A flat card looks fine. A textured one gets felt before it's read. The pattern is pressed into real card stock with heat and pressure, not printed on top, proofed before a single sheet runs, and ready in about three working days.
Linen, laid, hammered, leather grain, canvas and pebble — every pattern pressed deep into the stock, not printed, so it's felt as well as seen.
Gloss or uncoated 300 GSM for everyday cards, or step up to 350 GSM matte for a thicker, more premium feel in the hand.
Full colour either way. Both sides gives room for a second language, a map or your full service list.
A metallic accent on your logo or name that catches the light against the textured surface — one of the most-requested upgrades on this style. See Foil Business Cards →
Raised gloss on chosen elements only, so your logo shines while the rest of the card keeps its tactile texture.
The thicker, sturdier stock holds an emboss crisply and feels noticeably more premium than standard 300 GSM.
Want a textured card in a shape other than a rectangle? Our Die-Cut business cards offer 8 custom dielines on their own dedicated page. See Die-Cut Business Cards →
All of these are options in the price calculator above.
| Texture | Feel | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Linen | Fine woven fabric pattern | Law firms, consultancies, formal brands |
| Laid | Subtle parallel ribbing | Classic stationery, writers, publishers |
| Hammered | Irregular dimpled surface | Artisans, jewellers, boutique brands |
| Leather Grain | Deep, rugged cross-hatch | Luxury goods, real estate, finance |
| Canvas | Coarse woven texture | Photographers, artists, studios |
| Pebble | Fine, even bumpy grain | Everyday professional cards with a twist |
| 300 GSM Gloss | 300 GSM Uncoated | 350 GSM Matte | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel | Slim, smooth base under the texture | Slim, writable surface | Thicker, soft premium finish |
| Best for | Everyday cards & big runs | Cards you’ll write notes on | Founders & premium brands |
| Pairs well with | Spot UV | — | Foil, Spot UV |
Prefer a standard rectangle with a premium finish instead? These are popular too:
“The leather grain texture feels so much nicer than a flat card. Clients keep commenting.”
“Went with Hammered for our studio cards — turnaround was bang on the estimate.”
“Free design help talked us through which texture suits our logo. Zero hassle.”
Print-ready templates for every size are on the way. For now, set your file up at the finished size with 3mm bleed, keep important text 1/8″ inside the trim, and export a CMYK PDF at 300 DPI. Our team gives every file a free check before printing.