Artwork Specifications
Designing for steel or plastic can be challenging for the uninitiated. Each differs wildly from the more conventional systems used for printing on to paper. But we are here to help. We have compiled easy to understand documentation. Each provides guidance as well as detailing the inherent limitations of designing for plastic or metal. Have a techical question? No problem. Either drop us a line or use the live chat facility on the right of the page and we’ll do our best to answer your question swiftly. When you are done, upload your artwork and we’ll generate a digital proof showing how your design will look once manufactured.
Translucent plastic cards
Detailing the limitations of designing for our translucent plastic cards, including acceptable ink coverage, minimum font sizes and printing on to the reverse of the card.
Satin plastic cards
Detailing the limitations of designing for our satin cards, including acceptable ink coverage, minimum font sizes and printing on to the reverse of the card.
Full colour plastic cards
Detailing the limitations of designing for our full colour plastic cards, including font size guidance, personalisation options and bleed requirements.
Metal cards
Detailing the limitations of designinig for our metal cards, including font size guidance, cut-throughs and double sided etching.
Standard cards
Detailing the limitations of designing for our standard business cards, including dimensions, font size guidance and bleed requirements.