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Textured business cards introduce a tactile finish that becomes part of your brand experience from the first touch. They exist for businesses wanting their cards to communicate craftsmanship, creativity, or heritage through carefully selected papers rather than relying solely on printed graphics.
Textured business cards suit designers, makers, artisan brands, luxury retailers, wedding suppliers, and businesses that value material choice as part of their identity. Compare the complete Business Card Printing range if you're deciding between textured papers and smoother finishes before configuring your order.
Create memorable introductions through paper textures customers immediately notice when handling your card.
Match your brand personality using carefully selected textured stocks with individual surface characteristics.
Communicate craftsmanship naturally because the paper itself becomes part of your overall presentation.
Dispatched using a reliable 1-3 business day courier in as little as 1 business day from proof approval.
All print products are finished, quality checked, and packed in-house by our professionals.
Friendly, knowledgeable customer service team available to answer any questions.
Talented in-house design team on-hand to create bespoke designs for virtually any product.
From paper stocks to foil shades, our customisation options are simply unmatched.
Constant innovation means we’re working on new products and finishes as we speak.
Looking for inspiration before designing your next business cards? Our gallery of recent print work showcases genuine customer projects produced by our print team, giving you the chance to explore a wide variety of layouts, paper stocks, finishes, and creative design ideas. Every example has been printed for a real customer, demonstrating what’s possible with professional business card printing.
From sleek corporate business cards and colourful promotional designs to luxury foil finishes and premium textured papers, these examples highlight how different print options can transform the look and feel of your cards. Whether you’re launching a new business, refreshing your branding, or searching for creative inspiration, our gallery is packed with ideas to help you create business cards that leave a lasting impression.
Textured business cards do more than share your contact details—they create a memorable first impression through touch as well as appearance. From subtle linen finishes to distinctive hammered and laid papers, textured stocks add depth and character that smooth papers simply can’t match, helping your brand feel more refined and professional.
Choosing the right paper is just as important as choosing the right design. Different textures influence how colours reproduce, how metallic foils catch the light, and how your business cards feel in the hand. Whether you’re looking for a classic, understated finish or something with more personality, our carefully selected range of textured papers offers plenty of inspiration. If you’re comparing different materials, our guide to gloss, silk, and uncoated paper is a great place to learn more about how paper choice can influence the finished result.
Wheat
Cannabis
Zeta Hammer
Zeta Laid
Zeta Linen
Arpa Ribbed
Tinteresso Gesso
Choose your options and order online with our product configurator, which updates your total in real time.
Reply to your Order Confirmation email with your artwork or design brief and any supporting files.
We check for technical issues and contact you if needed. You are responsible for checking the spelling, information and layout before you approve.
Once approved, your order moves into production and is dispatched within a few working days.
After placing your order, reply to your Order Confirmation email with your artwork files, design brief, or a link including your order number. For detailed specs, see the resources below. Need help writing a brief or preparing files? Contact our friendly design team or visit our blog.
Download our PDF template for all available sizes.
The best textured paper depends on the impression you want your business cards to create. If you’re looking for a clean, professional style, Zeta Linen, Zeta Laid, and Arpa Ribbed are excellent choices, offering subtle texture that complements corporate branding, professional services, and understated designs.
For a more premium appearance, Tintoretto Gesso and Arpa Ribbed provide a refined surface that pairs beautifully with elegant typography, minimalist layouts, and metallic foil. If you’re after something with more character, Zeta Hammer features a deeper embossed texture that’s ideal for creative brands, designers, and artisan businesses.
If sustainability is an important part of your brand, Gmund Bio Cycle Wheat and Gmund Bio Cycle Cannabis offer distinctive textured finishes made using alternative fibres, making them a popular choice for environmentally conscious businesses. If you’re unsure which paper best suits your project, our business card sample pack lets you compare the different textured stocks before placing your order.
Textured business cards create a stronger first impression because they engage both sight and touch. Unlike smooth paper stocks, textured papers add depth, character, and a tactile finish that people notice as soon as they pick up the card. That extra sensory experience can make your brand feel more established, distinctive, and memorable.
Every textured stock offers its own personality. Zeta Linen and Zeta Laid provide subtle textures for a classic, professional look, while Tintoretto Gesso and Arpa Ribbed deliver a more refined finish with greater visual interest. For brands looking to make a bolder statement, Zeta Hammer features a deeper embossed texture, while Gmund Bio Cycle Wheat and Cannabis papers offer a natural appearance that’s ideal for environmentally conscious businesses.
If you’re unsure which texture best suits your brand, our business card sample pack lets you compare the different papers in person before placing your order.
Yes. All of our textured business card papers are uncoated, making them well suited to handwriting, signatures, stamps, and personal notes. Whether you’re using a ballpoint pen or a permanent marker, the uncoated surface provides good ink adhesion while retaining the distinctive character of the textured paper.
Each paper has its own unique feel, from the subtle weave of Zeta Linen to the deeper texture of Zeta Hammer and the natural finish of our Gmund Bio Cycle papers. While the texture varies from stock to stock, they’re all designed to remain practical for everyday use.
If you’d like to compare the different papers before placing an order, our business card sample pack includes a selection of textured stocks so you can see, feel, and write on them yourself.
Not usually. Most business card artwork can be printed on textured papers without needing significant changes. However, because textured papers become an important part of the finished design, it’s often worth keeping layouts clean and allowing the natural character of the paper to shine through rather than covering every area with heavy graphics or large blocks of colour.
Unlike many of our other business card ranges, lamination, metallic foil, and painted edges aren’t available on textured business cards, as these finishes would cover or compete with the paper’s distinctive surface. If you’re designing specifically for textured stock, subtle typography, generous white space, and simple branding often produce the most effective results. To learn more, take a look at our guide to printing onto textured paper.
