FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I get Embossing on the back of the card and Debossing on the front?

Technically, YES! But this requires two separate press passes and two separate sets of dies! Furthermore, the physical pressure from the Debossing on the front will negatively affect the integrity of the Embossing on the back (and vice-versa). We must analyze the design carefully to prevent physical collapse of the card stock!

What does it mean that the Debossing creates "bruising" on the reverse side?

Because the card material is crushed and pushed DOWN during Debossing, the backside of the paper will show a slight, subtle raise (or bulge) corresponding to the indentation on the front. This is the unavoidable physical translation of the force! Using thicker card stock (like 32pt) minimizes this visible bruising significantly!

Why can't I use the Standard 14pt (350 GSM) card stock for Embossing?

It lacks the required physical mass and fiber density! The 14pt stock will often tear, crack along the edges of the impression, or completely collapse when subject to the necessary pressure. Embossing requires a minimum of 16pt thickness to hold the integrity of the three-dimensional raise!

Is the Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) the same as the Standard card (250 units)?

YES, the MOQ starts at 250 units! However, the high Tooling Cost (the custom metal dies) is spread across the entire run. This means ordering 500 units makes the per-unit cost significantly more efficient due to the fixed, high initial setup investment!

I want a Debossed logo with a shiny Gold finish! How is that combination achieved?

That combination requires two separate physical processes! First, the Hot Foil Stamping (the genuine metallic film) must be perfectly applied and cured. THEN, the Debossing die is perfectly aligned (REGISTERED) over the foiled area, and pressure is applied to push the foiled element DOWN into the paper! This is the most complex, time-consuming, and highest-risk process!