Premium Black Business Cards
Handcrafted to Perfection
Premium Black Business Cards
Handcrafted to Perfection
Premium Black Business Cards never goes out of style.
For the most stunning and luxurious business cards available, look no further than our Premium Black Collection. Create the ultimate stylish networking card by combining the richness of the black stocks with Foil printing. Ideal for any business looking to make an instant impression of quality and sophistication.
Our Premium Black Collection includes four unique stocks, each with their own characteristics. The versatile 16pt Jet Black has a natural uncoated feel, while the 18pt Black Suede has a distinctive silky-smooth texture with Spot Black printing capabilities. The two most premium thicknesses are the 24pt Smooth Suede and our impressive 30pt Onyx, both highly durable and sturdy options.
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16pt Jet Black
Black Index Value: 94
Our 16pt Jet Black paper is acid free, lignin free, and made of 30% post consumer waste. It has an intense black colour and has a creamy texture that is smooth to the touch. Being acid free and lignin free means this paper stock will never lose its crispness and its fibers will not weaken overtime.
18pt Black Suede
Black Index Value: 105
Our darkest stock within the Premium Black range also has the softest texture, offering an all-black stock with a soft suede-like feel. It is the only Premium Black option available with Spot Black ink using our unique one colour process. The final result is an interesting black on black effect, with the areas of your printed design reflecting subtly in the light. This unique business card option can even be produced with fast Same Day Service.
30pt Onyx
Black Index Value: 90
Our 30pt Onyx Black paper combines extreme thickness with a super smooth surface. This is arguably one of our sturdiest paper stocks, sure to make a powerful impression. This exciting new addition to the Premium Black product can be used in combination with foiling, letterpress, and embossing.
Setup for Print-Ready Separations Files (Spot UV, Foil, Emboss)
If you are ordering one of our specialty products or print finishes, you will need to set up your design files appropriately for this.
File setup for these print finishes can be a complex process and should be completed by an experienced designer. If you would like the Jukebox Print Design Department to create your Spot UV design, please request Design Services.
Several products use the same setup process below, including:
- Spot UV
- Embossing
- Debossing
- Foiling
Example
In the following article, we will use setup separations for the Spot UV business card shown below – note the Spot UV glossiness over the cat illustration on the front, and the stripes on the back in Spot UV.
Step 1: CMYK Files
Follow the guidelines for setting up regular CMYK files. Some products (such as Premium Black) will not have CMYK files – if ordering one of those products, you may skip this step.
Export a press-ready PDF file for the front and back CMYK printing of the card, front and back. These files should have "Front" and "Back" at the end of the file name (for the front and back respectively). These files will not include any details for the additional print treatment.
Example
Cats_Set1_Front.pdf | Cats_Set1_Back.pdf |
Step 2: Define Separation/s
For this step, we will create a black and white file for the separation. This can be done in many ways in your design program – by setting up new layers, defining a new artboard (new page) or creating a separate file.
The areas for treatment (spot UV, foil, emboss etc.) will need to be defined in black ink, and areas for no treatment will be white. The black colour used must be CMYK Black only – with no grey colours, or other inks.
For the best outcome, and easiest process, we recommend creating the design in vector-format - such as in Illustrator or InDesign (mandatory for embossing, debossing and foil files). Spot UV file creation in a pixel-based format (such as Photoshop), but can become difficult.
K100 Black CMYK: 0, 0, 0, 100 | ![]() |
Step 3: Export Separation
We suggest double-checking the alignment of the separation to the original CMYK artwork (created in the previous step) before proceeding.
Export each separation as a press-ready PDF file. Use the following naming conventions for your files:
Type | File Name | Example (Front) |
Spot UV | UV | Set1_Front_UV.pdf |
Emboss | EMBOSS | Set1_Front_EMBOSS.pdf |
Deboss | DEBOSS | Set1_Front_DEBOSS.pdf |
Foiling | FOIL_[colour] | Set1_Front_FOIL_Gold.pdf |
Each different treatment will need to be defined in a different separation file. For example, if you are setting up one order for Spot UV and embossing, you will need UV and EMBOSS files. For multiple sets, use the same naming convention but change the set number as appropriate (ie. “Set2_Front.pdf”, "Set2_Back.pdf" etc.).
If you are only ordering a treatment on one side of your card, only supply the front file for UV, EMBOSS, DEBOSS or FOIL (ensure any corresponding CMYK artwork is also set up on the Front.pdf file).
Example
Cats_Set1_Front_UV.pdf | Cats_Set1_Back_UV.pdf |
For this example, there are four files generated:
- Cats_Set1_Front.pdf
- Cats_Set1_Front_UV.pdf
- Cats_Set1_Back.pdf
- Cats_Set1_Back_UV.pdf
Step 4: Upload to order
Ensure you upload all the files into your order for printing. See: How do I upload files?
Can I have color printing on Premium Black?
We do not print ink on our Premium Black stocks as it will not show. The only way to add detail to the cards is with a foil, screen print or an emboss.
If you choose Premium Black W1S cards, the white is available with full color CMYK.
Can Black Suede with Spot Black be used for custom shapes and sizes?
Our unique 18pt Black Suede with Spot Black can be ordered in custom sizes such as European business card size, square shape or with rounded corners via submission of a Print Quote request. You may also request this stock for larger sized products like flyers.
Can I add Spot UV to my Premium Black cards?
Spot UV is only available on our 16pt stock (which is a white stock) with Smooth Matte Laminate or Semi Gloss coating.
If you'd like a Premium Black stock but want a similar appearance to spot UV, choose a clear or black foil. For a more cost effective alternative, opt for our 18pt Suede stock with Spot Black ink, though this option is only available on one side. You will have to go with a different print process on the other.
How are Premium Black cards different from your other cards?
Our Premium Black cards are produced on an all-black card stock, so the the edges are black and the inside of the card is black (if you tear it apart). This is unique as most standard cards are white and printed with black ink to appear black.
As our Premium Black stocks are very dark, standard ink will not be visible when printed. Foil, Screen Print and Emboss are the only printing processes available on our Premium Black stocks.
Our Premium Black cards are a premium product due to the high quality and caliber of card that is used – as well as the higher production costs from foiling / embossing (rather than printing).
See: What foil colours can I select from?
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Select Business Card Template:
Select File Format:
- Bleed Area
- Trim Area
- Safe Area
Bleed Area refers to images that extend to the very edges of a design. To prevent an unwanted white border from showing at the edge of your design, or for the design to appear slightly off-center, be sure to extend any background colors or design elements all the way to the edge of bleed (.125” past the trim on all four sides).
Trim Area refers to the amount of the image that will appear on your finished product. These areas will also be marked with ‘cut lines’ on your proof and are where we aim to cut your card.
Safety Area in most cases refers to 1/8 of an inch inside of the Trim Area. For thicker papers 20pt and up or wooden papers the Safety Area increases ¼ of an inch inside the Trim Area. we strongly recommend you keep important aspects of your design such as text and logos well inside of the Safety Area, otherwise, they may be cut off.