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Stationery Triplex Business Cards
Triplex business cards, 810gsm, made of three bonded layers with a coloured core that shows as a coloured edge. White or kraft outer layers, 85 × 55 mm or 55 × 55 mm.
UK mainland delivery £7.95, free on orders over £99. Remote areas are quoted.
- You approve before print
- Final price, no VAT added
- Secure card payment by Stripe
- Checked by our Manchester team
Overview
The short answer, then the detail.
Triplex business cards are 810gsm cards made from three layers bonded together, with a coloured core that shows as a stripe around the edge. Choose white or kraft outer layers, one of 11 core colours, 85 × 55 mm or 55 × 55 mm, and optional lamination. Quantities run from 50 to 5,000.
Triplex business cards are thick, rigid cards with a coloured edge that people notice as soon as they pick one up. They suit restaurants, bars and fashion brands.
Triplex business cards: sizes and materials
Each card is 810gsm, made from three layers bonded together. The two outer layers are white or kraft, and the core is coloured, so it shows as a thin stripe around the edge. Core colours are white, black, red, orange, yellow, green, pastel green, turquoise, blue, purple and pink.
Choose 85 × 55 mm or square 55 × 55 mm, printed on the front only or on both sides. Lamination is optional and covers both sides: matt, gloss or soft touch.
Quantities. Order 50 to 5,000 cards (50, 100, 250, 500, 1,000, 2,000 or 5,000). The price each falls as the quantity rises; the table next to the price shows the price each for every quantity.
Artwork, file check and delivery
Send a print-ready PDF at the finished size plus 3 mm bleed on every edge, text at least 3 mm inside the trim. Paid options: typesetting, full design from a brief or logo redraw (fixed fees shown with the artwork choices), each with a proof and 2 rounds of changes. Our Manchester team checks uploaded files for resolution, size and bleed so they print well. Your cards are made to order by our UK production partner. Saver is from 8 working days to dispatch after your artwork is approved, Standard from 6 and Express from 4. UK mainland delivery is £7.95, free on orders of £99 and over; Scottish Highlands +£10; islands and Northern Ireland are quoted. See all business cards or read the artwork guidelines. You can also lay it out yourself with the Design it online button and approve it on screen.
Specifications
Materials, sizes and finishing for this product.
| Size | 85 × 55 mm or 55 × 55 mm |
|---|---|
| Card | 810gsm triplex, white or kraft outer layers |
| Core colour | White, black, red, orange, yellow, green, pastel green, turquoise, blue, purple or pink |
| Printing | Front only or both sides |
| Lamination | None, or matt, gloss or soft touch on both sides |
| Quantities | 50 to 5,000 |
| Turnaround | Saver from 8, Standard from 6, Express from 4 working days to dispatch |
| Made by | Made to order for InstantBanners, Manchester, by our UK production partner |
| SKU | IB-STA-011 |
| Price | Final price shown in the configurator. No VAT is added. |
| Delivery | UK mainland £7.95 per order, free on orders of £99 and over. Scottish Highlands +£10; islands and NI quoted. |
| Artwork check | Free file check on uploaded artwork (resolution, size and bleed). Designs made online are approved by you before you order. |
Made to order for InstantBanners, Manchester
InstantBanners is a sign and print shop in Manchester. We check your file will print well. This product is then made to order by our UK production partner and delivered straight to you.
- 01Your artworkDesign it online and approve what you see, or upload your own file.
- 02File checkA person checks uploaded files for size, bleed and resolution.
- 03Made to orderMade to order by our UK production partner and delivered straight to you.
Frequently asked questions
About triplex business cards.
How long will my order take?
Saver is from 8 working days to dispatch after your artwork is approved, Standard from 6 and Express from 4. UK mainland delivery is £7.95, free on orders of £99 and over; Scottish Highlands +£10; islands and Northern Ireland are quoted.
What artwork do I need to send?
A print-ready PDF at the size you choose plus 3 mm bleed on every edge, with text 3 mm inside the trim. Paid typesetting, full design and logo redraw are also available.
Do you check my file?
Yes. Our Manchester team checks uploaded files for resolution, size and bleed so they print well. If you design online, you approve exactly what you see on screen, and that is what we print.
What does triplex mean?
Triplex means three layers of card bonded together. The finished card is 810gsm, and the middle layer is coloured so it shows as a coloured edge.
Which core colour should I pick?
Pick a core colour that matches your logo or brand. There are 11 choices: white, black, red, orange, yellow, green, pastel green, turquoise, blue, purple and pink.
What is the difference between white and kraft outer layers?
