48pt cotton card with rose gold edge foil — macro showing metallic reflection on the thick card edge

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Custom Edge Finishing Business Cards

The edge of the card is the detail most people overlook — which is exactly why finishing it makes such an impact. Choose matte painted color or metallic foil on the sides of a thick premium card. Visible in every stack, every card holder, every handoff.

From 250 USD for 250 cards

Turnaround · About 3 weeks after proof approval (estimate)

Edge Treatment

Choose your edge finish

Paper

Choose your paper

Cotton has a warm off-white tone with visible texture. Silk and Soft Touch are bright white with different surface finishes — Silk is smooth with a subtle sheen, Soft Touch feels like velvet.

Thickness

Choose your thickness

32pt is a premium double-thick card. 48pt is ultra-thick — edge treatments are even more dramatic on the thicker stock.

Foil

Foil accent

Spot UV

Size

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Add-ons

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Quantity

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What's Included

Full-color (4CP) printing on both sides
Edge painting or edge foil (your choice — included in price)
Your choice of Silk, Soft Touch, or Cotton paper
32pt or 48pt thickness
Free digital proof before production
Free shipping within the continental US

Edge Finishing Details

Edge Painting: Matte ink applied to all four edges of the card. Available in 6 curated colors plus PMS Color Match. Works on all papers. Best on 32pt+ stock where the edge surface is visible and dramatic.
Edge Foil: Metallic foil stamped onto the card edges. Available in Gold, Silver, Rose Gold, Copper, Black, and Holographic. Creates a reflective stripe that catches light with every handoff.
Edge treatments are most dramatic on thicker stock — 48pt provides nearly twice the surface area of standard cards.

Paper & Production

Silk Laminate: Bright white with smooth matte lamination. Professional, clean, and versatile. Best for: full-color photography, detailed graphics, modern branding.
Soft Touch: Bright white with velvety soft-touch lamination. Resists fingerprints, feels like suede. Best for: dark designs, luxury branding, textural contrast with spot UV.
Cotton: 100% cotton fiber, warm off-white, uncoated. Soft, tactile, and absorbent. Best for: minimal designs, foil, letterpress-adjacent feel.
Turnaround: About 3 weeks after proof approval (estimate)

File Requirements

Print-ready PDF, AI, or EPS with outlined fonts
300 DPI minimum
CMYK color mode
0.125" bleed on all sides
Edge color is selected in the configurator — no special file setup needed
Foil and Spot UV areas should each be on separate layers if applicable

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About Edge Finishing

Edge painting and edge foil transform the side profile of your cards into a design element. Visible when cards are stacked, fanned, or handed over — moments standard printing misses.

The thicker the card, the more dramatic the edge. Edge paint can be matched to any Pantone color in your brand. Edge foil adds metallic shimmer that catches light from every angle.

The most effective edge finishing matches the overall design intention. A letterpress card on cotton with a painted navy edge feels considered and classic. A soft touch card with gold foil accents and gold foil edges feels cohesive and premium. The edge should feel like a continuation of the design, not an afterthought.

Looking for a faster option? Our 32pt Uncoated Business Cards include edge painting and ship in 3–4 business days.

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Edge painting vs edge foil

How each technique works, which papers they pair with, and how to choose.

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Custom edge finishing questions

What is the difference between edge painting and edge foil?

Edge painting applies an opaque matte colour to the card edges. Edge foil applies metallic foil that reflects light. Both need thick stock (32pt or more).

What colors are available for edge painting?

Edge painting is available in black, red, blue, gold, pink, orange and a custom PMS colour match.

How thick does a card need to be for edge finishing?

Edge finishing needs at least 32pt stock. At 48pt the edge becomes a bold, prominent design element.

Can you match the edge color to the foil on the front of the card?

Yes. If you add a foil accent to the card face, you can choose the same metallic colour for your edge foil, so the two read as one finish.

More edge options: painted edge business cards.