Embossed gloss business cards

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$18.89for 50 cards10% off$0.38 each

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Add dimension to your defining details. Embossed gloss raises your logo or name off the paper, literally.

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About embossed gloss business cards

Run your finger over it and feel your brand. Embossed gloss (also called spot UV) applies a raised, shiny layer to the design elements you choose, on smooth matte 14pt or 16pt stock. Pick one focal point, keep it within the safety margin, and let light do the rest. Front only finish; the back gets clean custom printing.

Sizes and materials

Specifications for embossed gloss business cards
Size	3.5 × 2 in
Printed sides	Front only, Front and back, Front and gray back
Corners	Standard, Rounded
Orientation	Horizontal, Vertical
Thickness	Standard, Premium
Paper stock	Matte, Soft Touch
Quantity	50 cards to 10,000 cards
Detail	Raised gloss (spot UV) 3D finish
Detail	Applied to up to 75% of the card front
Detail	Smooth matte 14pt standard or 16pt premium paper
Detail	Glossy text should be 10pt or larger
Detail	Front only finish; back printing available
Detail	Keep gloss inside the safety margin, away from edges
Detail	Works with rounded corners (not square)

File setup

Size	From	Bleed	Safe area	Export at	Pixels
3.5 × 2 in	$18.89 for 50	0.056 in	0.059 in	3.611 × 2.111 in	1084 × 634 at 300 ppi

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Upload PDF, JPEG, PNG, WebP, HEIC, HEIF, TIFF up to 25 MB, or a design file (Adobe Illustrator, EPS, SVG, PSD), before or after checkout.

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Finishing upgrades

Rounded
Corners · +$6.30 at 50 in the 10% off sale
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Premium
Thickness · +$7.20 at 50 in the 10% off sale
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Good to know

Embossed gloss is a production process, not a screen effect. Keep glossy text 10pt or larger, limit gloss to up to 75% of the front, keep it inside the safety margin and away from edges (it can peel). Check the gloss area on your own export before you order; our team reviews gloss areas before printing.

What is embossed gloss?

A raised, glossy layer applied to selected design elements for a 3D effect. It's also known as spot UV.

How much of the card can be glossy?

Up to 75% of the front, but keep it inside the printing safety margin and away from the edges, where it can peel.

How small can glossy text be?

10pt or larger, the gloss is shiny and reflective, so small text gets hard to read.

Can I have it on both sides?

Only on the front for now; custom printing on the back is available for an additional fee.

Can I combine it with other shapes?

Rounded corners, yes; square shape, no.

Can I choose where the gloss goes?

On templates the gloss areas are fixed; with your own upload you choose exactly which parts are raised.

How long do embossed gloss business cards take to arrive?

Standard delivery arrives as soon as 6 business days from your order, production included, within the U.S. The product page and your cart show the estimated day for your quantity. Need it sooner? Get it as soon as 4 business days with Express delivery, where your cart offers it, at the exact charge shown before you pay.

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