Custom Hollow Cards | Laser Cut & Die Cut Card Printing

Custom Hollow Cards – Precision Laser Cut & Die Cut Paper and Acrylic Cards

The One-Stop Manufacturer for Every Hollow Card You Can Imagine

Custom hollow cards are precision die-cut or laser-cut cards with intricate openwork patterns, windows, and contours cut through premium paper or 2mm acrylic. We manufacture five distinct product categories under one roof: folded hollow greeting cards, city landmark hollow postcards, fan lace cards, graduation photo frame cards, and transparent acrylic cards.

Whether you’re a tourism marketing manager commissioning landmark postcards for a city campaign, a fan merchandise seller creating lace-pattern cards for celebritymerchandise, a coffee shop owner needing branded acrylic tasting-note cards, or a wedding planner designing hollow invitation suites — this page covers every format, material, and finish you need.

With an MOQ of just 1 pc, you can order a single card for personal use, run a small test batch before committing to bulk, or fulfill a compact event order without overspending. No other custom card manufacturer offers this level of format coverage with zero minimum pressure.

Detailed Description

Five Card Types. One Manufacturer. Zero Compromise.

Most card printing suppliers specialize in one format. We build all five of the most in-demand custom hollow card categories on a single production line, which means consistent quality control, faster lead times, and a design team that understands how each format behaves under a die.

1. Folded Hollow Cards & Greeting Cards

Bi-fold cards with die-cut hollow patterns across the cover panel. The standard unfolded size is 20×14cm, with additional formats at 14cm, 20cm, 9cm, 18cm, and 5.4cm. The standard stock is 300g coated art paper, which holds intricate cutwork without tearing or losing rigidity. These are ideal for wedding invitations, thank-you cards, holiday greetings, and corporate announcements. The tactileembossed texture of the hollow pattern adds a premium hand-feel that flat printing cannot replicate.

2. City Landmark Hollow Postcards

Tourism check-in cards and photo frame postcards designed for destination marketing. Standard sizes include 14×9cm, 14×10cm, 15×10cm, 15×9cm, 9×13.5cm, 10×15cm, and 10×14cm. The hollow window frames a real-world view, making the card a physical “photo” of a landmark. City tourism boards, gift shops, and hotel chains use these as collectible memorabilia that visitors photograph and share on social media — turning each card into organic marketing.

3. Fan Lace Hollow Cards

Lace-pattern die-cut cards engineered for fan merchandise, celebritymerchandise, and idol events. The intricate lace cutwork mimics fabric patterns and allows fans to layer the card over photos, sleeves, or collectible displays. These cards are frequently produced in small batches for pop-up events, birthday events, and fan club meetups where quantities range from a handful to a few hundred.

4. Graduation Photo Frame Cards

Graduation hollow photo frames in sizes including 10×14cm, 10×15cm, 10×14.4cm, 11×14cm, and 12.3×16cm. The die-cut aperture holds a 4×6 or 5×7 photo, while the surrounding card stock carries the graduate’s name, school colors, and commencement date. Event organizers and school photographers order these as keepsake cards that double as table placeholders and party favors.

5. Acrylic Transparent Cards (see-through cards)

2mm thickened, high-transparency acrylic cards with die-cut contours and UV-printed artwork. Standard sizes span 120×80mm, 120×75mm, 120×84mm, 120×85mm, 120×60mm, 120×48mm, 120×94mm, and 120×72mm. The acrylic is non-toxic, odorless, and eco-friendly. These cards support technology add-ons that paper cannot: NFC chip, ID/IC chip, magnetic strip, strong adhesive backing, quicksand filling, iridescent effect, and bendable construction. Coffee shops, hotels, and membership programs use acrylic cards for loyalty programs, room keys, and interactive promotions.

Paper Materials: 15+ Options for Every Brand Feel

Material choice changes everything about how a card feels in the hand. We stock and print on 15+ paper types:

• Coated art paper — smooth, bright, standard choice for folded cards and postcards
• White card & Dutch white card — clean, rigid, versatile
• Pearlescent paper — soft shimmer for luxury and wedding applications
• Cotton paper & cotton card — soft, fibrous, letterpress-friendly texture
• Straw paper, tree texture, earth texture, water texture — natural, tactile surfaces for eco-branded projects
• Elegant soft paper & eggshell texture paper — refined matte finishes with subtle grain
• Kraft card & linen texture — rustic, artisanal, coffee-shop and craft-brand friendly
• Conqueror paper (imported) — premium imported stock for executive and corporate cards

Printing & Finishing: Built on the HP Indigo 12000

Every custom die cut card is printed on the HP Indigo 12000 digital press using eco-friendly vegetable oil inks for paper cards. Acrylic cards use high-cost imported US UV ink, which delivers sharp color retention and scratch resistance on transparent surfaces — a quality differentiator most card printers do not offer.

