Business Cards FAQ

Plastic Business Card FAQ

How thick are your business cards?
All of our plastic cards are 760 micron thick. This is the same thickness as an average credit card.

Do metallic inks cost more than regular inks?
No. Metallic inks cost the same as regular inks, The exception to this rule is 'holoprint'. This unique ink reflects light in the same manner as the surface of an audio CD might. Holoprint ink is charged at the same price as regular ink plus £20.

What are the dimensions of your plastic business cards?
All our cards measure 88mm X 55mm.

Are you able to supply plastic cards cut into custom shapes?
No. We do not currently have the capability to cut plastic into custom shapes.

Can I submit my own card design?
Yes. We are happy to print your own design. However, the process used to print on to plastic has its limitations.

What file formats do you accept?
We can work with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Quark Xpress, CorelDraw & EPS files. Please ensure the canvas measures 2102x1323 pixels. Artwork should be sent to info@1st4advertising.com

Can you create a design for me?
Yes. We are happy to create a business card design for you at no additional cost. We will provide a digital proof of the design for your approval and work with you to achieve a finished design you are 100% happy with before proceeding to print.

I am happy with the design. What next?
Once you have approved the digital proof we begin preparing the artwork for the plate making machine. In the meantime we send you a link to the online payment system where payment can be made using any popular credit or debit card. Once payment is received we begin printing the cards.

I reside outside the UK. How will my cards be shipped?
We will ship your cards to you using Fedex International Priority service. On the day your cards leave our premises we will email a Fedex tracking number to you that will allow you to monitor their progress. Typically international shipments take between 3-4 days to reach their destination.