TRANSLUCENT FROSTED BUSINESS CARDS

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In our highly competitive world, more than ever, business representatives feel the need to make a positive first impression with potential clients and assure them of their professionalism and credibility. A translucent business card with printed transparency effects is a salient way to convey that message. Watch the “WOW” effect each time you give out your card.

GRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS:

To create a graphic layout that meets the technical specifications required for production, please follow these guidelines to optimize the process and the manufacturing time of translucent frosted plastic cards.

Final card format:

CR 80, 3.375″ X 2.125″ ( 86 mm X 54 mm )

Printing:

• 4 colour + white on front
• 4 colour + white on front / 4 colour on back

Bleed:

Allow for an additional 1/8″ (3.2 mm) of bleed around the card in the final format in order to prevent white from showing once cut.

Text:

Allow for a safety margin equal to 1/8″ (3.2 mm) inside the card.

Types of files accepted:

It is important to give us the original file.

We accept the following types of files:

• AI Illustrator CS6 (curvy fonts & embedded images)
• INDESIGN CS6 (fonts & images in a compressed file)

  • Be sure to indicate whether you have specific criteria regarding transparency or white application.
  • We will then send you a sample showing the different possibilities for white application. You may then make your choice.
  • If you have different batches, please use an overlay. In addition, please send us the quantity for each batch.
  • Additional costs will be added to your quote if your files are installed using software other than those mentioned above.
  • Your documents must be in a hue that is approximately 25% darker than the desired rendering.