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Name Cards & Business Cards
In Singapore’s business culture, the name card exchange still carries real weight — presented with both hands, received with both hands, given a moment of actual attention. Before you reorder the same standard card, here’s what name card printing in Singapore now offers in premium finishes that people actually notice and remember.
Standard name cards in Singapore print on 310–350gsm art card with gloss or matte laminate. They look professional and do the job reliably. For businesses running high-volume networking — financial advisers, real estate agents, insurance professionals — standard cards at a good price point make complete sense.
But if your business is positioned around quality or expertise — a law firm, wealth management consultancy, interior design studio, or boutique hospitality group — a standard card can quietly undercut the message your branding is trying to send. Premium finishes close that gap at a relatively modest cost per card.
Spot UV: subtle, tactile, effective
Spot UV applies a high-gloss coating to selected areas of the card — your logo, a pattern, a headline — against a matte background. The contrast between glossy raised elements and the flat surface creates a tactile effect that people notice immediately when they pick the card up. It’s one of the most cost-effective premium finishes available: the card prints on standard stock; it’s the selective coating that elevates it.
Soft touch lamination: the velvet feel
Soft touch (velvet laminate) gives the card a slightly rubbery, silky texture that’s unmistakable in the hand. It’s matte, but with a richness standard matte lamination doesn’t have. Put it in someone’s hand at a networking event and they’ll almost always comment on it. One caveat: soft touch is more susceptible to fingerprint marks and scratches than standard lamination — cards stored loosely in a wallet will show wear faster.
Foil stamping: high impact when used well
Hot foil stamping presses metallic foil under heat — the result is a genuinely reflective metallic element that ink alone can’t replicate. Gold and silver are traditional; rose gold has become popular in beauty, wellness, and lifestyle brands. Foil works best used sparingly: a foil logo on a clean dark card is striking; foil on every element tips into looking overdone.
Premium paper stocks worth considering
Standard art card is 310–350gsm. Step up to 450gsm or 600gsm duplex board and the card has real weight — it doesn’t flex when handled. Clear PVC cards are fully transparent and work as conversation starters for tech-forward brands. Kraft paper suits artisan and F&B brands. Cotton paper has a completely different feel and works well for creative professionals.
Before approving your proof
Screen colours and print colours aren’t identical. If your brand colour needs to be exact — particularly Pantone-specific shades — specify this explicitly when ordering. Bright RGB blues can shift more purple when converted to CMYK; neon greens can dull. The free design check at ExpressPrint flags these for all name card orders before anything prints.
Express options available
Need cards for an event this week? ExpressPrint Express Business Cards delivers next-day or same-day for urgent orders. Minimum quantities from 50 cards — ideal for testing a new design or covering a specific event without committing to a large run.
Products mentioned in this article:
Business Card (Standard)Business Card (Express)Business Card (Die Cut)Business Card (Folded)