Textured business cards are designed to showcase the natural feel and character of the paper itself. Applying lamination would create a smooth protective layer over the surface, reducing much of the tactile texture that makes these premium papers so distinctive. The texture may still be visible, but it won’t feel the same in the hand.
That’s why our textured business card range is left uncoated. This allows the unique surface of each paper to remain fully exposed, giving your business cards an authentic, tactile finish that can’t be replicated with laminated stocks. It also helps preserve the paper’s natural appearance and ensures the texture remains a key part of the overall design. If you’d like to learn more about how different textured papers affect the finished print, our guide to printing onto textured paper explains the process in more detail.
Yes. Our textured business cards are available on a wide selection of premium papers, including Zeta Linen, Zeta Laid, Zeta Hammer, Arpa Ribbed, Tintoretto Gesso, Gmund Bio Cycle Wheat, and Gmund Bio Cycle Cannabis. Depending on the stock you choose, paper thicknesses range from 14pt up to 32pt, giving you the flexibility to create anything from a refined everyday business card to an ultra-thick premium finish.
You can also personalize the shape of your cards with 3.5 mm, 6 mm, or 16 mm rounded corners. Whether you round one, two, three, or all four corners, this simple finishing option adds a distinctive touch while preserving the natural texture of the paper. Combined with the right stock, rounded corners can help create business cards that feel unique, professional, and memorable without relying on additional coatings or decorative finishes.
Yes. Gmund Bio Cycle Wheat and Gmund Bio Cycle Cannabis papers are produced using recycled agricultural fibres that are blended directly into the paper during manufacturing. Rather than being a printed pattern or artificial texture, the natural fibres are part of the sheet itself, giving every business card a distinctive appearance with subtle variations that make each print run unique.
These innovative papers offer an excellent option for businesses looking to combine premium print quality with a more environmentally conscious material choice. If you’d like to explore other paper options before making your decision, you can also browse our complete paper range to compare the different textures, finishes, and premium stocks available.
Textured business cards often create a stronger first impression because they combine high-quality materials with a distinctive tactile finish. Rather than relying on bold graphics or heavy print effects, textured papers such as Arpa Ribbed, Zeta Linen, and Tintoretto Gesso add character through their natural surface, giving business cards a refined, understated appearance that feels both premium and professional.
For many businesses, a clean design printed on a quality textured stock communicates confidence and attention to detail. The combination of subtle texture, generous white space, and carefully chosen typography often has greater impact than an overly busy layout, allowing your brand to stand out for the right reasons. In many cultures, the quality and presentation of a business card can also influence first impressions, something we explore further in our guide to Japanese business card etiquette.
Not typically. While design trends come and go, textured business cards tend to have a timeless appeal because they rely on premium materials rather than fashionable graphics or short-lived design styles. The natural character of the paper becomes part of the finished design, helping your business cards look refined and professional year after year.
Choosing a quality textured stock, a clean layout, and easy-to-read typography creates a business card that’s less likely to feel dated as design trends evolve. This makes textured business cards a popular choice for businesses looking to invest in a long-lasting brand identity rather than following the latest design fashion.
If you’re planning to order larger quantities, a timeless design can also offer better long-term value, as your business cards are more likely to remain relevant and professional-looking for longer before needing a redesign.
The best textured paper depends on the impression you want your business cards to create. If you’re looking for a clean, professional style, Zeta Linen, Zeta Laid, and Arpa Ribbed are excellent choices, offering subtle texture that complements corporate branding, professional services, and understated designs.
For a more premium appearance, Tintoretto Gesso and Arpa Ribbed provide a refined surface that pairs beautifully with elegant typography, minimalist layouts, and metallic foil. If you’re after something with more character, Zeta Hammer features a deeper embossed texture that’s ideal for creative brands, designers, and artisan businesses.
If sustainability is an important part of your brand, Gmund Bio Cycle Wheat and Gmund Bio Cycle Cannabis offer distinctive textured finishes made using alternative fibres, making them a popular choice for environmentally conscious businesses. If you’re unsure which paper best suits your project, our business card sample pack lets you compare the different textured stocks before placing your order.
Whether you’re creating your very first business card or refreshing an established brand, our expert guides are packed with practical advice to help you make the right decisions. From choosing premium materials and designing more effective layouts to understanding what information customers actually look for, our articles are written to help you create business cards that leave a lasting impression.
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Business cards are often just the beginning of a company’s printed marketing materials. Whether you’re promoting your business at trade shows, meeting new clients, shipping products, or following up after a sale, matching print products help create a consistent and professional brand experience.
Discover some of our most popular products that pair naturally with business cards, helping you strengthen your branding across every customer touchpoint.
Flyers are an effective way to promote products, services, events, and special offers alongside your business cards. Hand them out at exhibitions, include them in customer orders, or distribute them locally to help more people discover your business.
Printed postcards are ideal for direct mail campaigns, thank you cards, promotional offers, and appointment reminders. Paired with business cards, they help businesses build stronger customer relationships and encourage repeat business.
Custom stickers make it easy to carry your branding onto product packaging, envelopes, promotional giveaways, and shipping boxes. They complement business cards by creating a consistent visual identity across your marketing materials.
A popular companion product for corporate clients, consultants, real estate agents, and service businesses looking to present quotes, contracts, brochures, or sales materials in a more professional and organized format.
Branded greeting cards provide a thoughtful way to thank customers, celebrate milestones, or send seasonal greetings. Combined with professionally printed business cards, they help businesses build stronger customer relationships while reinforcing their brand.
