Business card printing in Paris
A business card is still your pocket-sized handshake. At Welye we treat it as an object: thick paper, precise finishes and crisp printing, single or double-sided.
- ✓Thick 350–600 gsm papers: coated, creative/textured, recycled
- ✓Soft-touch, hot foiling, 3D spot UV finishes
- ✓Rounded corners, die-cutting, custom sizes
- ✓Short runs from 100 or large offset volumes
| Size | 85 × 54 mm · square · mini · custom |
|---|---|
| Papers | Matt/gloss coated, fine papers, recycled (350–600 g) |
| Finishes | Soft-touch, foil, 3D varnish, rounded corners |
| Turnaround | Standard 3–5 days · Express 24/48h |
| Price | From €49 excl. VAT (100 cards · 350 g laminated) — varies with paper, finishing and turnaround |
Full range: cards, correspondence & stationery →
100% made to measure: size, paper, finish, converting — we adapt to your project, not the other way round.
Everything about business card printing in Paris
The business card remains one of the most cost-effective tools in your communication: a small object that is kept, touched and that speaks for you long after the meeting. At Welye, a Paris-based printer, we treat every business card as a refined piece, from the choice of paper to the converting. Here is what you need to know to understand your options and make the right choice.
Sizes
The classic business card size in Paris remains 85 × 54 mm, which fits every card holder and wallet. We also print square cards (55 × 55 mm), mini or strip formats, and the US format 88.9 × 50.8 mm for your international contacts. An off-standard size, an XXL card, a folded wallet card? We do it: tell us about your project, made to measure is our daily routine.
Papers & weights
Weight gives your card its feel and rigidity. For a business card, we rarely recommend below 350 gsm: a card that is too thin bends and creases quickly.
- ✓Coated matt or gloss 350 gsm: the reliable, crisp and economical standard for double-sided cards
- ✓Textured creative papers (linen, felt, laid) from 300 to 600 gsm for a premium feel
- ✓Triplex and multi-layer cards up to 600 gsm, with optional coloured edge
- ✓Recycled and kraft papers for a more responsible card, without sacrificing print quality
Finishes
It is often the finish that turns an ordinary card into a memorable one. Soft-touch lamination brings an irresistible velvety feel; 3D spot UV varnish makes a logo or a word stand out; hot foiling (gold, silver, copper, holographic) adds a touch of luxury. We also offer embossing, debossing and die-cutting. A special finish you have seen elsewhere? Describe it to us, we always look for a solution.
Offset or digital
The choice of process mainly depends on quantity. Digital printing is ideal for short runs from 100 copies, name-personalised cards and fast express jobs. Offset becomes more attractive on large volumes and offers highly precise colour, especially with Pantone inks for an exact brand colour. We guide you toward the process best suited to your budget and deadline.
Preparing your file
For a flawless card, supply a CMYK file at 300 dpi, with 3 mm bleed on each edge and your key text at least 4 mm from the trim. A high-resolution PDF remains the safest format. No file ready? Our Paris prepress studio lays out your card, checks your colours and fixes everything before printing, to avoid any bad surprises.
Good to know
A 350 gsm coated stock with soft-touch lamination is our best-seller. For something more exclusive: a textured creative paper with hot foiling. We'll show you samples.
Yes, from 100 units in digital — ideal for a new team member or to test a design.
Square, mini, rounded, custom die-cut: anything is possible, it's all made to measure.
Let's talk about your project.
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