White Business Cards

The finish you choose dramatically changes how your white business card looks and feels in someone’s hand. Here’s the thing, each finish serves a different purpose, and picking the right one comes down to understanding what impression you want to make.

Matt white cards give you that sophisticated, professional look without any glare. The smooth, silky finish feels great and, honestly, it’s the go-to choice for most businesses. You can write on them with a ballpoint pen, which is pretty handy when you need to jot down a quick note.

Gloss white takes things up a notch with shine that makes your colours absolutely pop. If you’ve got a design with bold graphics or vibrant photography, gloss brings that extra punch. The high-shine coating catches light beautifully and makes your card feel polished and modern.

Then there’s velvet, which is where things get really interesting. This ultra-soft, tactile finish turns your business card into something people actually want to keep. The velvety coating on both sides gives it this luxurious feel that’s hard to put down.

For the eco-conscious, our recycled white stock offers that natural, uncoated texture with a subtle warmth. It’s got character, it’s sustainable, and it still delivers excellent print quality.

White business cards work brilliantly across practically every industry, but the way you use them can really amplify your professional identity. Let’s talk about how different sectors make white work for them.

Corporate and professional services love bright white with a matt finish. Think lawyers, accountants, consultants. The clean, no-nonsense look communicates trust and competence.

Creative industries take white in a completely different direction. Designers, photographers, artists, they use bright white as the ultimate blank canvas..

Healthcare professionals typically go for bright white because it subconsciously connects with cleanliness and professionalism.

Hospitality and lifestyle brands sometimes lean toward natural white or slightly warmer whites. The subtle, organic feel works well for cafes, boutique hotels, wellness centres.

Design Tips for White Business Cards

Designing for white gives you incredible creative freedom, but there are a few tricks that’ll make your card really work. Let’s break down what actually matters.

Contrast is your best mate when working with white. Black or dark text on white gives you maximum readability, which is crucial because people need to actually read your contact details.

White space is powerful, so use it intentionally. The temptation is to fill every millimetre of that white card, but resist it. Strategic empty space makes your important information stand out and gives your design room to breathe.

Typography matters more on white because every detail shows. Choose clean, professional fonts that reflect your brand personality.

Colour choice becomes really important on white. You can pretty much use any colour you want, but think about what works for your brand. Cool colours like blues and greens feel professional and trustworthy.