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Smooth, understated, and all about your message. Matte keeps the spotlight on your words, not the shine.
Start with a templateWhy choose matte business cards
Three thicknesses to choose from
Standard, Premium and Premium Plus are all sold on the matte card. Each step up adds stiffness and a little to the price, so you can decide how the card feels without changing paper.
No glare when someone reads it
A matte surface does not throw back overhead light, so a phone number in small type stays legible at a counter, a trade show booth or under a ceiling spotlight.
A raised detail on a flat card
Embossed Gloss adds clear, raised shine to parts of the front, such as a logo or a name, and the contrast with the matte paper around it is the whole point.
Before you order
- It will feel thinner than I expected
- Thickness is a choice on this page. Standard is the starting point, Premium is stiffer, and Premium Plus is the stiffest matte card we sell here. The price for each shows before you add to cart.
Sizes and materials
| Size | 3.5 × 2 in |
|---|---|
| Special finish | None, Foil Accent, Embossed Gloss |
| Printed sides | Front only, Front and back, Front and gray back |
| Corners | Standard, Rounded |
| Orientation | Horizontal, Vertical |
| Thickness | Standard, Premium, Premium Plus |
| Shape | Standard, Square |
| Quantity | 50 cards to 10,000 cards |
| Detail | Smooth matte finish with no shine |
| Detail | Silky feel, front and back |
| Detail | Front only or double sided printing |
| Easy to write on | great for jotting notes |
File setup
| Size | From | Bleed | Safe area | Export at | Pixels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 × 2 in | $8.59 for 50 | 0.055 in | 0.07 in | 3.61 × 2.11 in | 1083 × 633 at 300 ppi |
Send what you have. We check every file by hand and set it up for print, free.
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.
Finishing upgrades
Rounded
Choose it in the order formSquare
Choose it in the order formPremium Plus
The stiffest matte card on this page.
Choose it in the order formPremium
Choose it in the order form
How people use it
Appointment cards at the salon chair
Print the front in color and use the gray back for appointment lines. A ballpoint sits well on matte, and the gray back keeps the price below a full color reverse.
A card that has to feel substantial
For a law office or a financial advisor, Premium Plus gives the stiffest matte card on this page. Keep the layout spare and let the weight do the talking.
A logo that catches the light
Mark only the logo for Embossed Gloss. On a matte card it reads as a raised, glossy shape when someone tilts the card.
Choose and set up a matte card in four steps
Matte describes how the card looks and feels: smooth, flat and low glare. These steps cover the three choices this page asks for, then the file.
Decide whether you will write on it
If staff will write appointment times or notes, test a ballpoint on your first small batch before ordering a big run. If pencil or a fountain pen matters, compare with the uncoated card, which has no coating at all.
Matte or gloss: how they differPick a thickness
Standard suits cards handed out by the hundred. Premium and Premium Plus are stiffer and cost more at every quantity, so save them for the cards that carry your first impression.
How card thickness changes the feelChoose a special finish, or none
Embossed Gloss and Foil Accent are both sold on this card. Mark one element, usually the logo, and keep it clear of the trim so the effect has room around it.
Foil or raised glossSet up the file at card size
Keep names and numbers inside the safe area on both faces and let backgrounds run to the edge. Send what you have: a person checks every file and sets it up for print before anything is printed.
Pairs well with
Appointment cardsA dedicated card for booking times if the back of your business card is already full.
Note cardsThank clients in the same calm style as your card.
Business card sample kitCompare matte with the other papers before a large order.
One checkout. Everything matches.
Cards, letterhead, and envelopes that all speak the same language. One checkout, one delivery, everything matches.
Design ideasLayouts drawn for this product, ready to open in the Studio.
Good to know
What is the difference between Standard, Premium and Premium Plus thickness?
They are three weights of the same matte card. Standard is the lightest and least expensive, Premium is stiffer, and Premium Plus is the stiffest. Ordering one of each in a small run is a cheap way to compare.
How should I mark the area for Embossed Gloss?
Keep the raised gloss to a logo, an icon or a name, and leave clear space around it. Thin hairlines and very small type lose definition under a raised coat.
Can I write on matte cards with a pen?
Yes, that is one of the main reasons people choose matte. A ballpoint or a fine felt tip works on the matte surface. Test your own pen on the first batch before a big appointment day.
Can I combine Embossed Gloss with rounded corners?
Each option is priced against the plain matte card, and the order form shows a price for every combination it can make. If a pairing has no price, the form will not offer it.
I thought matte would look dull
Matte lowers glare, not color. Dark backgrounds read deep and even. If you want a spot of shine, add Embossed Gloss to the logo only and keep the rest of the card flat.
Does anyone look at my file before it prints?
Yes. A person checks every file before printing. The Studio also shows the trim, the bleed and the safe area on both faces while you design.
How much do matte business cards cost?
With printing Front only: 50 cards for $8.59, 100 cards for $11.99, 250 cards for $15.29, 500 cards for $18.69, 1,000 cards for $27.39, 1,500 cards for $38.19, 2,000 cards for $46.19, 2,500 cards for $56.29, 5,000 cards for $87.79, 10,000 cards for $151.59. Other choices change the price, and the order form shows the exact price before you add it to your cart. Tax and delivery are shown before payment, and standard U.S. shipping is free on orders of $100 or more.
How long do matte 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 2 business days with Rush delivery, where your cart offers it, at the exact charge shown before you pay.
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