Business cards are one of the first impressions of your company for your potential clients and customers. If you are running a business wherein your image matters, you might want to consider different kinds of luxury cards in Canada that will elevate the value of your brand. If you are considering printing a new set of cards, read on to get some inputs on the various options available in luxury cards. These will definitely showcase your brand in the limelight and create a fascinating first impression.
Laminated Cards
Matt and gloss finish laminated cards are offered by most printing firms in Canada. Matt lamination will subdue the colors and add a sophisticated look to your card. However, matt finish cards are prone to show fingerprints, scrapes and scuffs on deeper colors. On the contrary, gloss lamination will add shine and enhance the colors of the card. If you want a glamorous look for your card, you must opt for a gloss lamination. You can also opt for soft touch business cards which are known as velvet lamination. This gives a soft and velvety feel to your cards.
Spot UV Gloss Varnish Cards
If you want to opt for a matt finish laminated card, you have the option to further enhance it with spot UV gloss highlights. This will give a strong contrast on your card and make it stand out from the crowd. The spot gloss varnish is applied in two ways – registered and blind. Registration is done on top of the artwork so you might notice a 1-2 mm variation on the artwork. If you want to create something unique with your card, you can definitely opt for matt lamination and add a touch of spot UV gloss on your logo or the company name.
Foil Blocked Cards
Metal foiled cards are highly in demand in Canadian markets. The gold and silver foil creates an exceptional image for your brand and it empowers your business card. Foil blocking includes using metal dye, pressure and heat in order to apply foil to the business cards. You can choose between gloss, metal and special effect foils like patterned foils, rainbow foils and brush foils for your luxury cards. Foils can be used on laminated business cards and they are highly affordable as the foil adheres easily to laminates.
Embossed and debossed cards
A number of businessmen are opting for embossing or debossing with painted edge business cards to generate a luxury brand image with their card. Embossing is done using a metal dye and a counterforce. The text or image is pressed into the reverse of the card, giving a raised impression on the front side. Embossing can be either registered or blind, like spot UV gloss. Due to the setup of registration, this process can be costlier than blind embossing and it can take a little longer. Debossing is the opposite of embossing where the metal dye is used to create a deep impression on the front side of the card. Debossing is suited for thick cards as it gives a deeper impression.
Letterpress cards
This is a timeless printing method which definitely adds an element of luxury to your card. The printing is done on cotton or a mix of cotton and pulp card stocks. To get the desired effect, a metal dye is covered with the letterpress ink and applied to the card using pressure, which also creates a strong deboss effect on the card. Along with this, you can add additional elements like painted edge business cards, metallic foils and metal inks to get a glamorous finish.
If you are unable to decide which style to pick, you can look at a few samples in each variety and then make your desired choice. No matter what you pick, luxury cards will definitely have a fantastic impact on your business!
