Description

Business Cards That Survive Real-World Wallet Abuse — and Look Premium Doing It.

A laminated business card is what you choose when the cards are going to live in wallets, get pulled out at job sites, sit in pockets through Manitoba winters, and still look exactly as sharp on month six as they did on day one. Lamination is a clear plastic film bonded to one or both sides of the card; it is fundamentally different from a UV gloss coating or a printed finish because the film adds physical thickness, tear resistance, water resistance, and scuff resistance that printed-only finishes can't match. Soft-touch matte lamination delivers a velvet-like tactile finish that signals premium the moment a recipient takes the card; gloss lamination intensifies colour saturation beyond what any uncoated finish can achieve.

At Graphics Decal HQ we print custom laminated business cards in Winnipeg on premium 14pt, 16pt, or 18pt card stock with vibrant full-colour CMYK printing, then apply professional lamination that locks the surface against the everyday wear that ages standard business cards within weeks. Whether you are a Winnipeg trades professional whose cards live in tool bags, a Canadian sales executive whose cards have to perform across hundreds of handoffs a year, or a luxury brand whose first impression has to feel as substantial as the price point, the lamination upgrade puts your card in a different category than the rest of the stack.

The visual and tactile difference is immediate — laminated cards feel substantial, premium, and intentional in hand. The functional difference compounds over time: where standard cards develop creased corners, faded ink, and frayed edges within months of distribution, laminated cards keep their finish through repeated handling, weather exposure, and wallet wear.

Lamination Type

TypeBest For
Soft-touch matteLuxury feel — velvet-like tactile finish that reads as understated premium
GlossMaximum colour saturation — photo-driven and image-heavy designs


Card Size

  • 3.5" x 2" — the universal North American standard; fits every wallet, business card holder, and contact scanner
  • Custom sizes available on request


Paper Weight

StockBest For
14pt cardstockEconomical premium feel; standard for laminated cards
16pt cardstockSubstantial, impressive feel — most popular choice for client-facing professionals
18pt cardstockHeavyweight luxury feel — maximum perceived value, the standout-from-the-crowd choice


Print Side

  • Single sided — front only; back left blank for a clean minimal look or handwritten notes (back side will not be writable if double-sided lamination is selected)
  • Double sided — full colour both sides; ideal for QR codes, social handles, secondary contact info, or brand imagery on the back


Finish Comparison

  • Lamination (this product) — plastic film bonded to surface; thickest premium feel with maximum durability, tear and water resistance
  • UV gloss — cured high-gloss coating; less expensive than lamination, slightly less durable, available on standard finish business cards
  • Standard finish — matte, gloss, or uncoated paper finish; available on Classic Business Cards
  • Painted side — coloured edge with a thick card core; available on Painted Side Business Cards


Quantity & Pricing

Run SizeBest For
250–500 cardsSolo professionals, executives, founders
1,000–2,500 cardsActive networkers, sales teams, real estate agents
5,000–10,000 cardsFull sales organizations, conference distribution, multi-location teams


Volume pricing applies on larger orders — contact us for a custom quote on team and organization-wide programs

Add-Ons

  • Rounded corners — the natural pairing for laminated cards; soft, premium, and prevents corner peel-up under repeated handling
  • 48hr Rush Production — select at checkout before the 2pm daily cutoff for priority processing
  • Standard turnaround: 3–4 business days after artwork approval

Graphics Decal HQ is Winnipeg's locally operated full-service print and branding shop — trusted by Manitoba luxury brokerages, premium service businesses, executive teams, and trades professionals to produce business cards that survive real-world distribution while representing the brand at its best. Lamination is a precision finishing process: the bond between film and card has to be flawless, edges have to be sealed cleanly, and corners have to resist peel-up under repeated handling. Our Winnipeg production team applies lamination on calibrated equipment with quality checks at every step, so the cards leaving our facility hold their finish through actual use — not just hold their finish in the moment they ship.

Important note for laminated card design: edge bleed must extend fully to the trim line because trimming a laminated card exposes the card core, and small misalignments in bleed show up as tiny white edges that read as cheap. Our Winnipeg team reviews every file before press and will flag any issues that affect lamination performance, edge appearance, or rounded-corner cuts.

Our high-resolution digital and offset printing followed by precision lamination means your brand colours and photography come through with the saturation and depth the format is engineered to deliver. We offer local pickup at 2095 Logan Avenue, Winnipeg — ready in 3 to 4 business days — as well as Canada-wide shipping for businesses ordering from across Manitoba and beyond.

For other business card finishes, see our [Classic Business Cards] for the standard finish range, or [Painted Side Business Cards] for a coloured-edge premium finish. To pair business cards with matching marketing collateral in the same finish family, see our [Laminated Post Cards], [Laminated Invitation Cards], or [UV Coated Brochures]. For card storage and display, see our [Business Card Stand] and [Card Holders].

We are also a 3M Certified Graphics Installation Company and a CBSA-approved barcode printer — credentials that reflect the standard of quality and compliance we bring to every product we produce.

Premium laminated business cards are the right choice for Winnipeg professionals and Canadian organizations whose cards need to feel as substantial as the brand they represent and survive the way real cards actually get used:

  • Luxury real estate agents and brokerages across Winnipeg's Tuxedo, River Heights, and Bridgwater whose cards have to match the price point of the listings they represent
  • Executives, partners, and senior leadership at Manitoba businesses where the card represents not just a person but a level of authority and investment
  • Trades and contractors across Winnipeg — plumbers, electricians, HVAC, landscapers, painters — whose cards live in tool bags, trucks, and wallets and have to survive job site exposure
  • Lawyers, financial advisors, accountants, and immigration consultants in Winnipeg distributing cards in client onboarding materials where premium presentation reflects the price of the service
  • Medical aesthetic clinics, dental practices, and wellness brands across Manitoba producing cards that match the price point of the service experience
  • Hospitality, hotel, and luxury retail teams handing out cards as a tactile signal of brand quality at point of sale and in-room amenities
  • Trade show and conference distribution where laminated cards stand out in the stack of standard cards collected at every booth
  • Sales executives at Canadian companies whose cards have to look as sharp on the hundredth handoff as on the first
  • Membership programs, exclusive clubs, and loyalty cards where the card lives in a wallet long-term and has to look sharp through years of use


To order, configure your lamination type, paper weight, print side, and quantity using the options above, upload your print-ready artwork file (3.625" x 2.125" with 0.125" bleed on all sides), and add to cart. Important note for laminated designs: edge bleed must extend fully to the trim line, and full-coverage lamination prevents handwritten addressing on the back. Our Winnipeg team reviews every file before production and will flag any issues. Design assistance is available — reach out via our [Contact] page or call us at (204) 403-4347.

Local pickup is available at 2095 Logan Avenue, Winnipeg MB. Standard production is 3 to 4 business days after artwork approval. Rush 48hr service is available — select at checkout before the 2pm daily cutoff.

Business Cards

Laminated Business Cards

From $60.75

Paper Weight
Print Side
Finish
Shape
Quantity
Estimated total $60.75 $60.75 / item

Delivery
Available

Guarantee
6 days

Ready
in 2-4 days

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