Raised Foil Business Cards FAQs

• What are raised foil business cards?

  Business cards with gold, silver or holographic foil that's raised above the surface, so you can feel it, printed on…

• Which raised foil color is most popular?

  Raised gold foil is the most popular, especially gold on black and gold on white. Raised holographic foil is also very…

• Are raised holographic business cards real holographic foil?

  Yes. Raised holographic foil is a true holographic foil whose rainbow colors shift as the card tilts, and it's raised…

• What card color works best with gold foil?

  Black, navy and emerald make gold pop dramatically; white gives a clean, elegant look. Your card color is printed in…

• Can I feel the foil?

  Yes. The foil is raised about 60 microns, so as you run your fingers over the card you feel the embossed foil rise…

• Are raised foil business cards expensive?

  They're a premium product at an affordable price per card. You can start with just 100 cards, and the cost per card…

• What is velvet soft touch (suede) lamination?

  A 1.5 mil scuff-resistant laminate applied to both sides of the card. It gives a soft, matte, suede-like feel that's…

• How thick are raised foil business cards?

  19 pt: 16 pt premium cardstock plus 1.5 mil lamination on both sides.

• Can I put raised foil on both sides?

  Yes. Choose raised foil on the front, or on the front and back, with full color on one or both sides.

• How is raised foil different from foil stamping and Akuafoil?

  Raised foil stands up from the card so you can feel it. Foil stamping lays a solid, mirror-bright foil flat into the…

• Can I combine raised foil with raised Spot UV?

  Yes, with Dual Raised Business Cards, which combine raised foil with raised Spot UV, or two raised foils.

• How do I set up my raised foil files?

  Send your CMYK artwork plus a vector raised foil mask (100% K for foil, white elsewhere) for each side with foil. Our…

• What's the minimum order?

  100 cards per design, with as many designs as you need. For larger quantities, contact us for a custom quote.

• How long does printing take?

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