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Selective varnish business card
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Make a difference with a selective varnish business card
Anindispensable ally for all professionals, particularly in the commercial sector, the business card allows you to transmit your contact details in a single gesture to customers, business partners or prospects. Single, double (folded), square or even large format, it allows you to display all the information you want in a simple and concise way. If a classic model does the trick, luxury business card printing with special finishes such as selective varnish will enable you to stand out from your competitors and make a lasting impression thanks to its upmarket and prestigious design. Combining soft touch lamination (peach skin effect) and varnish applied only to certain key areas of your visual, the business card with selective varnish is modern and brings a touch of elegance. A luxury print reserved for those who want to make a difference.
Anindispensable ally for all professionals, particularly in the commercial sector, the business card allows you to transmit your contact details in a single gesture to customers, business partners or prospects. Single, double (folded), square or even large format, it allows you to display all the information you want in a simple and concise way. If a classic model does the trick, luxury business card printing with special finishes such as selective varnish will enable you to stand out from your competitors and make a lasting impression thanks to its upmarket and prestigious design. Combining soft touch lamination (peach skin effect) and varnish applied only to certain key areas of your visual, the business card with selective varnish is modern and brings a touch of elegance. A luxury print reserved for those who want to make a difference.
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File type recommended : PDF
Accepted files : pdf, word, excel, powerpoint, illustrator, indesign, photoshop, eps
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Accepted files
Files in PDF format (recommended), Microsoft Office (.doc, .pub, .ppt..), Adobe (.psd, .indd, .ai..), JPEG, PNG, etc...
Image resolution
300 dpi resolution recommended
Full page printing
To print full page (printing without white borders) : Prepare a file in the format of the finished document + 3 mm minimum bleed all around
Colorimetry
CMYK mode preferred (note that colours vary between screen display and print)
Safety zone
No text or important elements within 5 mm from the cut.
Typography
Minimum size: 5 points Remember to vectorise the fonts for Illustrator or InDesign files Illustrator or InDesign files (Menu Text > Vectorise).
When cutting, it is very difficult to centre a frame with the edges of the card. The result is often disappointing. In order to limit the visual impact of an offset at the time of cutting we recommend a safety margin of at least 4mm between the outside of the thread and the edge of the card.
Here is an illustration of the front and back depending on the positioning and reading direction.
INDESIGN SETTING
When creating your document, make sure you are in Print mode. Put 5 mm in Bleed (More Options Menu > Bleed).
When your document is finished, export it (File menu > Export) in Adobe PDF format (printing) by checking the box for Cuts (Cues and bleeds > Cuts)
PHOTOSHOP ADJUSTMENT
When creating your file, add 1cm (to get 5mm on each edge) to the final size of your document.
Then create markers (View menu > New marker) and enter the horizontal and vertical measurements in millimetres (mm).
The markers will allow you to see a preview of your document as it will look when finished. Be careful to respect a safety margin by not putting any important elements within 5 mm of the markers. To finish, save your document (File>Save as) in Adobe PDF format without changing any of the settings.
ILLUSTRATOR SETTING
Create your document in the format and add 5 mm of bleed (More Options menu > Bleed)
When your document is finished, export it (menu File > Export) in Adobe PDF format (printing) by checking the box for Cuts ( Cues and Bleeds > Cuts)
Types of laminations
Laminating is a way of ennobling paper by applying a thin layer of synthetic film. This film is applied to the paper under heat and increases its thickness and rigidity, while giving it a very attractive appearance. This technique also improves durability and protects the paper over time.
Glossy lamination
A glossy lamination gives depth and impact. It is an option that makes the colours more vivid and eye-catching.
Matte lamination
Matte lamination gives an elegant and more prestigious look than gloss lamination
Peach skin lamination (soft touch)
Similar to matte lamination, it also gives a very soft touch that adds a tactile dimension to the business card.
Selective varnish
This glossy varnish is applied selectively to highlight the important elements of your visual.
3D selective varnish
This technique allows you to highlight elements of your design by selectively applying a thick layer of varnish. By playing with the thickness you can create textures.
