Matte vs. Gloss - Which one for your business cards?

When designing business cards, you want an elegant design, colorful and informative card, and one which stands out. But, you also have to consider the finish and texture of the card; this is where you are going to decide upon whether to go with a gloss or a matte finish when having your cards printed. The team at Miami Flyers not only prints on both material bases, but will also inform you and help you decide on which one is the right one for you as a business owner, and for the type of card you want to design.

Matte 

This finish is a smooth, un-glossed finish, which is elegant yet simplistic in nature. It doesn't appear as stylish or as flashy as a glossy finish might. An aqueous layer is used to print these cards, which results in a smooth finish and texture, and ensures the card doesn't look dull or dated when printed. If you plan on writing on the back of the card, stamping, or adding other endorsements, this material is better than the gloss base for such details in design. These cards often have a soft satin finish as well, which helps them stand out a bit more, and give them a little more vibrancy to the finish of the card.

Gloss

As the name of the finish implies, with this work you are going to have a glossy, shiny finish to your printed business cards. They are usually more durable than traditional stock cards, they are made on smoother gloss based finish, and they are more resistant to the elements, such as water or moisture if they are exposed to different areas where you are working in these areas. These cards are designed to last, they don't dent or easily bend, and they truly stand out because of their brilliance and vibrancy. With these cards, you will also notice more color variety is available, and you can do other detail or design work on the cards, as they are still going to have a smooth finish and texture once the cards are printed. Add in the fact that they are bright and stand out in a stack of business cards, and this makes them a very popular choice today for those who are printing new cards they want to hand out to clients or to prospective clients they want to reach.

No matter what your line of business is, there are a number of options in choosing business card design and finishes when having them printed out. With Miami Flyers, you have both gloss or matte finish options and print paper you can choose from, for your new business cards being printed. Depending on industry, the finish and detail work you want to see, and of course your budget (gloss are usually costlier), the choice will vary for each business owner. But, regardless of the material choice you make, you are bound to appreciate the quality work of Miami Flyers, and affordable pricing for your business card printing service needs as a business owner.

Miami Flyers offers convenient print services with fast turnaround delivering, we custom print everything from business cards, to banners, presentations to promotional materials. Call us today for a free consultation: 786 382-0178.