 % RH; avoid high humidity to prevent board warping.

Quality Assurance & Color Management

Color Calibration: Color profiles adjusted using ICC profiles for uncoated papers (GRACoL Uncoated v2); ΔE2000 color variance ≤5 acceptable due to natural fiber variance.
Print Inspection: Random sample QC every 250 units for registration, density, and fiber show-through.
Trim Verification: Cut alignment maintained within ±0.5 mm tolerance per ASTM D685.
Batch Traceability: Fiber source, paper mill batch, and ink lot recorded for every production run.

File Preparation Alignment

Bleed: 3 mm (0.125″) bleed and 3 mm safe zone.
Resolution: Minimum 300 dpi at actual size.
Color Mode: CMYK only; white ink mask must be supplied as a separate vector layer named White.
Texture Compensation: Increase contrast by 15–20% in artwork for best legibility on brown substrates.
Fonts & Lines: Convert to outlines; maintain minimum stroke thickness of 0.25 pt.

Legal & Marking

All printed content produced under client license. Production batch identifiers printed internally only for traceability. Product meets ASTM D685 (paper durability) and ISO 18606 (biodegradability) compliance standards for paper-based products.

Brown Kraft Business Cards FAQs

What does “white mask” mean on brown kraft business cards?

It’s a selectable white-ink underlay printed beneath chosen artwork areas to neutralize the brown stock. Use it to keep light colors, small text, and photos from looking muted. We offer One/Double Sided with or without White Mask; if you pick “No White Mask,” no white ink is printed and the kraft tone will show through.

How thick is the stock and what’s the finish like?

These use 18pt kraft stock (about 0.018" thick, ~350 gsm). It’s an uncoated, natural-texture paper, sturdy, matte, and easy to write on. There’s no gloss or lamination, so expect a tactile, earthy feel rather than a slick finish.

Will my colors print accurately on brown kraft?

CMYK inks shift warmer/darker on brown paper, so light/pastel colors and fine details can lose contrast without a white underlay. For the most accurate color, add a white mask beneath key elements; otherwise, embrace the kraft tone for a muted, vintage look. Exact Pantone matching isn’t guaranteed on kraft.

How should I set up files for areas that need white ink?

Provide a separate vector layer for the white underlay using a Spot Color (name it “White”), set to 100% fill where you want white. Mirror-register it to the CMYK artwork. Supply print-ready PDFs at 300 dpi with 0.125" bleed and outline all fonts. Avoid hairline white elements below ~0.5 pt.

Can you print both sides and still use white ink?

Yes. Choose “Double Sided – With White Mask” to apply white on one or both sides (define separate white layers per side). If you choose a “No White Mask” option, both sides print CMYK only, letting the brown stock influence color.

What sizes, quantities, and turnaround do you offer?

Sizes include 2" x 3.5" (standard), mini (1.5" x 3.5"), square (2" x 2" or 2.5" x 2.5"), 2" x 3", 2" x 4", and 2.125" x 3.375". Standard quantities: 100, 250, 500, 1000. Typical production is 5–7 business days after proof, plus shipping.