Choosing Unique Business Cards: Clear vs Frosted Plastic
If you want to absolutely stun a potential client during a networking event, handing them a business card made of solid plastic instead of paper is a guaranteed conversation starter. It feels highly futuristic and expensive. However, when designing a plastic card, you must choose between a completely Clear finish and a textured Frosted finish.
The Impact of Completely Clear Plastic
Clear plastic cards mimic the look of a tiny glass window.
- The Aesthetic: They are completely transparent, allowing the user to see right through the negative space around your logo.
- The Drawback: Because they are perfectly clear, they are incredibly difficult to photograph, and reading the text requires holding the card against a solid background.
The Elegance of Frosted Plastic
Frosted plastic offers the unique feel of plastic with massive functional improvements.
- The Aesthetic: The material is semi-transparent with a cloudy, matte finish, perfectly mimicking the look of frosted glass or a frozen window.
- The Benefit: The frosted texture diffuses light, making your printed text significantly easier to read.
The Raven32 Recommendation
Durability is the deciding factor here. As printing and promotional experts, we almost always recommend frosted plastic over clear. Completely clear plastic scratches incredibly easily in a wallet and shows massive, greasy fingerprints instantly. The frosted texture hides these imperfections beautifully, keeping your brand looking pristine. Contact us today to upgrade your networking tools.