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Matte Business Cards
16pt matte oil coated — smooth, flat, and non-reflective. No glare, no shine, no fingerprints. Colors print softer and more muted than glossy, giving the card a quiet, professional quality. A dependable, versatile finish.
Turnaround · Ships in 3–4 business days after proof approval (estimate)
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What's Included
- Full-color CMYK printing on both sides
- 16pt matte oil coated stock
- Your choice of Standard, Square, or Mini size
- Free digital proof before production
Paper Details
Stock: 16pt C2S (coated two sides) with matte oil coating. Thickness: approximately 0.4mm — standard business card weight. Finish: smooth matte surface that absorbs light rather than reflecting it. Colors appear slightly softer and warmer compared to glossy. Rich blacks and dark tones are deep and even.
The matte coating resists fingerprints and smudging better than uncoated paper. Not writable with pen (the coating repels ink) — choose Uncoated if you need to write on your cards.
File Requirements
- Upload your print-ready files after checkout
- Accepted formats: PDF, AI, PSD, EPS (CMYK, 300dpi, with bleed)
- Include front and back artwork
- We'll send a digital proof for your approval before production
About Matte Business Cards
Matte works with nearly every design. Minimalist typography, bold photography, dense information layouts — matte treats them all equally well because it never competes with the design. There's no glare to fight when reading text, no reflection to distract from the image.
The matte oil coating also has practical benefits. It resists fingerprints, which means a stack of matte cards looks clean even after an evening of handshakes. The surface feels smooth but not slippery — substantial without being heavy.
If you want the matte aesthetic with a more premium feel, see our Silk Laminate or Soft Touch cards. Silk adds a subtle satin sheen and scuff resistance. Soft Touch adds a velvet texture that people notice immediately.
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StandardGlossy Business Cards
From 58 USD for 250Ships in 3–4 business days after proof approval (estimate)
StandardSilk Laminate Business Cards
From 107 USD for 250Ships in 3–4 business days after proof approval (estimate)
StandardSoft Touch Business Cards
From 121 USD for 250Ships in 3–4 business days after proof approval (estimate)
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We rebuild supplied artwork for the press.
Our design team redraws your artwork as clean, layered, press-ready files so every plate, die and colour can be produced properly.
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100 cards