Inspira Paper Cards Est. 2 working days

500+ sold

Inspira paper cards feature a varied, raised texture with a woodgrain effect. Their distinctive feel is ideal for business settings and creative professionals. One of our most tactile specialty paper stocks, it is an excellent choice for cards.

Finished Size

90 x 54 mm

Printing Material

300g Inspiration Paper

Number of Designs

Quantity

Design

Provide My Own Artwork

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Price

HK$ 109.00

Inspira Paper Cards | Ripple-Embossed, Refined and Understated - Art Paper You Can Feel

Create a name card with a tactile finish without making it look too showy. Inspira paper is an imported art paper with a coated surface that produces more vibrant colours. Its elegant ripple embossing gives the surface a fine, stone-like pattern and a subtle woodgrain feel, making each card distinctive yet substantial in the hand. It is particularly well suited to business settings, creative brands and studio owners; a simple layout is all it needs for a timeless look.

Quick Selection Specifications & Paper Paper Highlights Finishing Guide Design / Finishing Advice Artwork Setup FAQ

Finished size: 90 × 54mm Paper: 300gsm Inspira paper Texture: ripple embossing + woodgrain feel Minimum order: 100 cards Turnaround: approximately 2 working days Guide price: from HK$109

Quick Selection (Decide in 30 Seconds)

1A reliable business look: dark type + generous white space (simple is enough)

The texture already creates depth; the cleaner the layout, the more the paper stands out.

2Ideal for creative brands: pale background + small illustration / emblem (for a handcrafted feel)

The stone-like pattern and woodgrain feel add warmth, making this style ideal for studios and independent brand owners.

3Make it memorable: add foil / thermographic raised ink to the logo or name (one focal area only)

A little finishing is enough. Concentrate it on the brand focal point for maximum impact and value.

Specifications & Paper (What Gives Inspira Paper Its Tactile Quality)

Item	Details	Recommended Uses
Finished size Standard name card	The standard 90 × 54mm finished size is easy to hand out and store.	Personal name cards, company name cards and small brand cards.
Paper 300gsm Inspira paper	This imported art paper has a coated surface for more vibrant colours. Its varied, raised surface pattern also has a woodgrain feel.	Business settings, creative professionals, studios and independent brand owners.
Popular quantities Four volume tiers	100 / 200 / 300 / 500 cards (ideal for trialling a design before reordering as needed).	Individuals / start-ups: 100–300 \| Teams: 300–500+
Turnaround After artwork confirmation	Usually approximately 2 working days (depending on artwork confirmation and any additional finishing).	Flexible enough for upcoming events or client meetings.

Tip: an embossed paper surface can make extremely fine lines or very small type less clear. Use medium or bold type and keep fine details to a minimum for a cleaner, more reliable result.

Paper Highlights (Where This Stock Excels)

✅ Ripple embossing = fine, stone-like depth

The surface never looks flat; even a logo and two lines of text naturally gain dimension.

✅ Coated surface = more vibrant colours

Compared with a typical rough art paper, colours reproduce more vividly, making it suitable for brand colours and small illustrations.

✅ Woodgrain feel = more memorable

You can feel the difference as soon as you pick it up, making it particularly suitable for brands and professional services seeking a refined image.

Would you prefer a professional, understated look or a creative, handcrafted feel?
Send us your industry, preferred look, approximate colour palette (dark/pale) and whether you would like additional finishing via WhatsApp. We will recommend the most reliable layout and focal point.

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Finishing Guide (How to Add a More Premium Feel)

Special Print Finishes (Colour Letterpress / Colour Embossing / Thermographic Raised Ink)

For a memorable tactile detail, apply a localised finish to one focal area. A logo, surname or brand emblem works particularly well.

Guide to special print finishes: colour letterpress, colour embossing and thermographic raised ink

Colour letterpress: adds a tactile finish while strengthening the colour effect; ideal for geometric patterns, borders and emblems.
Colour embossing: creates a pronounced raised texture; ideal for logos, initials and badges.
Thermographic raised ink: adds a subtle localised rise and refined tactile detail without greatly changing the card's overall feel; ideal for headings and logos.

Recommendation: finishing areas look best when they are slightly larger and cleaner; overly intricate details can compromise the result.

Foil Stamping Examples (The Easiest Way to Create a Premium Focal Point)

Reflective metallic foil adds a refined finish. Applying it only to a logo or name is usually enough to create a premium effect.

Foil stamping guide: gold, silver, black-gold, white-gold, blue, rose-gold or bronze foil

Popular choices: gold or silver foil | choose black-gold foil for a more understated look.
Special colours: white-gold, blue, rose-gold or bronze foil for a more individual look.
Recommended placement: use a single focal area (logo/name/title) for the best appearance and value.

