Raised Foil Business Cards
Raised Foil Suede Business Cards are perfect for someone wanting to make a big impression. With a spectacular array of shades and textures, your business cards are the perfect way to introduce yourself.
For businesses that prioritize high-end branding, luxury aesthetics, or premium services, raised foil cards elevate credibility and reinforce quality.
The shimmering foil draws attention, while the raised texture adds a sophisticated, tactile experience that sets your card apart from the rest. Whether you're in real estate, law, finance, beauty, or any industry where perception matters, these cards signal excellence from the very first handshake.
Hand them to prospects and see their amazement as these cards sparkle and shine with a fashionable appeal. Show prospective clients how much more meaningful your business introductions can be with raised foil printing.
The Suede Cards are printed on 16pt card stock and laminated with soft-velvet, which gives them a substantial thickness of 19pt.
The holographic foil finish is incredibly eye-catching, with its shimmering prism design that shifts color like the rainbow as it catches the light.
Your business cards don’t have to be boring anymore!
Features:
- Paper Type: 16pt suede
- Both front and back sides printed (4/4)
- Foil on the front or both sides
- Available in three raised foil colors: gold, silver, and holographic.
- Laminated on both sides with 1.5mil scuff-resistant, soft velvet
Our recommendation:
- Do not do raised foil on any text you need to read. The light refracting will make it hard to read.
- It is best to apply this to large text and logos.
Learn how to set up Raised Foil Business Cards with 215 Prints.
What are raised foil business cards?
Raised foil business cards are premium cards that feature a metallic foil layer elevated above the card’s surface, creating a distinctive, tactile effect. This raised finish enhances logos, text, or design elements with a shimmering, reflective look, adding sophistication and depth. These cards are often used to make a lasting impression in professional and luxury branding.
What is the raised foil effect?
The raised foil effect is a printing technique that applies a metallic foil layer with a slight elevation, giving the design a three-dimensional feel. This effect enhances the visual appeal by reflecting light and creating a rich contrast against the card’s background. It is commonly used to highlight key design elements and add an elegant, high-end touch to printed materials.
How to set up the mask file
When setting up your raised foil job, be sure to include a raised foil mask file along with your standard print file. This mask file determines where the foil will be applied. It must be a vector file created in a vector-based program like Illustrator.
Please note, the mask file must be a vector file created in vector-based programs such as Illustrator.
Use only solid 100% black (C 0%, M 0%, Y 0%, K 100%) to indicate foil areas. Avoid shadows, glows, or grayscale images, as white areas will signify no foil application.
Knockouts are not recommended due to potential alignment shifts of up to 1/16” during the foil application process.
Is having printing under the foil mask recommended?
We highly recommend having a solid color behind the foil mask. We do not recommend having any artwork or text under the foil mask since it might be visible through the foil mask. Knockouts are not recommended since there may be a shift (up to 1/16”) when the foil is applied.
How to ensure the best result on Raised Foil Cards
Foil Coverage should be no more than 30% of the artwork, otherwise, the foil will be wavy and won’t look good. The only time a 50% coverage is acceptable is with patterns, thin strokes, or small shapes. Ideally, the size of the area, shape, or image covered with raised foil should not exceed 1in x 1in.
What are the Differences between Foil Worx and Raised Foil Cards
Foil Worx has a flat finish foil whereas Raised Foil has a raised foil finish, that if you run your fingers over the card you will feel the foil. The height of the foil is approximately 60 microns.
What is the Smallest Font Size Recommended to use in Raised Foil Artwork?
We do not recommend having fonts smaller than 10pt on the Raised Foil Artwork. However, if you use fonts with thicker strokes or bold fonts, we do not recommend having fonts smaller than 12pt.
Please see the picture below for reference.
