Raised spot UV business cards
Gloss you can feelon a velvet card.
Raised spot UV business cards pair a velvet-laminated 16pt card with a clear, glossy layer that rises off the surface wherever you choose, such as a logo, a name or a pattern. Raised spot UV business cards, also called 3D spot UV, embossed UV or spot gloss business cards, suit designers, salons, studios and brands with a strong mark. Full color on both sides costs the same as the front alone.
From $101 for 100 cards
- Free proof before printing
- Front and back, same price
- Ships in about 6 business days after proof approval
16pt · velvet + raised glossContrast under your fingertip
The gloss stands about 50 microns above the card, so a logo or pattern is both shinier and higher than the soft velvet around it.
You decide where it shines
A separate layer in your file marks the gloss areas. Everything outside that layer stays matte and quiet.
Soft base, sharp detail
Velvet lamination gives the card a smooth, almost fabric-like feel, which makes the glossy parts look even brighter by comparison.
Best for: Brands with a bold logo or pattern: designers, salons, barbers, studios and agencies.
Let's make it yours
Your card.
Every detail, considered.
1Options
Change2How many cards?
Production speed
Express and Rush are not available for this paper or quantity.
3Artwork
Front design
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Back designOptional. Leave empty for a blank back.
Drop your file hereor browse
Accepted: PNG, JPG, HEIC, TIFF, WEBP, GIF, BMP, AVIF, SVG, PDF, AI, PSD. Card size 3.5 x 2 in. Add 1/8 in bleed if your design runs to the edge.
Your order
- Paper
- Raised Spot UV (16pt)
- Quantity
- 500
- Sides
- Front and back
- Artwork
- Not added yet
- Cards
- $169
Total$169
$0.34 per card
We email a proof. Nothing prints until you approve it.
Ships by Mon, Oct 26 if you approve your proof today. Standard shipping is $5.99, shown at checkout.
Transparent pricing
Prices for this paper
Order totals for full color on one or both sides. Rounded corners and design service are the only extras.
| Paper | 100 | 250 | 500 | 1,000 | 2,500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raised Spot UV16pt | $101$1.01/ea | $132$0.53/ea | $169$0.34/ea | - | - |
Prices in US dollars for the whole order. Standard shipping $5.99.
The details make the difference
Raised Spot UV
- Stock
- 16pt card stock
- Finish
- Velvet laminate with raised spot UV, about 50 microns high
- Printing
- Full color, front only or front and back at the same price
- Size
- 3.5 x 2 in (US standard)
- Corners
- Square
- Best paired with
- A bold logo, icon or pattern on a dark or mid-tone background
Is spot UV the same as raised spot UV?
Not quite. Flat spot UV is a thin gloss that you see but barely feel. Raised spot UV, often called 3D or embossed UV, is a thicker layer you can feel with a fingertip. This page is the raised version, on a velvet laminated card.
How do I set up my file for raised spot UV?
Send your full color design plus a second file or layer, the same size, with the gloss areas in solid black. Black means gloss, white means none. If that sounds technical, tell us in your order notes which parts should shine and we will confirm with you before anything prints.
Does the raised gloss wear off?
It is cured hard onto the laminate, so it holds up to normal handling, wallets and card holders. Like any raised finish, it can scuff if loose cards rub against each other for a long time, so keep them in a box or case.
How much do raised spot UV business cards cost?
They start at $101, and printing on the back is included at no extra charge. This finish is sold in short runs, so a first order does not tie up a big budget.
How long do raised spot UV cards take?
They ship in Ships in about 6 business days after proof approval after you approve your proof. The gloss goes on in its own pass after printing, so this finish cannot be rushed.
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Card designs shown are illustrative. Finished colors are confirmed on your proof.