Frosted Plastic Cards & Translucent Plastic Card Printing
Our frosted business cards have always been incredibly popular with our customers and we take as much pride in printing them as you will take in handing them out. Our clear frosted plastic business cards are solid semi-transparent PVC with a high quality frosted finish that diffuses light as it passes through — creating the distinctive frosted effect that makes these cards stand out.
Clear Plastic Business Cards
Our clear frosted plastic cards are 760 microns thick (0.76mm) and measure 86 x 54mm with rounded corners.
They are printed exclusively by a hot foil printing process — this is not full-colour CMYK printing.
Instead of ink, your design is applied using foils, giving you up to 4 colours chosen from our range of stunning metallics, vibrant pigments, and holoprint.
If your design relies on photographic imagery or gradients, this is worth bearing in mind — but for logos, text, and bold graphic designs, the results are exceptional.
Translucent (sometimes called frosted) cards are a popular premium finish for membership and loyalty cards where a brand wants a distinctive look on the shelf or in a wallet, rather than the plain opaque white of a standard card. Metallic foil or white ink prints particularly well against the frosted background, which is why these are often chosen for higher-tier membership cards or limited-edition designs.
About our Frosted Plastic Cards — Hot Foil Printed in England
Get your Quotation Now!
Request a personalised quotation from our friendly and knowledgeable sales team, tailored specifically to your project’s needs.
Simply send us the details of what you’re looking for & we’ll get to work right away.
We aim to email your custom quote within 10 minutes during our working hours:
Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm, so you can make informed decisions quickly and keep your project moving without delay.
Design Service
Need a Design?
... but don't have the time or ability to create it?
Don’t worry! that’s where our Design Service
comes in for just £29 +vat
Whether you’ve sketched an idea on a napkin, saved a rough concept in a Word document, snapped a photo of an existing card, or seen a design on our website that you like, we can transform your vision into a professionally designed, print‑ready masterpiece.
No hassle, just great results, delivered effortlessly.
Artwork Fixing Service
If you supply your own artwork, we will carefully check it for any technical issues to ensure your plastic cards look their absolute best.
Should your file require any adjustments, such as correcting sizing, bleed areas, fixing alignment, or adjusting colour settings, our design team can take care of these for for just £10 +vat
Once completed, you can be confident your artwork will be fully print-ready and your cards produced to the highest standard, without any delays or quality issues.
Free Photorealistic Email Proof
To give you complete confidence before we go to print, we’ll email you a
free, high-quality, computer-generated photorealistic proof of your clear frosted plastic cards.
This realistic mock-up shows how your finished cards will look, so you can check and approve the layout, text and overall design before production begins.
Fast Production Time
We offer exceptionally fast production times on all orders because every card is printed right here in England.
Our state of the art manufacturing process ensures the highest quality with fast production times.
There’s no need to wait for overseas shipping or third-party delays.
Our dedicated team handles everything from printing to finishing, ensuring your cards are delivered quickly and to the highest standard.
Free Delivery
Nobody likes delivery charges.
Enjoy FREE DELIVERY on all orders within Great Britain!
Whether you’re ordering for yourself or sending directly to a customer, we’ve got it covered.
To ensure privacy & discretion, all orders are sent under plain, unbranded packaging with no documentation or invoices.
Also, remember as we print right here in England our delivery times are fast!
Made in England
Our plastic cards are proudly manufactured in England to the highest quality standards, ensuring durability, sharp print detail, and a premium finish every time.
Unlike many low-cost imports from overseas, particularly from China, our cards are produced under strict quality control with consistent materials and expert
craftsmanship.
This means you get a reliable, long-lasting product with fast production times and full confidence in its origin and performance.
100% Recyclable
Our clear frosted plastic cards are designed with sustainability in mind and can be easily recycled through standard household or commercial recycling facilities.
Unlike some composite or laminated cards that require specialist disposal, our clear frosted plastic cards are made from recyclable PVC material, making it simple and convenient to dispose of them responsibly at the end of their life.
It’s a practical choice that supports environmental awareness without compromising on quality or durability.
