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Most Popular Questions
What are your paper options for duplex (2-ply) business cards?
Duplex Business Cards (previously named 2-ply) involve two stocks pressed together. This can be produced with two of the same stocks to double the thickness, or it can be done with two different stocks to allow for a different appearance on each side of the card, and add a layered look to the edge.
Most of our offerings can be found from our Duplex Business Cards page. If there is a combination not available from our standard options, you may request a Custom Print Quote and a member of our Print Estimations team will provide you with a quote.
See: Design Considerations for Duplex (2-ply)
How thick is a 2-ply business card?
Our 2-ply business cards can be created in any combination of stocks, so the final thickness will vary depending on your selections.
Any combination will be very sturdy and extra thick. As an example, our 2-ply W1S Brown Kraft and White Recycled Business Cards have a final thickness of 34pt - much thicker than a normal card.
What add-ons are available with 2-ply business cards?
Since 2-ply products are created with two stocks, they tend to be very thick in the final product. This is perfect for adding coloured edging, however please keep in mind that some coatings are not compatible with edge colour. If you want to order 2-ply cards with coloured edging, please submit a Print Quote request and our Estimators can let you know if your desired stocks will work with this add-on.
Other add-ons that can be requested with a 2-ply order (depending on stocks used) include die-cut shapes, foil stamping, screen printing and embossing. Please place a Print Quote request for these services.
Can I receive samples of 2-ply Business Cards?
We include two examples of a 2-ply business card in our Recycled Sample Pack. A 32pt Brown Kraft card sample is an example of using two of the same stocks to double the thickness. A 34pt W1S card sample is a great example of combining two different stocks as it uses 100% Recycled Brown Kraft on one side and 17pt Smooth Uncoated White on the other.
If you would like to receive samples of other unique 2-ply combinations such as W1S Wood or Premium Black, you can order them in a Specialty Sample Pack.
What is a 2-ply Business Card?
A 2-ply Business Card is a card created by mounting together two stocks. This can double the thickness of a thinner stock by adding an extra layer, or can be used to combine two different stocks for a unique look.
You may see 2-ply cards referred to as other names:
W1S
W1S simply means "White One-Side". W1S cards are a 2-ply card – with the back ply/layer being White.
3-ply
3-ply is another way of referring to our Layered business cards. These are different from 2-ply cards in that they use three stocks pressed together. Usually the middle layer is made from colourful paper stock to create a unique layered edge look.