Lamination protects the print from unsightly finger marks or scratch marks that can be easily seen on heavily inked areas when the cards are handled or scratched. It also removes the danger that exists otherwise in normal cards that the ink in the heavy ink coverage areas may rub off slightly if touched. It can be difficult to write on laminate sometimes with a pen, so if you need some space to write an appointment time on phone number, consider leaving one side of your business card without getting it laminated. This would also make best choice for business card.

If you are unsure about the laminate that finishes your business cards the best, choose the laminate that feels right to you. Feel in your fingers, and think about the colors of graphics featured on your business cards. Generally speaking matte laminate suits expanses of plain color and gloss suits photographs with lots of variation of color. There are no rules specifying the laminate that suits your business card design.

The matte laminate is very strong, making the business card very hard to tear, and even slightly moisture resistant. The double laminate also makes your business card feel more sturdy, thicker and heavier.