Tobias Reed
Tobias Reed Production Knowledge Lead at 4OVER4.COM
Question

Can I order foil business cards on thinner uncoated stock?

Answer

Foil can be applied to thinner stock, but there is a practical floor on how thin an uncoated option goes. The thinnest uncoated-style choice is 16pt with silk lamination, which reads as a matte surface rather than a true uncoated cover.

  • Foil works on lighter stock: foil accents do not require the heaviest board.
  • The matte route: 16pt silk lamination gives the soft, non-glossy look many people want from uncoated.
  • Not the same as raw uncoated: silk is still a laminated surface, so it will not absorb ink like a bare uncoated stock.

If a true writable uncoated surface matters for your project, mention that when you order so the closest match can be recommended.

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