Triple-layer business cards are made by bonding a coloured core between two outer layers of card, so the colour shows as a stripe along every edge. Ours are printed on 810gsm Triplex with a white uncoated or Kraft outer, in 85mm x 55mm or 55mm x 55mm. You can choose from 11 core colours, including black, red, turquoise and pink.

Go for Kraft if your brand has a natural or handmade feel, which suits florists, coffee shops and makers. Kraft is left unlaminated, so you keep the brown, textured look of the board. White uncoated gives full-colour artwork a cleaner base and takes matt, gloss or soft touch lamination.

You can write on unlaminated cards, which makes them a good fit for salons, clinics and tradespeople who jot down a time or a price on the back. Laminated cards don’t take ink well, so a ballpoint tends to skip or smudge. If you need a reverse you can write on, order without lamination.

Yes, white-label shipping lets us deliver straight to your client, so the order looks like it came from you, not us.

Triple-layer cards make their impression through weight and the coloured edge, while foiled, spot UV and pearlescent cards add the effect to the printed face. Foiled and Spot UV cards highlight a logo with metallic or raised gloss detail, and Pearlescent cards give the whole surface a shimmer. If your design is simple, triple layer lets the card itself make the impression. If your logo is the centrepiece, foil or spot UV puts the focus on it.

You don’t design the edge because the core colour is part of the board. You choose it when you order and leave it out of your artwork.

Upload a CMYK PDF at 300dpi with 3mm bleed on every side and fonts outlined or embedded. Keep text at least 3mm inside the trim, or 5mm if your design has a border. We have templates in AI, EPS, PDF and InDesign, plus Canva templates for both sizes. Every order also gets a free artwork check.

Or design online.

Yes, to a point. The 11 core colours are fixed, so pick the shade nearest to your brand.

The core shows on all four edges, and it’s most striking when it contrasts with the outer card. A black, red or blue core reads clearly against a white card. A white core on white card gives you a thick, solid-looking card with no stripe.

Soft-touch lamination delivers the most luxurious feel. Its velvety surface pairs well with 810gsm board. Matt keeps colours muted and smart, and gloss makes bright colours and photos stand out.

You can also leave the card unlaminated and keep the bare uncoated stock, which can be luxurious in itself because these are thicker and boast quality without any special finishes.

Square cards do tend to fit in most wallets, but if your desk holder or card holders are sized for 85mm x 55mm, they won't fit in those.

If the people you hand cards to tend to file them, the standard size is safer. If you want the card to stand out on a pile, the square format is easy to spot.

No. If you’re handing out hundreds at an exhibition or putting them in goody bags, the cost adds up quickly, and our Classic Business Cards will do the job for less. Triple-layer cards suit situations where you hand over each card in person, such as a client pitch or a counter in a premium shop.

The minimum order is 50 cards, from £32.11 ex VAT single-sided with Saver delivery. Standard and Express cost more and arrive sooner. Delivery is free to mainland UK, though exceptions apply.