TO REMEMBER
- Matte and peach skin laminations look elegant and darken photos and logos.
- Glossy lamination has an impactful look and gives a bright appearance to photos and logos.
Make a difference with a stylish business card
To enable your business partners to notice and remember you, opt for a business card as original and prestigious as your company: the business card with selective varnish.
This luxury print offers a card that is both soft to the touch and attractive thanks to a highlighted area, and will be a hit with all your prospects who will be sure to contact you again.
You are free to choose the area you wish to highlight with a glossy lamination during the luxury printing of your business card: company logo or pictogram, it's up to you to decide what you think is most appropriate.
Opting for a business card with special finishes such as selective varnish is also an excellent way to convey a prestigious image of your company and show that you have an eye for detail, which will undoubtedly appeal to your potential partners or customers. Making a good impression in a few minutes is not easy, so you might as well give yourself the best chance!
The options available for this type of premium business card
If you opt for luxury business card printing with selective varnish, you will be able to choose between several options in terms of formats or finishes.
For the format, we propose :
- the standard 8.5 x 5.5 cm format, classic but effective
- the 8.5 x 5.5 cm folded format, also with 4 printable sides, so that a maximum amount of information can be displayed or an area dedicated to making appointments can be added, for example
- the 8.5 x 5.5 cm round-edged format, which is more original and ideal for avoiding horny edges after a few weeks of use.
Unlike the other business cards available on our site, the selective varnish business card is only available with one type of paper: 400g satin coated paper. A luxury print that requires the choice of a high quality paper.
Similarly, only one lamination option is available on this model, as this is the very essence of the selective varnish business card: to have a card with a soft-touch finish on which certain elements of your choice will be highlighted. This finish increases the contrast and gloss effect of the area treated with the selective varnish.
Finally, you can choose between a portrait or landscape business card, depending on your wishes. The luxury printing with selective varnish can be done on one side only or on both sides if you wish.
In addition to our 3D selective varnish business card alternative, discover our other business card models and our express delivery and printing services !
Frequently asked questions about business cards with selective varnish
On which elements do you advise me to apply the selective varnish?
The areas highlighted with the selective varnish are the ones that will be most visible to the people you decide to give your business card to, so it is important to choose them carefully.
For best results, we recommend that you apply the selective varnish to your company name or logo so that it is the most visible element of the business card, what is seen at first glance.
The brighter the colour you decide to apply the varnish to, the more visible the result will be.
If you choose to highlight your company name or slogan, for example, a bold font of at least size 10 will give you a better result.
Please note: for practical reasons, the area where the selective varnish is applied should not be too close to the edges of the business card.
If you are not sure which area to highlight, how do you choose?
Logo, slogan, company name: are you wondering on which element it makes the most sense to apply glossy lamination? No problem, that's what the proof is for.
A proof, or Bon À Tirer, is an actual print in single copy, showing you an accurate preview of what your selective varnish business card will look like when printed in large quantities.
By choosing this option when you place your order, you will be able to compare several card models and choose the one you like best. Once you have made your choice, all you have to do is send us your "approval " by e-mail indicating the option you have chosen and we will start the luxury printing of your business cards.
How do you prepare the print file correctly to show us exactly which areas are to be coated with selective varnish?
We need two files for your business card printing with selective varnish:
- A first file containing your visuals in CMYK colour code
- A second file with the areas to be varnished in black
You will also need to allow for 3mm bleed and a 4mm safety margin to avoid some essential information being truncated or part of the visual disappearing during printing. Its resolution must be at least 300 DPI.
How can I make sure that no part of my design is cut off during printing?
In the "technical data sheets" section of our products, we provide you with information on cutting lines and bleeds. Depending on the software you use to create your visual (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, etc.) you will find adapted advice that will allow you to make these adjustments simply and quickly.
You will also find a guide at the bottom of the page to help you understand the requirements for printing and cutting your selective varnish business card.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our team by phone, we will be happy to answer them.
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