Matte Black Business Cards

Make your mark with black business cards — sleek, modern, and impossible to ignore. Black stock creates instant contrast and a premium feel, especially when paired with luxury finishes like foil stamping, spot UV, and embossing. For vibrant full-color printing on black, we can lay down a white ink underprint (“white blocker”) beneath your artwork so colors stay bright and readable.

What are black business cards?

Black business cards are printed on premium black card stock for a bold, high-end look. Because black stock absorbs and darkens ink, the best results typically come from either:

• Foil stamping for crisp, high-contrast metallic accents, or
• White blocker (white ink underprint) to support full-color printing on black.

Features and options

• Foil Stamping: The most popular upgrade for black stock. Explore foil stamped business cards for gold, silver, rose gold, copper, and more.
• Spot UV: Glossy highlights on a matte surface for a sleek, modern contrast. See spot UV business cards.
• Raised Spot UV: The “feel it” upgrade — glossy accents that are physically raised. See raised spot UV business cards.
• Embossing: Subtle raised texture that feels refined and premium. Learn more at embossed business cards.
• Die Cutting: Go beyond the rectangle with custom shapes. Explore die cut business cards.
• White blocker (white ink underprint): A white layer beneath your artwork so colors print clean and vibrant on black.

Design tips for black cards (so they look premium)

• High contrast wins: foil, white ink, and UV effects read best on black.
• Keep it minimal: black stock rewards restraint and whitespace.
• Make one element the hero: logo, name, or monogram — then let the stock do the rest.
• Use vector files when possible: crisp edges = crisp foil/UV layers.

Need help choosing the right setup?

Family-owned since 2006. If you’re not sure whether you need foil, UV, embossing, or a white blocker, tell us the look you’re going for and we’ll recommend the best approach. Contact us for guidance and free samples.

Frequently Asked Questions About Black Business Cards

1) What is a white blocker, and why do I need it?

A white blocker is a layer of white ink printed beneath your design so colors stay vibrant on black stock. Without it, colors can appear muted because the black paper affects how ink shows.

2) Can I add embossing to black business cards?

Yes. Embossing raises parts of the design to add a refined, tactile 3D feel. See embossed business cards.

3) Can I use spot UV on black business cards?

Yes. Spot UV adds glossy highlights that contrast beautifully against matte black. For more tactile impact, consider raised spot UV.

4) What file formats do you accept?

PDF is best. We also accept JPG, PSD, TIF/TIFF, EPS, AI, and PNG. For smooth processing, outline fonts and flatten where appropriate.

5) Can I choose custom sizes or shapes?

Yes — including custom die cut options. Explore die cut business cards.

6) What resolution should my files be?

300 DPI at final size is recommended for sharp print quality.

7) Do you offer proofs?

Yes — digital proofs are available so you can confirm layout and finishes before production.

8) Do you offer design services?

Yes. If you need help setting up the artwork (including UV/foil layers or white blocker), our team can assist.

9) How do I place an order or request a quote?

Use our contact form or email Sales@printshaQ.com.