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ART CARD
What is Art Card?
Art card is a coated paperboard or card stock known for its smooth surface and high-quality finish. It is commonly used in printing and packaging for items like Product Packaging, business cards, postcards, book covers, Brochures and Flyers, Catalogs, and various promotional materials. This type of cardstock comes in different weights and thicknesses, offering flexibility for various printing and packaging applications. Art card is widely used in the printing industry, especially for projects where a polished and professional appearance is desired. Its versatility and aesthetic qualities make it a popular choice for creative and promotional materials.
Specifications
Art cards are commonly crafted from paperboard, a robust paper-based material known for its durability. These cards are endowed with a smooth surface coating, this coating not only enhances the printability of art cards but also provides a glossy finish, contributing to their visual appeal. In terms of thickness, art cards come in various options, often measured in points or microns. Common choices include 12pt, 16pt, or higher, providing flexibility based on the desired sturdiness. Measured in grams per square meter (gsm) or pounds (lbs), with options such as 250gsm, 300gsm, or 350gsm. Additionally, custom dimensions can be chosen based on specific design requirements.
Variations
The durability of art cards is a key feature, making them suitable for various applications, especially in packaging. These cards are designed for high-quality printing, utilizing advanced technologies like offset or digital printing. Art cards are renowned for their glossy finish. The Kraft Pack offers glossy and matte finishes for a different aesthetic. The coating ensures that images, text, and colors appear sharp and vibrant. Customisation options abound for art cards, allowing businesses and designers to choose specific finishes, dimensions, and printing techniques like silver or gold foiling, texture printing, embossing or debossing, and spot UV that align with their brand identity.
Artwork Preparation Guide
We offer 100% free design support and mockups to ensure the style of the final product perfectly matches your vision.
Cut Line (Black Lines):
Indicates the cut at its final size. Important artwork and text should be placed at least 0.125 inches inside of the cut line.
Bleed Line (Green Lines) & Crease Line:
Indicates where the bleed line is located. Any artwork which goes to the cut line should be extended to the bleed line to get a seamless print.
Crease line Indicates where the product is to be folded.
Perforation (Dotted Black Lines):
Perforation line refers to paper that is punched with very small holes to allow the paper to be torn and folded easily.
Safety Margin (Dotted Green Lines):
Indicates where artwork and text should safely be placed inside. As an industry standard, all artwork should at least be placed 0.125 inches away from the cut line unless your design is intentional.