CHOOSE, PREPARE AND CHECK
Custom kraft business cards
The brown paper and its texture are part of the presentation. Make the most of them with kraft business cards, from 500 units.
01Choose paper that reflects your message
Kraft business cards have a visible brown base and a natural, unlaminated paper feel. They suit earth-toned branding, handmade product shops or brands looking for a simple presentation. The stock colour is part of the result: it is not a white background.
The 300 gsm paper can be printed on one or both sides. The trimmed card measures 8.1 × 5 cm. Photographs show material examples; your cards are printed using the files you submit.
02How to design for brown kraft paper
Create clear contrast between the lettering and brown paper. Dark text, open space and a readable logo help details stand out. Colours may look different from a screen or white paper; review your stock choice before approval.
If your artwork depends on a specific white or very precise colour reproduction, contact DTS before ordering. The digital proof checks the layout; it does not physically reproduce the texture or certify printed colour.
03Quantities and prices, calculated for you
Order from 500 cards in increments of 500. Each different design requires at least 500 cards. For an order of 1,000, print one design or split it into two designs of 500; for double-sided printing, upload A and B for each design.
Printing 500 cards costs €35 excluding VAT or €42.35 with reference VAT at 21%. Check the quantity tiers in the table: intermediate quantities use the price per card from the highest tier reached. Printing, design services and VAT are shown separately; delivery and final tax are calculated at checkout.
04Ideas for a useful business card
A kraft card can introduce a brand, accompany a product or carry a short thank-you note. Use one side for your business identity and the other for useful details: a phone number, website or brief instructions, so the recipient knows how to find you again.
Give QR codes enough space and test them at the actual printed size before submitting artwork. More information does not always make a card more useful: decide what you want the recipient to do next.
05A business card that is easy to read
Make your name or brand prominent, briefly describe your business and provide contact details that are easy to read at a glance. Use a comfortable text size and sufficient contrast. Keep important information away from the edge, even if it appears to fit on screen.
Prioritise the details you want people to use, whether that is WhatsApp, your website or a phone number. Check spelling, numbers, links and QR codes. The automatic check helps identify risks, but cannot judge the intended meaning of your message.
06Free digital proof: check sides A and B
Select the upload artwork button to open the proof window. Add each side separately or choose both files together: the first is A and the second is B. Drag the image to position it; use the external controls or mouse wheel to resize it. The aspect ratio is preserved.
The zoom button lets you inspect the artwork and guides without changing its position. After confirmation, thumbnails appear on the product page and you can reopen the proof. If you add or replace a file, check and confirm it again so your approval applies to the current artwork.
07Prepare your artwork in four steps
Prepare one page for each side, measuring 8.6 × 5.5 cm landscape. The finished card is 8.1 × 5 cm: we cut 2.5 mm inside the artwork edge. Extend the background to the outer edge and keep text, logos and information inside the 7.6 × 4.5 cm safe area. Swap width and height for portrait artwork.
For JPG or PNG, use at least 1,016 × 650 pixels at that size, aiming for 300 dpi. Enlarging a small image may make it blurry or pixelated. Changing its resolution label alone does not add detail. Download the PDF template and simple guide from the proof; do not include their guides in the artwork you submit.
08Business card design by DTS
If your artwork is not ready, you can order our design service for €20 plus VAT per different design, including sides A and B. For two different designs, the service costs €40 plus VAT. Select it in the configurator and check the itemised price.
Send us your text, logo and presentation brief. You will receive a proof to approve before printing. The printing or delivery schedule starts once the order is confirmed and the artwork is approved.