White outer layers give clean, bright print. Kraft outer layers are brown with a natural look, so colours print darker and bold designs work well.
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Questions
Buyer questions about this product, answered. Can't see yours? Ask below and our team will reply.
What size are Triplex Business Cards and how do I set up the file?
The finished size is 85 × 55 mm or 55 × 55 mm. Add 3 mm bleed on every edge. Keep text at least 3 mm inside the trim so nothing is cut off. The online designer sets the size and bleed for you.
I do not have artwork. Can you design it for me?
The Artwork choice on this page offers: "I will upload print-ready artwork" (free), "Add my text and logo to a clean layout (typesetting)" (£15), "Design it for me from my brief" (£35), "Redraw or vectorise my logo from a low-res file" (£50) and "Design a new logo for me" (£100). Design fees are fixed, show as their own line in the basket and cover the whole quantity of that item. Typesetting includes 1 proof and 2 rounds of changes; design from your brief includes 1 design and 2 rounds of changes. You can also design it yourself in the online designer at no charge.
Can I design these cards online?
Yes. Open the designer from this page, pick a starting layout, add your logo, text and photos, and move things around on the canvas. Checks run as you work: sample text left in, text that is too small, items outside the safe area and low resolution images are flagged before you can approve. You approve exactly what you see, then add it to the basket. Designing and previewing is free; the on-screen preview carries a small watermark that is never printed. For Triplex Business Cards, set your file up at the size you order, for example 85 × 55 mm.
How much do Triplex Business Cards cost?
Triplex Business Cards start from £40.65 with size 85 × 55 mm, Card 810gsm triplex, white outer layers and core colour White on the Saver turnaround. The price in the calculator changes live as you pick the size, material, finishing, quantity and turnaround, so you see the final price before you add to basket. No VAT is added because we are not VAT registered. Delivery is added at checkout: UK mainland delivery is £7.95 per order and free when your goods total is £99 or more after any discount code (artwork and design fees do not count towards it).
How long do Triplex Business Cards take to make?
On the option the calculator opens on, Saver is ready to dispatch in 8 working days, Standard in 6 and Express in 4. These are working days to dispatch, counted from when your order and artwork are confirmed, and other sizes or materials can take a day more or less: the calculator shows the exact days next to each turnaround. Courier delivery usually takes 1 to 3 working days after dispatch, and we email the tracking details when the parcel leaves us. Triplex Business Cards start at £40.65 before delivery.
Do you charge for delivery?
UK mainland delivery is £7.95 per order and free when your goods total is £99 or more after any discount code (artwork and design fees do not count towards it), so one card at £40.65 on its own pays £7.95, and the charge disappears once your basket reaches £99. Mainland Scottish Highlands postcodes add £10 once per order. Northern Ireland, the Scottish islands, the Isle of Man, the Channel Islands, the Isles of Scilly and the Isle of Wight are quoted before you order.
Which printed should I choose for these cards?
You can choose front only or both sides. This decides which faces carry print. Each choice changes the price live in the calculator, so you can compare before you add to basket. Triplex Business Cards are printed on 810gsm triplex, white outer layers and 810gsm triplex, kraft outer layers.
What card options are there for Triplex Business Cards?
You can choose 810gsm triplex, white outer layers or 810gsm triplex, kraft outer layers. Card weight is given in gsm (grams per square metre): the higher the number, the thicker the card. Coated silk card prints crisply; uncoated, textured and recycled cards feel more natural and are easier to write on. Each choice changes the price live in the calculator, so you can compare before you add to basket.
What happens if my file is not good enough to print?
Our file check catches the usual problems: the wrong size, no bleed, low resolution images and text too close to the edge. We tell you what needs fixing before anything is printed, and you can send a new file. If you would rather we sort it, the typesetting option (£15, 1 proof and 2 rounds of changes) sets your text and logo on a clean layout. For Triplex Business Cards, set your file up at the size you order, for example 85 × 55 mm.
Can I order now and send my artwork later?
Yes. You can upload your file on the product page, or place the order and upload later: we email you after you order. Your designer can send the file to us by email or WhatsApp with your order number, so it does not have to come through you. The turnaround clock starts once your order and artwork are confirmed, so send the file early if you have a deadline. Triplex Business Cards are 85 × 55 mm.
What file should I upload?
A PDF at the finished size is best, with fonts embedded or converted to outlines. We also take AI, EPS and SVG, and high resolution JPG, PNG or TIFF files. Word, PowerPoint and Canva files are fine as a starting point, but export a full-quality PDF if you can. You can upload up to 3 files of 25 MB each on the product page, or upload later: we email you after you order. For Triplex Business Cards, set your file up at the size you order, for example 85 × 55 mm.
