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type: faq
title: "Are matte business cards less durable than glossy?"
description: "Slightly, but the gap is small and often does not matter in practice. Glossy coatings form a thicker protective layer, while heavier matte stocks stay plen"
resource: https://www.4over4.com/faqs/business-cards/are-matte-business-cards-less-durable-than-glossy
tags: ["Business Stationery", "faq"]
timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
---

# Are matte business cards less durable than glossy?

Slightly, but the gap is small and often does not matter in practice. Glossy coatings form a thicker protective layer, while heavier matte stocks stay plen

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