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Business Cards
Premium 18 pt Business Cards w/ Matte/Silk Lamination
$57.50($0.57 / each)
Laminated business cards offer a premium solution for professionals who want their business to make a lasting impression. Laminated business cards are ideal whether you operate a sole proprietorship or run a growing company—choose quantities from 100 to 5,000 cards. These cards help put your business front and center in any networking scenario. Laminated business cards: Premium durability and style for any business Choose black and white or full color printing. Each card features 16 pt 95 Bright C2S stock, upgraded to a sturdy 18 pt thickness with double-sided lamination. This creates a silky, matte finish that enhances durability and feel. Optional rounded corners with a 1/4" radius add a modern touch to your business cards. General File Preparation Guidelines: Download our helpful guides in this folder to ensure the best print results. Always delete hidden layers, such as setup guides or unused artwork, so they don’t print by accident. Submit each business card design—single or multi-page—as one PDF file, making sure all pages are the same size. Confirm file orientation matches our product backing guides. Review image references to prevent errors. Avoid placing borders too close to the trim edge, as small cutting shifts might make them look uneven. Every file must include a 1/8" bleed. Keep all important text and elements safely inside the margin. A larger margin is better and reduces the risk of trimming key info. Use high-resolution PDFs and ensure images are in CMYK at 300 DPI. For crisp text, use C0, M0, Y0, K100 for black. For deep, rich black backgrounds, use C30, M20, Y20, K100—this formula improves visual depth and avoids overprint issues. Reserve K100 only for smaller text to prevent misalignment. All fonts must be embedded or outlined before submitting your design. Submit artwork in CMYK mode only, unless indicated otherwise. This ensures precise color for your cards and business branding. Thin White Text on Rich Black Backgrounds: Minor shifts can occur during printing. If using thin white text reversed out of rich black, increase the letter thickness. Use the C30, M20, Y20, K100 build, not heavier formulas, to prevent color shifting. Expand knockout areas slightly (apply swelling) for sharper, clearer results after lamination. Recommended minimums: lines at 0.75pt and fonts at 8pt to maintain easy reading for your business information. Turnaround time: 100 to 5,000 Business Cards: 4 to 5 Production Days Need a custom quote? Reach out to us using our Request for Quote (RFQ) Page .
Specifications
- Part number
- LAMINATED
- Type
- Evolis printer consumable
- Compatible printers
- Evolis lamination modules (Primacy Lamination and Primacy 2 Lamination)
- Product line
- Evolis lamination film
A genuine Evolis consumable matched to the printers listed below.
Other part numbers of this type
- NCT223NAAA — Fits Evolis Primacy 2 (simplex, duplex and Lamination models)
- NCT215NAAA — Fits Evolis Primacy 2 (simplex, duplex and Lamination models)
- RCT216NAAA — Fits Evolis Primacy 2 (simplex, duplex and Lamination models)
Quantity
Single or Double Sided
Rounded Corners
PDF, PNG, JPG, AI, EPS · Max 25MB per file. Add as many files as you need — you can also send them later.
Price$57.50$0.57 / each
Need a custom size or quantity? Request a quoteFree US shipping over $75
30-day returns
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Specs & buying help
- 18 pt
- runs of 100 to 5,000
- single or double sided
At a glance: from $57.50 · 18 pt · runs of 100 to 5,000 · single or double sided · free US shipping over $75.
| Stock | Caliper | Feel | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 mil PVC | 0.030" | Credit-card thickness, rigid and waterproof | Membership, VIP, loyalty and gift cards |
| 20 mil PVC | 0.020" | Thinner and more flexible, lighter in a wallet | Higher-volume handouts where cost matters |
| 32 pt painted edge | 0.032" | Thickest paper option, color-painted edge | Luxury and statement cards |
| 18 pt laminated | 0.018" | Stiff coated paper, matte or gloss film | Premium paper cards without plastic |
| 16 pt | 0.016" | The industry-default paper card | Most businesses, most of the time |
Common questions
- How thick is a 18 pt business card?
- 18 pt means 18 thousandths of an inch. For reference, 14 pt is the entry-level premium stock, 16 pt is the industry default, 18 pt is noticeably stiff, and 32 pt painted edge is roughly double a standard card.
- What size and file setup do you need?
- Standard trim is 3.5" x 2" trim, 3.75" x 2.25" with 0.125" bleed. Keep text 0.125" inside the trim, supply 300 DPI CMYK artwork, and send a press-ready PDF with fonts outlined or embedded.
- What does the matte/silk lamination finish change?
- matte/silk lamination affects how the card feels and how colors read. Gloss and UV make photos pop and resist fingerprints; matte, silk and uncoated finishes are softer, easier to read under light, and the only options you can reliably write on.
- How fast can I get them?
- Smaller runs of premium cards are often next-day at our main vendor; larger or more complex runs take about 4-8 business days, plus 1-6 business days for shipping. Standard cards we run in Boston can be same or next business day.
- What is the minimum order?
- Most business card runs start at 100 or 250 cards, and per-card price drops sharply with quantity. Pick your run size on this page to see the exact price.
- Do you offer free shipping?
- Yes — free US shipping on orders over $75.
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