Do I get the print file of my design?
Yes. When you order printing with a design made in our online designer, the high resolution PDF is attached to your order, and once the order is paid you can download it from My Account and your confirmation email. If you only want the file and no printing, approve the design and buy the print-ready PDF for £9.99. It is digital content, so the right to cancel ends once the download starts. For Triplex Business Cards, set your file up at the size you order, for example 85 × 55 mm.
How many cards should I order?
Order what you will use before the details change: phone numbers, offers and prices go out of date. Quantities run from 50 to 5,000, so compare two or three quantities in the calculator to see the price each. For a campaign, a smaller first run lets you test the design before a bigger order. Triplex Business Cards are made to order by our UK production partner.
Can I order more than one of these cards?
The quantity is part of the options: from 50 up to 5000 (50, 100, 250, 500, 1000, 2000 and 5000). The price shown is the total for the quantity you pick, so divide by the quantity to compare the price each before you order. For a bigger run than the options list, ask for a quote with the size, quantity and deadline. Triplex Business Cards are made to order by our UK production partner.
Will the price change at checkout?
Only delivery is added. The goods price you see in the calculator is final, with no VAT added. UK mainland delivery is £7.95 per order and free when your goods total is £99 or more after any discount code (artwork and design fees do not count towards it). Any artwork or design fee you choose shows as its own line in the basket, so you can see exactly what you are paying for. Triplex Business Cards are 85 × 55 mm.
What is the smallest order for Triplex Business Cards?
The smallest quantity in the options is 50, then 100, 250, 500 and 1000. The price shown is the total for that quantity, so compare the price each at two or three quantities before you choose. Ask for a quote for anything the options do not list. Triplex Business Cards are made to order by our UK production partner.
Can I pay for express production on Triplex Business Cards?
Yes. Express makes these cards ready to dispatch in 4 working days on the opening option, priced at £47.07 against £40.65 on Saver (8 days). To plan back from a date, add 1 to 3 working days for the courier after dispatch and allow for artwork: production starts once your order and artwork are confirmed. If the date is very tight, call 0161 315 1151 before you order.
Do you deliver Triplex Business Cards to the Scottish Highlands?
Yes, with a difference in price. Mainland Scottish Highlands postcodes, for example around Inverness, Fort William, Oban and Thurso, pay the mainland rate plus £10 once per order, even when the order qualifies for free delivery. Northern Ireland, the Scottish islands, the Isle of Man, the Channel Islands, the Isles of Scilly and the Isle of Wight are quoted before you order: use Get a quote or call 0161 315 1151. We do not deliver outside the UK. On the opening option, Triplex Business Cards are ready to dispatch in 8 working days on Saver or 4 on Express.
Will colours look different on uncoated or textured stock?
Yes, a little. Uncoated, textured and recycled papers absorb more ink, so colours look softer and less glossy than on silk or gloss stock. That natural look is often why people choose them. If exact brand colours matter most, a silk or coated stock gives the closest match. Triplex Business Cards are printed on 810gsm triplex, white outer layers and 810gsm triplex, kraft outer layers.
Can I write on these cards?
Uncoated and textured cards take a ballpoint or fountain pen best. Silk card is fine with a ballpoint once dry; laminated and gloss surfaces need a permanent pen and can smudge. If you plan to write appointment times or notes on the back, leave that side unlaminated. Triplex Business Cards are printed on 810gsm triplex, white outer layers and 810gsm triplex, kraft outer layers.
Will my brand colours print exactly?
Supply CMYK where you can. RGB files are converted to CMYK for print, which can make very bright greens, blues and oranges look slightly duller. If you need a brand colour matched, give us the Pantone reference and we match it as closely as the material allows. Small differences between a screen and the printed item are normal, because screens give off light and print reflects it. For Triplex Business Cards, set your file up at the size you order, for example 85 × 55 mm.
Can I print something different on the back of these cards?
Yes. Choose the both-sides printing option and supply two pages in your PDF: page 1 is the front, page 2 the back. The back is a good place for a map, opening hours, a price list or terms, while the front keeps the main message. In the online designer you can switch between front and back. Triplex Business Cards can also be designed in our online designer, where you approve exactly what you see.
What does the designer check before I approve?
It looks for sample text you have not replaced, text below the smallest size that prints clearly, anything too close to the edge or outside the safe area, logos or photos too low in resolution for the size, and items overlapping text. Blocking problems must be fixed before you can approve; warnings you can accept if you are happy. The checks do not read your spelling, so check names, numbers and dates yourself. For Triplex Business Cards, set your file up at the size you order, for example 85 × 55 mm.
