Triplex Business Cards

Product Description

Triplex business cards are the most luxurious business card option available — a super-thick, premium construction featuring a vibrant colour core sandwiched between two layers of high-quality 350gsm card. The exposed edge of the card reveals a striking flash of colour that is immediately visible when the card is held, setting it apart from every other card in the holder before a single word is read. Available single or double-sided, in the standard 85×55mm format. For professionals and brands for whom only the very best will do. Printed in Brighton & Hove with UK-wide delivery available.

Why Choose Triplex Business Cards?

• Vibrant colour core — a striking flash of colour visible on every edge of the card
• Super-thick construction — two layers of 350gsm card with a colour core centre
• Single or double-sided printing — maximum space for branding and contact details
• Rich, vivid CMYK print — exceptional colour reproduction on both faces
• Standard 85×55mm format — fits all standard wallets and cardholders
• Instantly memorable — the colour edge is unlike anything in a standard business card wallet
• Brighton & Hove print shop — collect in store or UK-wide delivery

What Is a Triplex Business Card?

A triplex business card — also known as a triple layer business card — is constructed from three layers: two outer layers of high-quality 350gsm card with a vibrantly coloured core layer in between. When the card is viewed edge-on, the colour core creates a distinctive, eye-catching stripe of colour that immediately communicates luxury and attention to detail. It is a subtle but extraordinarily effective detail that makes the card feel genuinely different from every other card in circulation.

Who Is It For?

Triplex business cards are popular with luxury brand owners, architects, interior designers, photographers, creative directors, solicitors, barristers, financial advisers and any professional who wants their business card to communicate the highest level of quality and sophistication. Popular across Brighton & Hove and the wider UK with businesses and individuals for whom first impressions are everything.

Other Luxury Business Card Options

Explore our full range of premium business card finishes — Textured, Pearlescent, Plastic, Magnetic, Foiled and Spot UV Business Cards.

Artwork Setup

• Bleed: 3mm all round
• Safe Zone: 3mm
• Finished size: 85×55mm
• Size with bleed: 91×61mm
• Resolution: 300dpi minimum
• Format: PDF
• Colour: CMYK
• Fonts: Outlined or embedded
• Design tip: Keep designs clean and considered — the colour core edge is itself a powerful design element. Let the stock do the work and avoid overly complex artwork that competes with the card's inherent luxury

Download our free templates below or visit our FAQs page for artwork guidance.

Helpful Guides

• Understanding DPI for Print
• What is CMYK and Why Does it Matter?
• What is Bleed and Safe Zone?
• How to Proof Check Your Print Artwork
• Business Card Design Guide — Tips for a Card That Gets Kept
• Which Business Card Finish is Right for You?

Frequently Asked Questions

A triplex business card is a three-layer construction — two outer layers of 350gsm card with a vibrant colour core sandwiched between them. The colour core is visible on all four edges of the card, creating a distinctive coloured stripe effect that is immediately noticeable when the card is picked up or held. It is one of the most premium and memorable business card formats available.

Contact us or check the product options for available core colours. Core colour choices typically include a range of vivid options — from classic black and gold to bold reds, blues and greens. Visit our Brighton print shop on St James's Street to see physical samples of available core colours before ordering.

Triplex business cards are significantly thicker than standard business cards — the three-layer construction creates a super-thick card that feels immediately substantial and premium in the hand. The additional thickness is one of the most impactful aspects of the card, communicating quality before the design is even considered.

Triplex cards work exceptionally well with clean, minimal designs — the colour core edge and the sheer thickness of the card are powerful design elements in their own right. A simple logo, name and contact details on a white or dark face with a gold or black colour core will often make a stronger impression than a heavily designed card on a standard stock.

Standard business cards are a single layer of card stock — typically 350gsm to 450gsm. Triplex cards are a three-layer construction that is significantly thicker, with a visible colour core on every edge. The difference in perceived quality is immediately apparent to anyone who picks one up. See our standard business cards for comparison, or visit our Brighton shop to feel the difference in person.

For sheer tactile impact and memorability, triplex business cards are our most premium option. The combination of super-thick construction, vibrant colour core and high-quality print finish creates a card that genuinely stands apart from everything else. For alternative luxury finishes, explore our foiled, textured and spot UV business cards — or visit our Brighton print shop for samples of all options side by side.

Yes — order online and collect from our print shop at 97 St James's Street, Brighton BN2 1TP. Standard turnaround is 3-4 working days.

Yes — we offer UK-wide delivery on all orders. Select your preferred delivery option at checkout. Orders are dispatched from our Brighton & Hove print shop.