Aluminum Business Cards vs Paper: Why Metal Cards Stand Out in 2026

Published July 15, 2026 by Josh Hurst

Paper business cards get tossed. Aluminum business cards get remembered. ProtoForge Creations prints full-color sublimation metal cards in Lexington, SC — starting at $0.25 per card (minimum 5) for standard thin aluminum, or $2 per card for premium 0.7mm double-sided cards.

Standard vs premium metal cards

Standard 0.23mm cards are thin, flexible, and affordable — great for networking events and everyday handouts. Premium 0.7mm cards have satisfying weight and bold double-sided color that feels unmistakably high-end.

Why sublimation aluminum?

Waterproof and durable in humid environments
Vivid full-color artwork including photos and gradients
Made to order — no massive minimum runs
Custom design help available

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