Clear frosted plastic cards Specifications
Our clear frosted plastic cards are solid plastic and are printed by a Hot Foil Printing Process from a wide range of vibrant pigment and metallic foils.
Clear Frosted Plastic Card Examples
We offer a wide variety of clear frosted plastic card examples to help spark your creativity and show you what’s possible in terms of layout, style, and features.
Whether you’re looking for something sleek and modern or bold and eye-catching, our example designs can serve as a great starting point.
Our in-house studio can then create your design based on one of our examples, tailored specifically to your needs.
Simply send us any logos, photos etc. that you’d like included and we’ll incorporate them seamlessly into your card design, ensuring a professional, on-brand result that stands out.
Ink Colours available
Stunning Metallic Foils
We have lots of stunning metallic colours and vibrant pigment colours. We have lots of photos and videos showing the colours printed on clear frosted plastic cards.
The most popular are metallic silver or metallic gold.
We also offer holoprint which refracts the light to create a rainbow effect of colour.
Clear Ink to create a Watermark Effect
We can print clear ink on the back creating a subtle watermark when viewed from the front. The areas printed with clear ink are more translucent than parts not printed with clear ink.
Artwork Specifications & Guides
Take a look at our artwork guidance to ensure your design is set up correctly from the start, helping us process your order quickly and without delays.
Our handy artwork guide covers everything you need to know, from file formats and resolution requirements to bleed areas and colour modes.
By following these simple tips, you’ll avoid common pitfalls and make sure your design is print-ready for a smoother ordering experience from start to finish.
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How to Order your Clear Frosted Plastic Cards
Discover how quick and hassle-free it is to place your order with us.
Whether you’re ordering for the first time or returning for a repeat order, our streamlined process keeps things simple.
From sending your artwork and choosing your card options to approving your photorealistic email proof and receiving your delivery, every step is designed to be fast, efficient, and straightforward.
We’re here to guide you the whole way, so you can get exactly what you need, without the stress.
Photograph Gallery of Clear Frosted Plastic Cards
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Frosted Plastic Cards FAQs
What are frosted plastic cards?
Frosted plastic cards are semi-transparent PVC cards with a frosted, light-diffusing surface. Unlike fully clear cards, the frosted finish softens the transparency and gives printed inks and metallic foils a striking contrast — resulting in a card that looks and feels genuinely premium.
What's the difference between frosted and clear plastic cards?
Clear plastic cards are fully transparent. Frosted plastic cards are semi-transparent — the surface diffuses light rather than letting it pass straight through. This creates the distinctive frosted appearance and tends to make printed designs stand out more sharply than on a fully clear card. We also avoid printing onto clear plastic cards as the totally clear nature of the cards means they show up every single little scratch.
What colours can be printed on frosted plastic cards?
Up to 4 colours can be printed from our range of metallic foils (including gold, silver, red, and blue), vibrant pigment colours, and holoprint — a special foil that refracts light into a shifting rainbow of colours as the card is angled.
How thick are frosted plastic cards?
Our frosted plastic cards are 760 microns thick (0.76mm), the same thickness as a standard credit or debit card, so they feel solid and substantial in the hand.
Can frosted plastic cards be printed on both sides?
Yes. But with the translucent nature of the cards it is not recommended because the print on each side will be visible from the other side.
How quickly can frosted plastic cards be printed and delivered?
All cards are printed at our facility in England, which keeps turnaround times fast at 7 working days. Express orders are dispatched within 4 working days. Free delivery is included on all orders to addresses within the UK.
Do you provide artwork and design for frosted plastic cards?
Yes. Our in-house design team can create your artwork for £29 + VAT, or check and fix your supplied artwork for £10 + VAT.
Can I see examples of frosted plastic cards before ordering?
Yes. We have an extensive gallery of frosted plastic card examples, and we can use any of them as a starting point for your own design. We can also send you a physical sample pack so you can see and feel the cards before committing to an order.
Are frosted plastic cards recyclable?
Yes. Our frosted plastic cards are made from recyclable PVC and can be disposed of through standard household or commercial recycling facilities.