Clear and frosted plastic business cards Let the design show through.
Transparent and frosted PVC turns the card itself into part of the design. White ink makes colours solid where you need them; foil adds a flash of metal.
From £80 for 25 · £91 for 100 · short runs from 1 · ex VAT, UK delivery included
- White ink layer
- Foil options
- Print both sides
Overview
Clear and frosted cards are the most memorable thing you can hand someone across a table. Light passes through the card, so empty space becomes a design element rather than a gap.
Clear PVC is fully transparent — great for bold logos and minimal layouts. Frosted PVC is translucent, softening whatever sits behind it and giving printed colour better contrast. Both can be printed on both sides, which many generic printers don’t offer on clear stock.
Why white ink matters
Standard four-colour print is translucent on clear plastic, so colours look pale and text can disappear. A white ink layer printed under (or instead of) colour keeps logos and small text crisp and readable. Mark white areas as a separate spot layer in your artwork — the artwork guide shows how.
Prices
| Quantity | Price ex VAT | Per card | Inc VAT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | £31.00 | £31.00 | £37.20 |
| 10 | £49.00 | £4.90 | £58.80 |
| 25 | £80.00 | £3.20 | £96.00 |
| 50 | £87.00 | £1.74 | £104.40 |
| 100 | £91.00 | 91.0p | £109.20 |
| 250 | £114.00 | 45.6p | £136.80 |
| 500 | £183.00 | 36.6p | £219.60 |
| 1,000 | £236.00 | 23.6p | £283.20 |
| 2,500 | £455.00 | 18.2p | £546.00 |
| 5,000 | £719.00 | 14.4p | £862.80 |
| 10,000 | £1,030.00 | 10.3p | £1,236.00 |
Full colour both sides, matt or gloss, digital proof and standard UK delivery included. Other quantities are priced pro rata in the builder.
Specs
| Stocks | Clear (transparent) or frosted (translucent) PVC |
|---|---|
| Size | CR80 — 85.60 × 53.98mm |
| Thickness | 760 micron (0.76mm) |
| Full colour plus white ink, both sides | |
| Finishes | Gold or silver foil, spot effects — specified at quote |
| Artwork | Supply white ink and foil as separate spot layers |
Final specification is confirmed on your quote and proof.
Options
- White ink
- Opaque white under colour or on its own for a frosted-glass look.
- Gold or silver foil
- Metallic foil for names, logos or borders.
- Full colour both sides
- Design front and back; plan how they overlap when seen through the card.
- QR code
- Print on a white-ink panel so phone cameras can read it.
- NFC chip
- Possible, but the chip and antenna may be visible through clear stock — frosted hides it better.
Options are specified per job and confirmed at quote. Not every option suits every stock or technology.
FAQs
Can you print white on clear plastic cards?
Yes. White ink is printed as its own layer, so it can sit under colours to make them opaque or stand alone as a design element.
What’s the difference between clear and frosted?
Clear is fully transparent. Frosted is translucent with a soft, satin feel — it diffuses what’s behind it and makes printed colour easier to read.
Will an NFC chip show through a clear card?
Usually, yes — the antenna and chip can be visible. Frosted stock or a printed panel can hide it. We’ll advise on your proof.
Related
Often specified alongside.
Ready to specify it?
Send the quantity, finish and anything the card has to work with. We confirm stock, compatibility and price before anything is printed.