Silk-screened business cards

Silk—screen business cards, 50 pcs, 50*90, Sirio Pearl Platinum - Seventh Legion Printing House
4 556 ₽
The cost of the print run
91.13 ₽
Base price

Characteristics of the "Business cards by silkscreen printing" offer

  • Circulation: 50 pcs
  • Format: 50*90
  • Paper: Sirio Pearl Platinum
  • Chroma: Black and white one-sided printing
  • Set price: 91.13 ₽

Silk—screen business cards are bright and durable

Silk-screen printing of business cards ensures rich colors and durability of images.

Advantages of silkscreen printing

Excellent quality, wear resistance, the ability to print on various materials.

Application areas

Business, personal contacts, events.

Manufacturing process

Stencil preparation, printing, drying and packaging.

Screen printing — a method of reproducing text and graphic images using a stencil, a printing plate through which printing ink penetrates the printed material in places corresponding to the printing elements (the ink spaces are opaque).

Шелкографией называют разновидность трафаретной печати, в которой в качестве формного материала используются специальные полиэфирные, полиамидные (нейлоновые) или металлические сетки частотой 4-200 нитей/см и толщиной примерно 18-200 мкм. Обычно пробельные элементы формируют непосредственно на сетке фотохимическим способом. Для изготовления печатной формы может быть использован как сухой плёночный фотослой (капиллярная плёнка), так и жидкая фотоэмульсия, высушиваемая на сетке после нанесения. В обычном состоянии фотослой смывается водой. В подавляющем большинстве случаев экспонирование проводится контактным способом. После экспонирования УФ-излучением фотослой полимеризуется и перестаёт смываться водой, за исключением участков, не подвергшихся облучению (закрытые изображением позитива). Смытые участки сетки становятся печатающими элементами.

Printing with appropriate inks can be carried out on almost all materials — paper, plastic, PVC, glass, ceramics, metals, fabrics, leather, etc. Inks can vary in the type of binder — aqueous, solvent (solvent-based), ultraviolet curing, plastisols (requiring temperature fixation).

Silkscreen printing is also used to print decals (decals on glass or ceramics) with or without subsequent firing, and to apply an erasable ("scratch") layer for lottery tickets and payment cards.

This method got its name "silkscreen printing" due to the patent of the screen printing process, issued in 1907 under the name Eng. Silk screen printing — "silk screen printing". It is believed that this method of printing originated in ancient times, but screen printing acquired its modern look in the middle of the last century. Due to the special features of the technology, silkscreen printing allows you to print on both flat and cylindrical surfaces. Nowadays, screen printing is used not only in the printing industry, but also in the textile, electronic, automotive, glass, ceramic and other industries.

One of the features of silkscreen printing is the ability to obtain a thick colorful layer from 8-10 microns to 1000 or more (for offset, the colorful layer is 1-2 microns) with impressive opacity and color brightness. Special effects can also be widely used — glitters (sequins), volumetric printing, imitation of velvet or rubber. Direct printing directly onto the surface to be sealed is possible, as well as transfer printing onto an intermediate medium with subsequent transfer to the product.

FAQ

Questions and answers

What is silkscreen printing on business cards and what are its advantages?
Silkscreen printing (screen printing) is a method of applying images through a special stencil, which allows to obtain rich, embossed and durable prints. Main advantages: high opacity of the ink, the ability to print on dense materials, spectacular visual volume and premium quality.
How do I calculate the cost of silk-screened business cards?
To calculate the cost of silk-screened business cards, use our online calculator. Select the material, specify the print run (minimum order of 300 pieces) and additional parameters — the system will automatically calculate the cost.
What is the minimum print run for silk-screened business cards?
The minimum print run for business cards made by silkscreen printing is 300 pieces. This is due to the technological features of the screen printing process.
What materials are available for printing business cards?
We offer a wide range of premium materials: Sirio Pearl (various colors, 300 g/m2), Ivolite (280 g/m2), Ispira designer paper (360 g/m2), PLIKE (330 g/m2), craft paper, tracing paper and other specialized cartons.
How long does it take to make business cards?

The standard production time for silkscreen business cards is from 5 working days from the date of approval of the layout and prepayment.

What is the difference between silk screen printing and digital printing?

Silkscreen printing creates a raised, voluminous coating with high color saturation, digital printing gives a flat image.

Silkscreen printing allows you to print with white ink, as well as silver and gold — this gives a metallic visual effect without resorting to third-party technologies.

Silkscreen printing is ideal for premium business cards with special visual effects.

Is it possible to print silkscreen on dark materials?
Yes, silkscreen printing is great for printing on dark materials, as the ink has a high opacity and allows you to get bright images even on a black background.
How do I prepare a layout for silkscreen printing?
The layout should be in vector format (AI, EPS, PDF) with fonts in curves. Each color is printed from a separate stencil, so it is important to properly prepare the color separation.
How durable are silk-screened business cards?
Business cards made by silkscreen printing are very durable. The paint is resistant to abrasion and does not fade over time, retaining its original appearance for years.
Can I use my own printing material?

Yes, we can print on the customer's material. Some types of paper strongly absorb paints, for example, malmero. In this case, several layers of coating may be needed, which will lead to an increase in the cost of manufacturing the print run.

What file formats do you accept?
We accept vector formats: AI, EPS, PDF. Raster files must have a resolution of at least 300 dpi at a scale of 1:1.
Do you carry out delivery in Yekaterinburg?
Yes, we deliver finished products in Yekaterinburg. Please check the terms and cost of delivery with our managers.
Can I make an urgent order?

The minimum period of silkscreen printing is from 5 working days

What additional processing options are available for business cards?

We offer curly cutting of complex shapes on a plotter and rounding of corners.

Is it possible to order business cards with different designs in the same print run?

You can put together a collection edition. The number of layouts must be a multiple of 2 or 4 or 6. In this case, the number of business cards in each layout will be the same.

Do you provide business card design services?
Yes, our designers can develop a business card layout from scratch or refine the design you provided. The design service is paid separately.
What is the best material to choose for business cards?

For business cards, we recommend the materials of the Sirio Pearl series (300 g/m2) — they have a noble mother-of-pearl surface and emphasize the status of the owner.

PLIKE, ToucheCover, and other varieties of design papers are also popular.

Are there any restrictions on the number of colors in the design?
Silkscreen printing technology allows you to use any number of colors, but each color requires the production of a separate stencil, which affects the cost and production time.