Can I return these cards if I change my mind?
No. These cards are printed to your order, and the 14-day right to cancel does not apply to goods made to your specification (Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013, regulation 28(1)(b)). You can cancel for a full refund before production starts. If an item is faulty, damaged or not what you ordered, your Consumer Rights Act 2015 rights apply and we reprint or refund. Triplex Business Cards are 85 × 55 mm.
Can I get a VAT invoice?
No. We are not VAT registered, so we do not charge VAT and cannot issue a VAT invoice. You get an order confirmation email with the items, options and total paid, which works as your receipt. Because no VAT is added, the price you see in the calculator is the price you pay for the goods, with delivery shown at checkout. Triplex Business Cards are 85 × 55 mm.
Can I reorder the same card later?
Yes. Order the same product and options again and upload the same file. If you designed it online, the print PDF from your first paid order is in My Account and your confirmation email, ready to upload again. If anything like a phone number or price has changed, update the artwork before you reorder. Triplex Business Cards are 85 × 55 mm.
Where are Triplex Business Cards made?
Triplex Business Cards are made to order by our UK production partner. Either way, InstantBanners takes the order, checks your file and deals with you from start to finish, and the item is delivered to you by courier. You can reach our Manchester team on 0161 315 1151 or WhatsApp if you have a question before or after you order.
Can I order several different designs in one order?
Yes. Add each design to the basket as its own line with its own file or online design, then check out once. Delivery is charged once per order, and becomes free when the goods total reaches £99. If several lines use the same artwork, choose "Same artwork as another item in my basket" so you only pay one design fee. Triplex Business Cards are made to order by our UK production partner.
Can I get a quote for a large order or an unusual size of Triplex Business Cards?
Yes. Use the Get a quote page and tell us the size, quantity, material, deadline and delivery postcode, and attach any artwork you have. We reply by email or WhatsApp with a price. A quote is also the way to go for delivery to Northern Ireland and the islands. Triplex Business Cards are 85 × 55 mm.
Can someone help me choose the right options for these cards?
Yes. Call us on 0161 315 1151 or message us on WhatsApp and tell us where the card will go, how long it needs to last and your deadline. You can also ask a question on this page; our team answers and the question may be published to help other buyers. For a price on something the calculator does not cover, use Get a quote. Triplex Business Cards are 85 × 55 mm.
How do I pay?
By debit or credit card at checkout. Payments are processed securely by Stripe, and we never see or store your full card number. Your order goes into production once payment is taken and your order and artwork are confirmed. For a large or unusual order you can ask for a quote first. Triplex Business Cards are made to order by our UK production partner.
Do I need an account to order?
No. You can check out as a guest and pay by debit or credit card, processed securely by Stripe. Creating an account at checkout lets you see past orders in My Account and download the print files of designs you made online. Either way you get an order confirmation email and a tracking email when your order is dispatched. Triplex Business Cards are made to order by our UK production partner.
Can I change my artwork after ordering?
Contact us straight away on 0161 315 1151 or WhatsApp with your order number. If production has not started we can take a corrected file, or cancel the order and refund you in full. Once production starts the order cannot be changed. Printing that matches the design you approved or the file you supplied is not a fault, so check spelling, phone numbers and dates carefully before you order. Triplex Business Cards are made to order by our UK production partner.
What if my order arrives damaged?
Check it when it arrives. If anything is damaged or missing, tell us within 48 hours with photos of the item and the packaging, through the contact form or on WhatsApp, with your order number. Do not send anything back until we reply; we then arrange a reprint or a refund. This does not affect your legal rights, which the returns page explains. Triplex Business Cards start at £40.65 before delivery.
Can these cards be recycled?
Unlaminated paper and card go in normal paper recycling. Laminated items, foils and plastic cards are harder to recycle, so check your local council's rules. We also offer recycled options. Triplex Business Cards are printed on 810gsm triplex, white outer layers and 810gsm triplex, kraft outer layers.
How should I store these cards?
Keep printed paper and card flat, in the box it came in, somewhere dry and away from direct sun and heat. Damp makes paper curl and can stop it feeding through printers; sun fades colours over time. Take out only what you need so the rest stays clean. Triplex Business Cards are printed on 810gsm triplex, white outer layers and 810gsm triplex, kraft outer layers.
What should a tradesperson put on these cards?
Your business name and logo, what you do in a few words, your phone number, email and website, and the area you cover. Add your registration number as text if your work needs one. Keep it uncluttered: fewer, larger words read better than a long list of services. Triplex Business Cards are printed on 810gsm triplex, white outer layers and 810gsm triplex, kraft outer layers.
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