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 $US 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

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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

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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

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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

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What is a triplex business card?

How layered construction works and why the edge detail matters.

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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.