Austin and his team got my project done in record time in order to meet a tight deadline. The cards turned out gorgeous, and I am so pleased with their work!
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Standard
Layered Black Core Business Cards
Three layers pressed together — white faces, black center visible at the edges. No paint, no foil — just a bold architectural seam that tells people this card was made with intention.
From $126 for 500 cards
Turnaround · Ships in 3–4 business days after proof approval (estimate)
Paper
32pt Triplex — White / Black / White
Three-layer uncoated stock with a black center core visible on the edges
Size
Choose your size
Quantity
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If you're not happy, we reprint. How our quality promise works
Need something custom? Other sizes, papers, finishes or quantities → Get a custom quote
- Free design proof
- Ships in 3–4 business days (estimate)
- Free shipping (continental US)
What's Included
- Full-color CMYK printing on both sides
- 32pt triplex stock — three layers bonded together (white / black / white)
- Black core visible on all four card edges
- Your choice of Standard (3.5" × 2"), Square (2.5" × 2.5"), or Mini (3.5" × 1.5")
- Free digital proof before production
Paper & Production
- Paper: 32pt triplex — three layers of uncoated paper bonded together under pressure
- Construction: White outer layers for full-color printing, black center layer creates a dramatic edge seam
- Thickness: approximately 0.032" — the same weight as a premium credit card
- Surface: uncoated on both sides — natural, tactile, and absorbent
- Lead time: Ships in 3–4 business days after proof approval (estimate)
- Colors print slightly differently on uncoated stock — ink absorbs into the fibers for a soft, matte appearance
File Requirements
- Upload your print-ready files after checkout
- Accepted formats: PDF, AI, PSD, EPS (CMYK, 300dpi, with bleed)
- The black core is a structural feature — it appears automatically on all edges. No additional file setup is needed for the edge detail.
- We'll send a digital proof for your approval before production
- Need help? Our team can review your files at no extra charge
About Triplex Cards
Triplex cards are made by bonding three separate sheets of paper together under pressure. The outer sheets are white — these are your printing surfaces. The center sheet is a contrasting color (in this case, black) that becomes visible only on the edges of the finished card.
The result is a card with a built-in edge detail. When you hold the card or look at it from the side, you see a crisp black line sandwiched between two white layers. This edge detail is structural — it can't wear off, fade, or chip because it's part of the paper itself.
The triplex construction also adds physical rigidity. Three bonded layers create a denser, stiffer card than a single sheet of the same thickness. The card feels solid and engineered rather than simply heavy.
Looking for a different core color? Our Custom Thick Cards product offers additional triplex options through our custom production line.
Triplex white / black / white: stock specifications
Learn more
What is a triplex business card?
How layered construction works and why the edge detail matters.
Read the guide →Client notes
3.00 from 4 matching notes
Just got the square cards with the black edge. GREAT! love the thickness and quality of the cards!
I am very disappointed with my print job. I agree with the other reviews in regards to the paper stock, what you read is what you get, thick card stock is great. BUT the print quality is TERRIBLE. My print quality was a simple design, JUST black ink. The black ink looks like I printed the business cards at home printer, the black is not a solid black, it has a purple/brown tone to it. And some of the cards have a 3/D effect to them, as it looks like the print is not 100% clear and off set. Maybe you get what you pay for. SEPARATELY, I filed a complaint and Peppermint Print offered $25 refund or they "think" they can reprint for free. As a Branding/Marketing consultant, I have 500 bad quality business cards on my hands, poor reflection of the extension of my brand, end result cannot utilize any of the cards. I definitely do not recommend Print Peppermint.
Triplex questions
What is a triplex business card?
A triplex business card is made from three layers of paper bonded together. Our triplex cards use white paper on both sides with a black center layer, creating a visible black seam on the card edges.
Can the black core wear off?
No. The black core is structural: a separate sheet of black paper bonded between two white sheets. It can't wear off, fade or chip because it's part of the paper itself.
Other thick cards
Want edge painting, different paper, or more thickness?
StandardPainted Edge Business Cards
Thick uncoated stock with a bold stripe of color on every edge. Our fastest thick card.From $165 for 250Ships in 3–4 business days after proof approval (estimate)
CustomCustom Thick Business Cards
Choose your paper — cotton, silk, or soft touch — in 32pt or 48pt. Combine with foil, edge painting, or any finishing technique.From $279 for 250About 3 weeks after proof approval (estimate)
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