Clear Plastic Business Cards
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Clear Plastic Business Cards
Gorgeous Cards Above Any Others.
Unique transparent plastic cards unmatched in the industry. The beautiful clear areas give your designs a stunning look that is sure to be remembered. The 30mil PVC thickness provides a rigid, firm, and highly glossy finish. We utilize opaque white ink technology to ensure your logos and text stand out perfectly against the transparent background.
- 100% Waterproof & Tear-Resistant
- Premium 30mil Credit Card Thickness
- Free Nationwide Shipping
- Multi-Set Printing Available for Teams
Technical Specifications
Customize your transparent cards to match your exact brand identity.
Gloss Plastic Lamination
Our glossy protective coating enables bright, accurate CMYK colors to be printed over an opaque white ink base, ensuring vibrant graphics that resist scuffs.
1/8" Rounded Corners
Highly recommended. Standard rounded corners make 30mil rigid plastic cards comfortable to hold while providing a sleek, modern aesthetic.
Square Corners
A traditional cut. Please keep in mind that due to the extreme rigidity of 30mil PVC plastic, square corners can be quite sharp to the touch.
30 Mil Premium Thickness
The highest standard in plastic business card printing. This thickness is identical to a standard credit card, providing ultimate rigidity and luxury haptic feedback.
The Science of Printing on Clear Plastic
White Ink Masking Technology
Standard commercial offset printers use the CMYK color model (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key/Black). CMYK printers cannot print the color white; they assume the paper stock they are printing on is already white. When printing on transparent PVC plastic, any standard ink applied directly to the card will appear somewhat translucent. To solve this, we use advanced White Ink Masking Technology. We print an opaque layer of solid white ink underneath your design, ensuring your logos and typography remain vibrant, fully opaque, and highly legible, while the rest of the card remains crystal clear.
ISO Compliant 30-Mil PVC
We do not use thin, flimsy acetate. Our clear business cards are engineered from solid Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC). We adhere to the international ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1 standard[1], which establishes the precise dimensions and 0.76 mm (30-mil) caliper thickness required for high-end identification and credit cards. This ensures maximum structural integrity, 100% waterproof capabilities, and immunity to tearing.
Design Best Practices: Why We Recommend Single-Sided Printing
Because the substrate is completely transparent, light passes entirely through the card. If you attempt to print a design on the back of the card, it will be clearly visible from the front (but backwards), overlapping with the front design and creating visual clutter. For the cleanest, most luxurious presentation, we highly advise utilizing single-sided printing. If you need two-sided printing, we recommend looking at our Solid Opaque Plastic Cards.
Team & Corporate Orders
We offer highly cost-effective multi-set options. This allows your business to use one unified transparent design while customizing the specific contact details for multiple employees or real estate agents. You simply pay for the total volume of cards, plus a nominal $75 setup fee per additional team member, saving you hundreds of dollars compared to ordering individual batches.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: I need multiple sets for my team, how do I save money?
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A: Call or email us for special pricing on multiple sets. We charge for the total amount of cards in the order (which gives you bulk volume pricing), plus a simple setup copy charge of $75 per extra set.
- Q: Is the 30mil plastic card the exact thickness of a credit card?
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A: Yes. Standard credit cards have a measured thickness of around 30 to 35mil. 30mil cards are the highest thickness that commercial plastic printers will carry. They are incredibly sturdy and leave a massive impression.
- Q: What is considered the "clear" area when I am designing my cards?
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A: By default, any of the blank, uncolored background areas of your digital design file will be left unprinted and will remain clear. If you have specific complex masking requirements, simply let us know in the "Special Instructions" box at checkout.
- Q: Can I get a clear plastic card in a custom shape?
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A: Absolutely. We require a one-time Die Cut fee to manufacture the custom steel die. Please email support@1800businesscards.com with your specifications and vector design files, and our prepress team will provide a custom quote.
Technical Printing Standards
[1] ISO/IEC 7810:2019 Identification Cards. Specifies the physical characteristics of identification cards. The ID-1 format defines the standard 85.60 mm × 53.98 mm dimensions and 0.76 mm (30-mil) thickness utilized by standard credit cards and our premium clear plastic business card lines. View ISO 7810.
Customer Reviews
"I ordered these for my creative agency and the response has been incredible. The 30mil thickness feels just like a credit card, and the white ink makes my logo pop perfectly against the clear background. Highly recommend!"
"The design team actually reached out to me before printing to fix an issue I had with my bleed margins. The cards arrived exactly on time and look incredibly high-end. I will never go back to paper cards."
"We utilized the multi-set option for 12 of our sales reps. The process was seamless, and the rounded corners give the cards a very modern, polished feel. They are completely waterproof as advertised."
