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First Impression: Foil Stamped, Spot UV and Silk Laminated Business Cards

Topic: PublishingPublished September 12, 2011

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When it comes to first impression, every business wants their products or service to stand out amongst their competitors. Almost every first impression a company makes with potential customers is with their business card making this printed piece, so often used, a vital marketing tool to help a company grow and make lasting impressions. Business cards have almost always been the first impression for all types of businesses. They communicate vital information and act as the face of a business. Business owners should therefore be sure that the business cards they provide to their team are professional and unique. Many different options are available via online printing companies that can provide such an impact. Spot UV Business Cards Spot UV business cards have their own appeal and elegance. Spot UV coating added to business cards has quickly become a popular choice of for business owners. The cards are eye catching and draw attentions to specified areas of the card the business would like to stand out, such as the logo or business name. A Spot UV coating or “varnish” is applied to predetermined areas of a printed card. It has the affect of highlighting and drawing attention to that part of the design with a glossy smooth texture to the printed surface. Foil Stamped Business Cards Foil Stamping added to vital information on a business card can truly make the card shine and stand out. Foil Stamping is commonly offered in a variety of colors including silver, gold, red, blue, copper, green, pink and black drawing attention to specified areas of one or both sides of a business card. Silk Laminated Business Cards Silk Laminated business cards are becoming more and more popular. They are unique and durable and portray professionalism and class. The printed piece is laminated on both sides with a special laminate that gives the card a smooth and silky surface. They have a distinctive feel and texture that is unlike other paper printed material. Silk lamination is extremely durable making the printed material tear and water-resistant making these professional types of cards reliable too. Business cards are the first impression for all businesses looking for brand establishment, enhanced market reputation and networking prospects. Whether you’re a new business, planning to revitalize your existing business, or going to launch a new product or service in the market, be sure your business card stands out.

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