Foil Pressed Business Cards add a refined metallic finish to selected areas of your design, creating a polished look that feels premium without being overly flashy. Unlike Aquafoil, which creates colorful metallic effects through full color printing, foil pressed cards use a single foil color per order for clean, solid metallic accents on logos, names, borders, icons, patterns, or key design details.
Printed on soft touch silk cardstock with a smooth laminated finish, these cards combine a subtle matte feel with eye-catching pressed foil accents. Choose from metallic foil colors including gold, silver, copper, rose gold, blue, red, or black to create a professional card with shine, contrast, and a more elevated presentation.
| Quantity | 100x | 250x | 500x | 1,000x | 2,500x | 5,000x | 10,000x |
| Size | 2" x 3.5" (Standard) | 3.5" x 1.5" | 3.5" x 1.75" | 3.375" x 2.125" | 2" x 2" | 2" x 3" | 2.5" x 2.5" (Oversized Square) | 3.5" x 2.5" (Trading Cards) |
| Stock | Neenah Soft Touch Silk - Bright White |
| Thickness | 18pt Standard |
| Ink Coverage | Full Color on One or Two Sides |
| Foil Coverage | Foil One Side Only | Foil Two Sides |
| Foil Color | Gold | Silver | Copper | Rose Gold | Blue | Red | Black |
| Corners | Standard Squared | Rounded 1/4" | Rounded 1/8" |
| Spot Gloss | No Spot Gloss | Spot Gloss on One Side | Spot Gloss on Two Sides |
Estimated Turnaround: 7 - 9 Business Days
***ADD 3 - 5 BUSINESS DAYS FOR ORDERS WITH THICK CARDSTOCK, RAISED INK, SPOT GLOSS OR COLORED EDGE.***
Free Pickup: Available by appointment at our main office in Costa Mesa.
USPS Shipping: Ground Advantage available at checkout.
***ALL TURNAROUND TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND NOT GUARANTEED. PRODUCTION & SHIPPING DOES NOT INCLUDE WEEKENDS & HOLIDAYS. FOR ORDERS WITH SHIPPING, ADD 1-3 DAYS FOR TRANSIT TIME.***
| File Format | AI | PDF | PSD |
| Color Mode | CMYK |
| Resolution | 300 DPI |
| Bleed | Add 1/8" bleed to the final size |
| Example | Submit a 3.5" x 2" card as 3.625" x 2.125" |
| Mask File | A separate vector foil mask file is required for all foil pressed areas. |
| Mask Color | Use solid 100% black only: C 0%, M 0%, Y 0%, K 100%. White areas indicate no foil. |
| Foil Color | Only one foil color can be used per order. The same foil color must be used on the front and back if foil is selected for two sides. |
| Spot Gloss | If spot gloss is added, a separate spot gloss mask file is required. Foil and spot gloss areas should not overlap. |
| Fine Detail | Avoid very small text, thin lines, tight knockouts, and detailed foil alignment. A slight shift may occur during production. |
Add graphic design to your order: We can create or adjust your design for an additional fee. If you need to add design separate from print, please order here: Product Design.
Need the editable file? Artwork File Release is available with purchase after design is complete, or separately at: Artwork File Release.
Select your options, upload your artwork, and complete checkout online.
Want to see samples before you buy?
Order our Business Card Sample Pack to compare paper stocks, finishes, and print quality.
Don’t see the sizes, quantity, or custom options you need?
Email us at info@socalbusinesscards.com or call (714) 948-0588.
We’ll be happy to discuss your project.
Foil pressed business cards create a clean metallic foil finish using a single foil color applied to selected areas of the design. These custom foil business cards are ideal for logos, names, borders, icons, patterns, and premium brand details that need a polished metallic accent.
SoCal Business Cards provides custom business card printing for companies across Southern California including Costa Mesa, Irvine, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Anaheim, Los Angeles, and San Diego. Foil pressed business cards are a strong choice for businesses that want a refined, high-end card with metallic shine and a professional soft touch finish.
These custom foil business cards are printed on soft touch silk cardstock with full color printing on one or two sides. Customers can choose foil on one side or two sides, with metallic foil colors including gold, silver, copper, rose gold, blue, red, or black. Optional spot gloss can also be added to one or two sides for extra contrast.
Foil pressed business cards are ideal for designs that benefit from clean metallic accents rather than full-color foil effects. This finish works well for luxury brands, beauty businesses, real estate professionals, consultants, event companies, photographers, attorneys, and creative professionals who want a polished card with a more refined metallic look.
Foil pressed business cards require a separate vector foil mask file in addition to the regular print artwork. The foil mask should use solid 100% black to show where foil will be applied. Only one foil color can be used per order, and if foil is selected for both sides, the same foil color must be used on the front and back.
Pair your foil pressed business cards with Aquafoil business cards, raised gloss and foil business cards, soft touch silk business cards, and custom stationery for a complete branded presentation.