You’re looking for cards that do more than list your contact information. We create visually stunning cards that catch eyes and form impressions.
Cotton, also known as letterpress business cards, make a lasting impression on your company branding when you hand out our cotton 45pt imprinted business cards to your current and future clients.
So what makes Cotton business cards so unique? Your artwork is imprinted on thick cotton card stock to give your cards an old world look and soft feel.
Our cotton paper business cards are printed using debossing and CMYK* printing to create a clear and sharp print for an old school Letterpress effect. Cotton paper for printing pressed business cards has a handcrafted and soft textured feel that is both artistic and unforgettable.
A lot of people confuse letterpress printing with cotton cards. People often say letterpress when they just mean the paper that letterpress is best printed on, which is cotton.
Full coverage printing on cotton has a very unique vintage look. The distressed coloring is great for those wanting a different look than normal business cards.
Go from elegant and minimalistic for a classic look or, make an unforgettable impression with an extravagant die cut design on your cotton cards. Custom letterpress printing these unique letterpress business cards are tear-resistant and can be customized with unique elements such as colored edges or rounded corners. Consider debossed business cards for an authentic-looking letterpress effect or add foil for an eye-catching look.
Whichever options you choose, the final printed piece of your custom letterpress business cards will be memorable and eye-catching.
*NOTES:
Printing Full Coverage CMYK on cotton business cards will result in uneven distribution of ink, due to absorbency of the cotton stock.
These cards are NOT printed using a Letterpress Machine. The effect can be recreated using debossing techniques.
Production Time: 10-12 Working Days*
*Stated production time is just an estimate. Additional options added to the product may extend this time.
Card Stock Thickness: 45pt
CMYK 4-color process print at 200 LPI.
Select the cotton business card quantity and print features. In order to get correct pricing, please make sure you have selected all the Add-Ons you wish to apply.
Make sure you read the Product Details tab and turnaround time.
After adding the business cards to your Shopping Cart, please upload your files. Make sure you have each Add On separated in a different layer or file.
Please add important notes or questions before Checking Out.
Once the order is placed and you have received an order number, we will check your files for any obvious issues or questions.
If your files are good to go, your payment will be processed.
Our proofing staff will prepare a finalized print proof and send you a copy by email within 24 hours.
After you have approved the proof, we will start the production. You can track your order’s process in your Order History.
Actual Card Size
3.5" × 2"
89mm × 51mm
1051 × 602 pixels
Custom Sizes Available
We require an 1/8" bleed.
Final Artwork Size
3.625" × 2.125"
Accepted file formats
.ai
.psd
.eps
.jpeg (jpg)
.tiff
Vector files are always suggested for best print quality.
Files need to be a minimum resolution of 300 DPI.
Print accents are how we turn a plain standard business card,
into an unforgettable impression and conversation starter.
You’re looking for cards that do more than list your contact information. We create visually stunning cards that catch eyes and form impressions.
1. information that is not constant per each individual print
2. varying information that is being printed on each individual cards
Variable data can be used to print varying numbering, a specific name, varying contact information, or other variations of changing text print.
This is printed per line, and can help you to add a unique identifier to your cards!
1 : round trimming of corner edges of an object or material
2 : rounding the edges of cards to different radius. Trimming of corners can be done to all 4 or just 1 corner
smooth and well rounded cards make for a professional appearance.
1 : the cutting by machine of paper or card into unique shapes
2 : a skilled craft of cutting unique shapes into paper or cards
a technique mainly used on tickets and raffles. DGi has taken that concept, incorporated it with cards and this creates a great marketing pieces. Awesome ideas have been realized through the use of perforation.
1 : the painting or coloring for edges of objects
2 : a highly skilled craft of taking 24 standard colors and painting it to the edges of business cards. PMS custom colors available
Bold statement on edges of thick cards with vibrancy of colors will turn heads and capture your audience.
1 : Tiny pieces of sparkling material used for decoration.
2 : Glitter shine with a bright, shimmering, reflected light.
Make your brand sparkle and shine like a diamond!
The clear liquid uv with the additional of glitter will attract attention from miles away! Simply EYE-CATCHING and STUNNING.
1 : the cutting by machine of paper or card into unique shapes
2 : a skilled craft of cutting unique shapes into paper or cards
Impressive way to brand your cards, available in Standard, Laser, or Premium Die Cut.
The PRECISE LASER techniques will ensure your cut piece STRIKING RESULTS. “WOW” your audience with custom die cuts
1 : a thin gloss of material (liquid or film) used to add a bright radiant finish
2 : glossy brillliant finish with a RAISED EFFECT applied to paper to accentuate an area and add to the sense of touch
luminous way to make spot light of your brand. The increased clear liquid uv applied to your design elements will add a RAISED 3-D Feel. Impress your audience with RAISED Spot UV!
1 : a thin gloss of material (liquid or film) used to add a bright radiant finish
2 : glossy brillliant finish applied to paper to accentuate an area
luminous way to make spot light of your brand.
The clear liquid uv applied to your design elements will attract your audience. Impress your audience with Spot UV!
1 : to raise or represent (surface designs) in relief.
2 : a skilled and exact craft to raise the feel of a design element
Simple but refined to brand your cards with class.
The precise techniques will ensure your design will present a "WOW" to your audience.
Watch the VIDEO, the Card comes to LIFE!
1 : a thin piece of material (as metal) used to add color or brilliance
2 : shiny finish applied to paper to highlight an area
dazzling way to make a bold statement.
The metallic array of colors is a perfect match to our silky smooth cards. Stun your audience with FOIL!
Cotton cards are from our high end product line. Cotton Cards offer the highest quality in texture. Cotton Cards are thick and able to fully embrace embossing as they are soft to the touch.
Yes, of course you can write on Cotton Cards. The stock of paper and texture allows for a great backdrop to write on.
Adding these options to Cotton Cards will allow you to highlight your text, artwork or design! If you are wanting to add Blind Raised UV, meaning nothing behind it, there may be a tint of yellowing.
Cotton cards are made from highly textured cotton. The nature of Cotton Cards is to be highly absorbent. This means that if you are wanting a solid color on cotton cards, it will not happen. Instead, each individual card will absorb the CMYK ink differently. Producing a truly unique card with every card that is printed on.
Interestingly enough, Cotton Cards can be made thicker or thinner. If you want a 1 layer or 2 layer Cotton Card instead of the original 3 layers, we can do that by quoting it out for you. If you want to go thicker than 48, it can be done and we will quote it out for you, if you request it.
It can be done. However, since Cotton Cards are so soft, it won\'t be as apparent. Cotton Cards are so soft, which is why when we add de-bossing design onto the card, it takes to it, so well.
Embossing is a special process we use to push up onto the card. It can be an intricate design or it can be achieved with simple shapes.
Embossing is a special process we use to push down onto the card to leave the desired impression. It can be an intricate design or it can be achieved with simple shapes.
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