Velvet Trading Card Printing – Luxurious Soft-Touch Sophistication
Make a statement with Velvet Trading Cards, crafted on 16 pt cardstock coated in velvety lamination for a suede-like feel and heightened durability. These cards deliver both tactile luxury and visual elegance—ideal for premium promos, collector’s sets, or upscale branding.
Why Choose Velvet Trading Cards?
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Sumptuous, Soft-Touch Texture – Velvet lamination adds a plush, suede-like finish that feels as classy as it looks.
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Resistant and Durable – The velvet film protects against scuffs and scratches, ensuring your cards stay pristine.
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Premium Thickness – Base 16 pt cardstock becomes about 19 pt with lamination, creating a noticeably sturdier card.l
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Elegant Visual Appeal – The velvety finish subtly mutes glare while adding a rich, tactile look.
Design Best Practices
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Use High-Resolution Artwork (300 dpi+) for crisp reproduction on textured surfaces.
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Include 0.125″ Bleed to avoid unwanted white borders.
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Design with Contrast in Mind—bold images and typography work best on soft finishes.
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Add Rounded Corners (1/8″ or 1/4″) for added elegance and enhanced durability.
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Accent with Spot UV (Optional) to highlight logos or text—adds secondary dimensionality.
Product Specifications
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Material: 16 pt coated cardstock with velvet lamination (≈19 pt total thickness)
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Finish: Soft-touch matte velvet glaze
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Printing: Full-color, single or double-sided
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Size: Standard 2.5″×3.5″ trading card; custom sizes available
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Turnaround: Economy and rush options available—contact us for specifics
How to Supply Your Artwork
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Download our trading card template with proper bleed and margin settings.
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Upload CMYK, high-res PDF, illustrating both front and back (if needed).
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Specify finishing options, including velvet, optional Spot UV, and any corner preferences.
Proofs are provided before printing to ensure satisfaction.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What does velvet lamination feel like?
A soft, matte texture often described as suede or peach skin—sophisticated and tactile.
2. How thick are these cards?
Approximately 19 pt—thicker than standard cards and noticeably substantial.
3. Is it writable?
Some inks and pens may work, but velvet tends to blur—spot UV-free or matte alternatives offer better writeability.
4. Can I add spot UV?
Yes—spot UV is an elegant overlay often used to accent logos or highlighted content.
5. Who benefits most from velvet cards?
Ideal for luxury brands, creatives, or anyone who wants to impress with texture and feel.
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Make your branding unforgettable with Velvet Trading Cards – Luxurious Soft-Touch Sophistication.
Looking for shine? See our SuperFoil Trading Cards for vibrant foil effects, or Trading Cards with Spot UV for glossy spot highlights.
About Trading Card Printing
In addition to the soft-touch feel of our Velvet Trading Cards, we offer many other trading card printing options to suit collectors, businesses, and event promotions.
Custom Trading Card Printing – Showcase, Collect, and Promote
Trading cards are a versatile way to promote products, celebrate sports figures, create collectible game cards, or stand out with an oversize business card. Standard trading card size is 2.5” x 3.5” (compared to 2” x 3.5” for business cards).
For game decks or sports sets, we require a minimum of 100 cards per unique image. For example, a 30-card deck would require 3000 pieces, and we can often offer significant bulk discounts — just fill out our Custom Quote form so we can discuss your project.
We offer single-sided or double-sided printing with optional glossy UV coating for added shine and protection against dirt and moisture, or a non-glossy matte finish for a classic look.
Upload your own design in PDF, JPG, or TIFF format, or choose our custom design service — our in-house team will create professional layouts using your graphics and text. For best results, use images at 300 DPI and flatten all transparencies in vector files to avoid printing issues.
Before printing, proofread your design carefully to avoid costly errors. We recommend having multiple proofreaders or working with a skilled editor for accuracy.
At PrintFirm, we combine high-quality printing, durable finishes, and bulk pricing to make us your one-stop shop for custom trading card printing.
