Product Description

Business card printing is crucial for networking with potential clients and customers, whether you choose a standard style or create custom cards. They are an essential, tangible tool to deliver brand and contact information. These also establish and strengthen the impression you make at every meeting.

Product Specification

Standard U.S. sizing: 3.5″ x 2″
Low quantities starting from 25 pieces!
14pt-16pt coated card stock
Available Horizontal or vertical printing
Same Day Turnaround

Sample Packs

Unsure about what printing materials to choose? Order one of our sample packs to see our wide range of cardstocks and finishes.

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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 Standard Business Cards
Specification	Available Options
Print Size	1.5" x 3.5", 1.75" x 3.5", 2" x 2", 2" x 3.5", 2.5" x 2.5", 3" x 3"
Quantity	25, 50, 100, 250, 500, 750, 1000, 1250, 1500, 1750, 2000, 2500, 3000, 3500, 4000, 4500, 5000, 6000, 7000, 8000, 9000, 10000, 20000, 30000, 40000, 50000, 60000, 70000, 80000, 90000, 100000
Paper Type	14pt Cardstock Uncoated, 14pt Cardstock Uncoated Back, 14pt Cardstock, 16pt Cardstock
Coating	Gloss Front, Matte Front, High Gloss UV Front
Sides	Print front only , Print both sides
Turnaround	5 Business Days, 3 Business Days, 2 Business Days, 1 Business Day, Same Day
Design	Upload your own design, Custom design (+$75)
Shrink Wrap	None, Shrink Wrapped
Rounded Corners	No rounded corners, 1/4 rounded

Compliance & Technical Standards for Standard Business Cards

Material & Process Compliance

Base Metal: 304 stainless steel, nominal thickness 0.5 mm (±0.03 mm), deburred and edge-finished to remove burrs.
Finish: Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) black coating or equivalent durable black finish suitable for laser ablation.
Chemical Safety: Substrates and coatings are REACH (EC 1907/2006) and RoHS (2011/65/EU) compliant for restricted heavy metals and hazardous substances.
Ink/Color Systems (when screen printed or filled): CMYK inks aligned with ISO 2846-1 for colorant characteristics; process control guided by ISO 12647-2 methodologies where applicable.
Adhesion & Durability (printed areas): Cross-hatch adhesion verified to industry practice (similar to ISO 2409) and abrasion resistance validated on production samples.
Corrosion Resistance (coating): Coating selection targets resistance under neutral salt spray conditions in line with common practice for decorative PVD finishes (e.g., ISO 9227 NSS reference testing on representative batches).
Nickel Awareness: Where nickel-bearing stainless or coatings are used, processes are selected to minimize surface nickel release to typical decorative article thresholds.

Dimensional & Build Standards

Attribute	Nominal	Tolerance	Notes
Card Size	85 × 54 mm	±0.50 mm	CR-80 credit-card footprint for most wallets
Thickness	0.50 mm	±0.03 mm	Stainless steel sheet, coil-cut
Corner Radius	3.0 mm	±0.30 mm	Rounded for pocket safety
Edge Finish	Deburred, smooth	—	No sharp edges; safe handling requirement
Cut-Through Detail	Laser-cut	±0.15 mm feature	Minimum bridge/line width 0.30 mm
Engraving	Laser ablation	±0.10 mm registration	Reveals metallic underlayer
Screen Print (optional)	Spot colors	±0.25 mm to metal features	Cured per ink manufacturer spec

Environmental & Safety Disclosures

Hazardous Substances: No intentionally added lead, cadmium, mercury, hex-Cr per RoHS scope.
Volatile Organic Compounds: Printing uses low-VOC inks/coatings; laser processes add no wet chemistry.
Material Stewardship: Stainless steel cards are recyclable through standard metal recycling streams; separate from mixed paper/cardboard waste.
Packaging: Recyclable corrugated cartons with paper cushioning; plastic use minimized.
User Safety: All cards produced with rounded corners and smoothed edges to mitigate cut risk in normal handling.

Quality Assurance & Color Management

Calibration: Presses and imaging systems maintained on scheduled calibration; measurement via spectrophotometer with target ΔE2000 < 2.0 for controlled color fills.
Proofing: Digital proofs issued for layout sign-off; physical sample on metal available on request for critical color/finish validation.
Inspection: 100% visual inspection for scratches, coating defects, and burrs; critical features spot-measured with digital calipers.
Traceability: Batch IDs retained with coating lot, media lot, and production timestamp for after-sales support.

File Preparation Alignment

Artwork Safety: Keep live vectors ≥0.30 mm from cut paths; minimum etch line ≈0.30 mm; minimum perforation bridge ≈0.40 mm.
Color on Black Metal: For spot ink on PVD, expect substrate influence; use solid vector fills; avoid transparent effects.
White/Metal Effects: “Metal reveal” areas created by knocking out fill to allow laser ablation or uncoated metal to show.

Legal & Marking

Logos, trademarks, and regulated marks printed only upon client authorization. Compliance icons (e.g., CE) are client-supplied and used at client’s direction.

Standard Business Cards FAQs

What sizes can I order, and are square/mini formats available?

Pick from 1.5" x 3.5", 1.75" x 3.5" (mini), 2" x 2" (square), 2" x 3.5" (slim), 2.5" x 2.5" (square), and 3" x 3" (square). Quantities range from 25 to 100,000.

What’s the difference between 14pt, 14pt Uncoated Back, and 16pt cardstock?

14pt is a standard thickness with a smooth, printable surface both sides. 14pt Uncoated Back is C1S (coated front, uncoated back) so the back is easy to write on. 16pt is thicker/stiffer for a more rigid card.

Which coatings can I choose, and when do they apply?

On 14pt Uncoated Back you can coat the front only (Gloss, Matte, or High Gloss UV). On 14pt and 16pt you can coat both sides (Gloss or Matte). UV is an extra-high-gloss front option; “Uncoated Back” remains uncoated for writing.

Can you print both sides, and how do I upload files?

Yes, choose “Print both sides.” Upload one file for the front, and a second file field appears for the back. If you pick “front only,” only the front upload is needed.

How fast can these be produced?

Turnarounds offered: Same Day, 1, 2, 3, or 5 Business Days. Faster options depend on having print-ready files and selected finishes.

Do you offer rounded corners or shrink wrapping?

Yes, 1/4" rounded corners are available, and you can add shrink wrapping for bundled protection. A custom design service is also available (+$75) if you need layout help.