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Technical and Customization Options for Triplex Business Cards
Specification	Available Options
Quantity	250, 500, 1000
Print Size	3.5" x 2"
Letterpress Front	None, 1 Color, 2 Colors, 3 Colors
Die Cut	None, Simple Shape, Complex Shape
Thermography	None, 1 Sided Thermography
Edge Paint	None, Edge Paint

Compliance & Technical Standards for Triplex Business Cards

Material & Process Compliance

Substrate: Multi-layer construction of premium uncoated or silk-coated cardstocks ranging from 32 pt to 48 pt total thickness. Duplex cards use two laminated sheets; triplex cards include a colored core layer between face stocks. All papers FSC-certified and compliant with ISO 536 (grammage) and ISO 2471 (opacity) standards.
Printing Method: CMYK offset or digital press, with optional spot color or white ink. Raised foil variants produced using UV spot gloss underlay with heat-applied metallic foil layer per ISO 12647-2 color reproduction standards.
Lamination Process: Layers bonded using pH-neutral, solvent-free adhesives meeting ASTM D6862 (peel resistance) and ASTM D2564 (adhesive performance) standards. Alignment tolerance maintained across layers to ±0.25 mm.
Foil & Raised Effects: Hot or cold foil stamped onto UV polymer raised base; metallic finishes available in gold, silver, rose gold, red, blue, and holographic variants. Foil materials RoHS-compliant and recyclable under PET separation process.
Compliance: Produced under ISO 14001 certified manufacturing systems using low-VOC coatings and environmentally responsible adhesives.

Dimensional & Build Standards

Attribute	Nominal	Tolerance	Notes
Card Size	3.5″ × 2″ (U.S. Standard)	±0.5 mm	Alternate formats available on request
Total Thickness	32 pt – 48 pt	±5 %	Dependent on paper combination and adhesive bond thickness
Layer Alignment	±0.25 mm	—	Registered across full card area during lamination
Foil Application Height	0.05–0.15 mm	±0.02 mm	Measured from base substrate on raised foil models
Edge Core Centering	±0.25 mm	—	For triplex cards; color core alignment tolerance

Environmental & Safety Disclosures

Material Safety: Papers, foils, and adhesives are free of PVC, phthalates, and heavy metals; meet ASTM D4236 labeling requirements.
Recyclability: Duplex and triplex cards recyclable under mixed paper stream. Foil layers recoverable via delamination in specialized recycling systems.
Ink & Coating: UV coatings and polymer raised finishes low-VOC per ASTM D3960; foil adhesives REACH-compliant.
Storage: Store between 18–25 °C and 35–55 % RH. Avoid direct sunlight to prevent foil oxidation or adhesive distortion.

Quality Assurance & Color Management

Color Accuracy: ICC profile management for both coated and uncoated face stocks. ΔE2000 color variance maintained ≤3 across print runs.
Foil Registration: Checked per 25-unit interval for positional accuracy; tolerance ±0.25 mm.
Lamination Bond Test: Random samples undergo peel strength verification ≥2.5 N/cm under ASTM D1876.
Surface Inspection: Each batch verified for foil adhesion, raised finish height, and edge cleanliness.
Core Alignment: For triplex variants, color core centered via laser alignment calibration before pressing.

File Preparation Alignment

Bleed: 3 mm (0.125″) bleed; maintain a 3 mm safe area inside trim.
Resolution: Minimum 300 dpi at full size; 600 dpi recommended for foil mask precision.
Color Mode: CMYK only; provide foil mask layer as a 100% K vector layer named Foil.
Raised Foil Areas: Avoid thin serif typefaces under 0.5 pt stroke width; maintain minimum 1 mm spacing between adjacent foil zones.
Fonts & Lines: Convert to outlines; ensure vector artwork alignment across print and foil layers.

Legal & Marking

All design elements, trademarks, and printed material are reproduced under client license. Batch numbers and lamination identifiers are tracked internally for process validation and do not appear on final products. Manufacturing conforms to ASTM D685 (paper durability), ISO 9706 (archival permanence), and ASTM D6862 (bond adhesion) standards.

Triplex Business Cards FAQs

What exactly is a triplex business card and how thick is 30 pt?

Triplex means three paper sheets laminated together with a colored core; these are 30 pt thick (about 0.030" or ~0.76 mm), giving a rigid, premium feel and a visible color stripe through the edge.

Can you print effectively on black triplex stock?

Yes, letterpress inks work best when specified as opaque/spot colors and kept high-contrast on black. Metallic or very light inks stand out; subtle tints can get lost on dark stock.

What sizes and layer color combos are available?

The standard size is 3.5" x 2". Layer options include 30 pt Black/Orange/Black, Black/Red/Black, Black/White/Black, plus custom triplex color builds on request.

How does the letterpress option work on these cards?

Letterpress is available on the front in 1–3 spot colors. Each color is a separate plate; solid shapes and vector line art deboss cleanly on thick stock. Fine type below ~6 pt or large solids with tiny knockouts are discouraged.

What’s the difference between simple and complex die cuts?

Simple shapes are basic outlines with gentle curves and few corners (e.g., rounded square, circle). Complex shapes have tight radii, many points, or interior cutouts. Provide a vector cut path on its own layer.

Can I add thermography or edge painting to triplex cards?

Yes. Thermography (raised ink) is available 1-sided and pairs well with uncoated triplex faces; avoid ultra-fine hairlines. Edge painting coats all four edges and is especially striking with a contrasting color against the triplex core.

How should I set up files for multi-color letterpress and die cutting?

Supply print-ready PDFs with 0.125" bleed and 0.125" safe margins. Use separate spot colors for each letterpress color (labeled clearly), and a 100% spot-color vector layer named “DIE CUT” set to overprint for the shape.

What quantities can I order and do options vary by run size?

Quantities are 250, 500, or 1000. Letterpress and die-cut options are shown per quantity tier, and you can also add 1-sided thermography and edge paint regardless of run size. Front and back files can be uploaded separately.