Laminated Printing Collection

Laminated Printing on 16 Point Card and Up

Laminated printing here means full color printed on 16 point card, then sealed under gloss, silk or velvet film. Gloss Laminated Business Cards start at 50 cards, Silk Laminated Business Cards at 250 for $74.53, and Ultra Thick versions step up to 32pt or 48pt. The film protects the print from scuffs and moisture in a wallet, a purse or a trade show bag, and it changes how the card feels in the hand.

Laminated Prints by Size and Price

The products fall into three families. Cards: business cards in three or four sizes from 2 by 3.5 inches, and gloss, silk or velvet trading cards at 2.5 by 3.5 inches from 250 for $94.74. Mail and giveaways: Gloss Laminated Postcards in 22 sizes from 2 by 3 to 9 by 12 inches from 250, Die-Cut Laminated Postcards at 4 by 6, 5 by 7 or 6 by 9 inches from 100, and gloss, silk or velvet bookmarks at 2 by 6 or 2 by 8 inches from 100.

Larger pieces: Laminated Posters in 13 sizes from 11 by 17 to 48 by 96 inches or a custom size, with a 3 mil gloss or matte laminate on one side or both, and silk or velvet laminated folders at 9 by 12 inches from 250. Laminated Menus print from 4.25 by 11 to 11 by 25.5 inches on 100# gloss or 70# uncoated text, from 50 for $57.11, with High Gloss UV as an option.

Gloss, Silk and Velvet Finishes Compared

Gloss lamination gives saturated color on a reflective surface, which flatters photography and food images. Silk calms the shine for a smooth, understated feel that suits minimal layouts and heavy text.

Velvet lamination adds a soft, suede-like texture. You see it on Velvet Laminated Business Cards from 250 for $87.15 and on Ultra Thick Velvet Laminated Business Cards at 32pt or 48pt, where the weight and the finish work together.

Shapes and Spot UV

Die-Cut Laminated Business Cards cut to a basic or complex shape on 16 point silk or gloss laminated card from 500, with spot UV on the front, the back or both as an option. Die-Cut Laminated Postcards do the same at postcard size, and Silk Laminated Spot UV Hangtags put a glossy accent on a matte tag, from 500.

Designing for a Laminated Finish

Lamination shows every flaw, so keep images at 300 DPI or higher. Dark, photo-heavy designs deepen under gloss, while light, text-forward layouts read easier on silk. Most cards print on both sides, so use the back for a QR code, an offer or your social handles.

Production Times

Gloss, silk and velvet business cards, bookmarks and trading cards offer production times up to 4 business days and list a same-day option, hangtags and Gloss Laminated Postcards 4 or 7, folders 5, posters up to 2, and Ultra Thick cards 15. A free digital proof is available, and across all its orders 4OVER4.COM holds a 99.8% on-time record.