Types of paper for business cards？

Commonly used business card paper includes copperplate paper, textured paper, antique paper, synthetic paper, ice white paper, Dutch white paper, Anger paper, eggshell paper. Paper used for making high-end business cards includes PVC transparent paper, ice white paper, crystal frosted paper, and so on.Below are some sharing of paper knowledge.

1. Dutch white card

It is a type of special paper that undergoes special treatment on the surface of the paper to reduce its water absorption, resulting in ink remaining on the surface of the paper, resulting in an excellent texture effect of the ink. The printed surface has a bright luster, achieving the desired visual effect. It has a more luxurious and luxurious feeling.

Paper weight: 400g

Paper features: This type of paper is thin and has a delicate touch, belonging to the artistic pattern paper. The color is white.

Scope of application: Suitable for business cards, postcards, invitations, etc.

2. Copperplate paper

The paper surface is smooth and the color is saturated, making it a commonly used paper for business card printing. It is widely used in real life at present. Almost all of them use copperplate paper for calendars, posters, book covers, and picture albums. Various beautifully decorated packaging, paper handbags, trademarks, etc. also heavily use copperplate paper.

3. Matte paper

Also known as matte copperplate paper, compared to copperplate paper, it has weaker reflective ability under sunlight, and the pattern is relatively delicate, making it more upscale.

4. Pearlescent paper

It is a synthetic paper mainly made of PP, which has a lower specific gravity, better rigidity, and better shielding properties than general synthetic paper. Its composition is the same as ordinary white paper, but the difference is that there are particles in the surface coating that form a pearlescent effect. Pearlescent paper has a high production cost and can be divided into single and double sides. It has poor ink adsorption and the surface‘s pearlescent effect is easily damaged. Mainly used for high-end picture albums, exquisite books and magazines, greeting cards, business cards, etc.

5. Lenny paper

It is an artistic paper, and "Leni" is transliterated from the English word "line". The paper has fine grid like patterns on both sides, with solid and uniform fibers and bright colors, which are superior to ordinary paper.

6. Lifu paper

It is a high-quality material for making business cards, originating from France. The surface of the paper has simple and clear patterns, classic and gentle, fashionable and elegant, injecting a modern atmosphere into traditional craftsmanship. Lifu paper is suitable for making invitation letters, promotional brochures, luxury packaging, corporate letterhead, and is also one of the best materials for high-end business cards.

7. American eco-friendly paper

From Los Angeles and San Francisco in the west to New York, Washington, Philadelphia and other places in the east, many shops in the United States use a brown yellow paper in large quantities as packaging paper and toilet paper.

8. White cardboard

The paper surface is delicate and smooth, with high stiffness, tear resistance, and smoothness. It has strong toughness and is not easy to break when folded. It is one of the most common paper for printing business cards.

9. Egg patterned paper

It is a patterned paper produced in Japan, with a surface that extends like threads in all directions, high color imaging, strong three-dimensional sense, and a smooth and smooth surface. More textured like patterned paper, with good whiteness and outstanding hand feel!

10. Anger paper

The Swedish first level card has a pressurized grid pattern, with the original dot like pattern increasing the delicacy of the touch. The ink penetrates and dries quickly, and the color is saturated and bright.

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