Raised Gloss & Foil Business Cards combine a smooth soft-touch laminated finish with raised clear gloss or metallic foil accents for a premium, eye-catching presentation. These cards are designed to highlight logos, patterns, names, icons, and select design details with a tactile raised effect that customers can see and feel.
Printed on sturdy cardstock with a scuff-resistant soft velvet suede laminate on both sides, this product creates a refined matte base with raised spot UV or raised foil applied to selected areas. Choose clear raised gloss for a subtle high-shine contrast, or select gold, silver, or holographic foil for a more luxurious metallic finish.
| 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 | Soft Velvet Suede Laminated Cardstock |
| Thickness | 18pt Standard |
| Ink Coverage | Full Color on One or Two Sides |
| Raised Coverage | Raised One Side Only | Raised Two Sides |
| Raised Finish | Raised Spot UV (Clear) | Raised Foil (Gold | Silver | Holographic) |
Estimated Turnaround: 5 - 7 Business Days
***ADD 3 - 5 BUSINESS DAYS FOR ORDERS WITH THICK CARDSTOCK, RAISED INK, 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 mask file is required for raised gloss or raised foil areas. |
| Mask Color | Use solid 100% black only: C 0%, M 0%, Y 0%, K 100%. White areas indicate no raised gloss or foil. |
| Do Not Use | Do not use shadows, glows, gradients, grayscale images, or raster artwork for the raised mask. |
| Coverage | For best results, keep raised gloss or foil coverage under 30% of the artwork. |
| Fine Detail | Avoid very small foil details, thin knockouts, and tiny text. 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.
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Raised gloss and raised foil business cards create a premium tactile finish with a soft velvet laminated surface and raised accents that highlight key design elements. Clear raised spot UV adds a glossy dimensional effect, while raised gold, silver, or holographic foil adds a metallic shine that helps logos, names, patterns, and graphics stand out.
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. Our raised gloss and foil business cards are ideal for brands that want a high-end card with strong visual impact and a memorable feel.
These raised finish business cards are printed on soft velvet suede laminated cardstock with full color printing on one or two sides. Customers can choose raised clear gloss, gold foil, silver foil, or holographic foil on one or two sides depending on the design and finish they want to create.
```Raised spot UV creates a clear glossy layer that sits above the surface of the card, adding shine and texture to selected artwork areas. Raised foil creates a similar tactile effect with a metallic finish, making it a strong choice for luxury branding, premium service businesses, creative professionals, beauty brands, real estate, events, and designs that rely on detail and visual contrast.
Raised gloss and foil business cards require a separate vector mask file in addition to the regular print artwork. The mask should use solid 100% black to show where the raised gloss or foil will be applied. For best results, raised coverage should be limited and used as an accent on logos, names, icons, borders, patterns, or small design details.
Pair your raised gloss and foil business cards with soft touch silk business cards, soft touch velvet business cards, standard matte business cards, and custom stationery for a complete branded presentation.