Akuafoil Metallic Business Cards FAQs

• What are Akuafoil metallic business cards?

  Business cards printed with Akuafoil: silver foil is applied to chosen areas, then full color prints on top, so your…

• How are Akuafoil business cards different from foil-stamped cards?

  Foil stamping heat-stamps a solid foil strip in one color, for a pure, mirror-bright gold or silver with a crisp…

• Can I get a gradient metallic logo?

  Yes. Akuafoil can shift a color from light to dark, or from one color to another, and keep it metallic throughout…

• Can my logo be metallic in my brand colors?

  Yes. Print your brand's CMYK colors over the foil and they become metallic versions of themselves, including gradients.

• Which parts of my card should get Akuafoil?

  Logos, names, borders, icons and background patterns work best. Keep small text, phone numbers and QR codes in…

• Can I put Akuafoil on both sides?

  Yes. Choose Akuafoil on the front, back or both sides, with full color on one or both sides.

• What sizes and shapes are available?

  10 sizes, including 3.5" x 2", slim, square, European and a 3.5" x 4" card that folds to 3.5" x 2". Choose square…

• Can I add Spot UV?

  Yes, by custom quote. UV coating on both sides is on the calculator. For Akuafoil plus Spot UV, send 3 files per side…

• Can I write on Akuafoil business cards?

  Choose No Coating if you want to write on them; it's somewhat writable with ink. UV-coated cards aren't meant for…

• How do I set up my Akuafoil files?

  Send your full-color CMYK artwork plus a matching Akuafoil mask in vector format, where metallic areas are 100% black…

• What's the minimum order?

  500 cards per design. You can print as many designs as you need, and for larger quantities, contact us for a custom…

• Should I choose Akuafoil or Pearl business cards?

  Both look great. Akuafoil gives multi-color metallic accents exactly where you want them. Pearl makes the whole card…

• How long does printing take?

  Choose 2–4 or 5–7 business days, plus shipping. Every order includes a free proof.