If you would like help choosing a finish, send us your industry and preferred look via WhatsApp. We will recommend the most reliable option.

Design / Finishing Advice (A Little Goes a Long Way)

✅ Layout Advice

Use medium or bold type and avoid very fine strokes (the embossed texture can swallow thin lines).
Create a clear information hierarchy: the name and job title should be largest, followed by the contact details.
Leave generous white space: the more space you leave, the more premium the paper texture appears.

✅ Colour Strategy

For a business look: black / dark blue / dark green with a small colour accent.
For a creative look: a pale background with one brand colour (restrained and precise).
Avoid too many small, intricate patterns; simplifying them produces a cleaner, more timeless result.

✅ Where to Apply Finishes (Optional)

Gold / silver foil: apply it to the logo or name for maximum impact (full coverage is not recommended).
Embossing / thermographic raised ink: understated yet tactile; ideal for a badge or initials.
Finishing elements are more attractive and accurate when they are slightly larger and simpler.

Artwork Setup (The Most Common Name Card Errors: Size + Safe Area)

Three required sizes: Bleed 96×60mm | Trim 90×54mm | Safe 84×48mm.

Bleed / safe area: add 3mm bleed on every edge; keep important text and logos at least 5mm inside the trim line on both sides for a safer result.

Colour mode: prepare the artwork in CMYK to avoid colour shifts.

Image clarity: all images must look sharp at 100% view, with a minimum resolution of 300dpi+.

Outline text + file format: convert all text to outlines and embed all images. We accept PDF / AI / PSD; AI is generally recommended for artwork with special finishes.

Finishing Separation Artwork Specifications (Essential for Foil / Spot UV / Embossing)

Item	Recommendation	Common Errors
Provide a "separate finishing layer" Spot Layer	Create a separate "finishing separation" layer using K100% single-colour vector shapes. Use one layer for each finish (Foil / UV / Emboss separately).	Treating the finish as a printed CMYK graphic or merging it into the base artwork can cause registration and plate-output errors.
Colour settings 100% black only	Use 100% Black (K) for the finishing separation. Do not use greyscale, gradients or transparency; shapes must have a solid fill.	Gradients or transparency are not supported for UV or foil stamping; the finished result may appear banded or distorted.
Minimum line / type size Avoid very fine details	Recommended: line width ≥ 0.3mm; small type ≥ 6pt; small holes / gaps ≥ 0.35mm (simpler designs are more reliable).	Very fine lines, very small type and dense detail can result in broken lines, sticking foil or incomplete embossing.
Clearance / margins Distance from the trim line	Keep finishing areas ≥ 2mm from the trim line. Avoid fine finishing details near rounded corners, where details can be lost.	If a finishing area touches an edge or rounded corner, even a slight cutting shift can create a gap or broken edge.
Special notes for embossing / debossing Do not make it too dense	Avoid overly intricate embossing. Leave ≥ 0.5mm between separate elements. For "blind embossing", an unprinted background makes the effect stand out more clearly.	Intricate embossed patterns may look blurred or have untidy edges, while full-coverage embossing can be uneven.
Output format Safest: AI / PDF	Supply AI (with layers retained) or PDF (with the finishing layer still separate). Convert all text to outlines and embed all images.	Supplying only a JPG/PNG, or flattening the finishing and base artwork together, makes registration and checking difficult and increases revision time.

Tip: for the best finishing result, use less, make it slightly larger and keep it clean. A popular premium approach is to apply gold foil to the logo or name and print everything else normally. It is simple but memorable.

(If you prefer not to separate the layers yourself, send us your AI/PDF. We can extract the finishing layer and provide a preview for confirmation.)

FAQ

Q: What is the main difference between Inspira paper and other specialty papers?

Inspira paper is an imported art paper with a coated surface for more vibrant colours. Ripple embossing creates a fine, stone-like pattern and a woodgrain feel that makes it memorable in the hand.

Q: Will the embossed paper surface affect small type?

It can have a slight effect, so use medium-weight type and avoid extremely fine lines or very small text. Make important information slightly larger for a clearer, more reliable result.

Q: Can I add foil stamping, embossing or thermographic raised ink?

Yes, as optional finishes. Concentrating them on the logo or name gives the strongest effect. Avoid very small or complex finishing shapes for better registration and a more consistent result.

Q: What are the minimum order and turnaround?

The standard minimum is 100 cards; popular quantities are 100 / 200 / 300 / 500. The usual turnaround is approximately 2 working days (depending on artwork confirmation and any additional finishing).