Trading Cards are printed flat on 2.5" x 3.5" heavy stock in full color. They are designed to mimic professional sports trading cards for the non-professional sports market.
UV 1 Side Coating
UV is short for Ultra Violet Light-Cured Coating. This is a high-gloss coating applied over the front of the printed piece. It is not recommended for printed material you need to write on after being produced.
UV 2 Sides Coating
UV is short for Ultra Violet Light-Cured Coating. This is a high-gloss coating applied over the entire front and back of the printed piece. It is not recommended for products you need to write on after being printed.
AQ 2 Sides Coating
AQ is short for Aqueous Coating. This is a semi-gloss, environmentally friendly, water-based coating applied over the entire front and back of the printed piece. It provides additional gloss and protection, and it can be written on with a ballpoint pen.
Satin AQ Coating
AQ is short for Aqueous Coating. This is a matte finish, environmentally friendly, water-based coating applied over the entire printed piece. It reduces the gloss of the printing and it can be written on with a ballpoint pen.
4/0 (Full Color Front Side Only)
14 Pt. Gloss Cover stock : UV1 or AQ2
16 Pt. Gloss Cover stock : UV1 or Matte
18 Pt. Gloss Cover stock : UV1
4/1 (Full Color Front / B&W Back)
14 Pt. Gloss Cover stock : UV1, UV2 or AQ2
16 Pt. Gloss Cover stock : UV1, UV2 or Matte
18 Pt. Gloss Cover stock : UV1
4/4 (Full Color Both Sides)
14 Pt. Gloss Cover stock : UV1, UV2 or AQ2
16 Pt. Gloss Cover stock : UV1, UV2 or Matte
18 Pt. Gloss Cover stock : UV1
Recommendations
The most common order options are 2.5" x 3.5" on 14 Pt. Gloss Cover stock. Almost always, Trading Cards are printed in full color on both sides (4/4). For lower quantities and additional stock choices, please check out our 4-Color Digital Trading Cards.
Turnaround 2-4 Business Days
Marketing Tips
Trading Cards are a classic item for sports teams, though they can take on any number of creative uses. They can be a clever touch for an awards banquet, association, or a fun corporate hand out. Try them for trade shows to encourage prospective customers to visit every display in your booth. The options are only limited by imagination!