Glossy card, Matte card, and Frosted card, which "skin feel" is more suitable for you?​

Smart cards have great knowledge of "face"! The same cards are bright and reflective, some are low-key matte, and some feel like fine sandpaper - what is the difference between these glossy cards, matte cards, and matte cards? Choosing the wrong one not only affects your appearance, but may also "betray" your usage scenario! Today I will help you get the difference between them with one click, so I won’t be confused about choosing cards~

1. Glossy card: high-profile "reflective man", eye-catching

· Features: The surface is as smooth as a mirror, it will reflect significantly when light is shining, the color saturation is high (the printed pattern/logo is brighter), and the touch is smooth.

· Advantages: The appearance is online, the printing effect is amazing (suitable for gold stamping, UV embossing and other processes), and it looks high-end and textured. 

· Disadvantages: Reflection may affect scanning codes (the card reader needs to adjust the angle under strong light), and the fingerprint is likely to remain on the surface (seemingly dirty). 

· Suitable for scenarios: high-end membership cards, brand gift cards, celebration commemorative cards (such as anniversary VIP cards, jewelry store deposit card).

2. Matte card: low-key "fog-based youth", high-end and not dazzling

· Features: The surface has been atomized, the light is scattered and does not reflect, the color is soft and restrained, and the touch is delicate and slightly astringent (the friction is greater than the glossy surface). 

· Advantages: No reflection or dazzling, high visual comfort; the fingerprint is not obvious (dirty-resistant), and it has a "high-end matte feel" to the touch. 

· Disadvantages: The printing color is slightly lighter than the glossy surface (but richer in layering), and is not suitable for processes that require super reflective effects. 

· Suitable for scenarios: business card, corporate employee card, high-end club card (such as company access card, private gym membership card).

3. Frosted card: delicate "grainy", anti-slip and dirt-resistant

· Features: There are uniform fine particles on the surface (slightly touching similar to sandpaper), which is between the glossy and matte surfaces, with extremely weak reflections and almost no traces of fingerprints. 

· Advantages: Good anti-slip properties (not easy to slip when held in your hand), dirt resistance and easy to clean (fingerprints/oil stains will fall off as soon as you wipe), unique and memorable touch. 

· Disadvantages: Grain feel may slightly affect extremely fine printing (such as ultra-small font sizes need to be tested), but overall it does not affect daily use. 

· Suitable for scenarios: campus card, transportation card, frequently used membership card (such as subway card, gym bath card, children's activity card).

4. How to choose? A summary in one sentence!

• To be good-looking + ritual-sensing → Choose a glossy card (bright and shiny, suitable for important occasions)

• To be advanced + dirt-resistant → Choose a matte card (matte soft light, business must be available)

• To be anti-slip + fabric-resistant → Choose a frosted card (practical, very worry-free for daily use)

We support "mixed gameplay" - such as glossy side of the card + frosted back (eye-catching on the front and non-slip back), or partial UV embossing + matte bottom (three-dimensional key pattern, low-key overall).

No matter what kind of "skin feel" it is, we can customize it according to your needs! Choose the right card surface and make each card "both internal and external"~ (Click to consult and get a free sample sending opportunity!)