Available finishing options include hot foil stamping in red gold, blue gold, green gold, or silver; gloss or matte lamination (waterproof); rounded corners; perforation; embossing; UV printing; laser engraving; and iridescent/rainbow effect. Mix finishes — for example, matte lamination with gold foil on a kraft card — to create layered, tactile results.

Cutting Precision: 0.1mm Accuracy, Zero Burrs

The hollow patterns on these cards are machine die-cut to 0.1mm precision. Every edge is clean and smooth — no burrs, no curling, no rough spots. This level of precision matters most on intricate lace patterns and narrow bridge sections between cutouts, where a less accurate cut would tear or look unfinished. Our cutting tolerance is ±3mm bleed and ±1mm front-back offset, with quantity tolerance of ±2-3 pieces per 100 (±5%). We publish these numbers because bulk buyers need to plan inventory accurately.

Customization Options

Every element of your custom hollow card is configurable:

• Card type — choose from folded hollow cards, city landmark postcards, fan lace cards, graduation photo frames, or acrylic transparent cards
• Material — 15+ paper stocks or 2mm thickened acrylic
• Size — select from the extensive size library above, or specify a fully custom dimension
• Shape — any contour can be die-cut; custom shapes are welcome
• Printing — single-sided print standard (blank back, customizable for bulk orders)
• Finishing — hot foil (4 color options), gloss/matte lamination, embossing, UV printing, laser engraving, iridescent effect, rounded corners, perforation
• Tech add-ons (acrylic only) — NFC chip, ID/IC chip, magnetic strip, strong adhesive backing, quicksand filling, iridescent effect, bendable construction
• Design — free 1-on-1 design service, template library, unlimited revisions

Send your artwork in AI, CDR, PDF, JPG, or PSD format. For acrylic cards, we can work from a rough concept sketch — our design team handles the technical file preparation.

Procurement Information

Which Hollow Card Should You Choose?

Use this quick decision guide to match the card type to your use case:

• City tourism promotion → City landmark hollow postcards. The hollow photo-frame window lets visitors overlay the card on a real landmark view, creating a social-media-ready moment. Standard 14×9cm and 15×10cm sizes fit retail postcard racks.
• Graduation events → Graduation photo frame cards. Order 10×15cm or 12.3×16cm frames with the graduate’s name and school colors. A small batch of 20-50 cards is common for individual graduation parties.
• Fan merchandise & celebritymerchandise → Fan lace hollow cards. Lace-pattern cutwork in small runs of 10-200 cards. Pair with hot foil stamping in silver or blue gold for collector appeal.
• Coffee shops & cafes → Acrylic transparent cards. Brand a coffee tasting notes card or loyalty punch card on 2mm acrylic. Add an NFC chip so customers tap to view your menu or Instagram.
• Weddings & events → Folded hollow greeting cards. The 20×14cm bi-fold format with a die-cut cover window creates an elegant reveal. Use pearlescent or cotton paper with gold foil for a luxury invitation.
• Hotels → Acrylic cards with NFC or magnetic strip. Replace disposable plastic key cards with branded, reusable acrylic room cards that double as a guest takeaway.

Paper vs. Acrylic: Which Material Is Right?

Choose paper when you want a traditional card feel, rich texture, hot foil stamping, and a lower per-unit cost for bulk runs. The 15+ paper options let you match the card’s texture to your brand personality — kraft for a rustic cafe, Conqueror for corporate gifting, pearlescent for weddings.

Choose acrylic when you want a modern, transparent, photo-ready card that supports technology features. Acrylic cards are more durable, waterproof, and can carry NFC, magnetic strips, and quicksand effects. They are heavier and premium-feeling, which justifies a higher perceived value for loyalty programs, memberships, and limited-edition merchandise.

How to Customize Your Hollow Cards

Ready to start? Here’s how it works:

1. Tell us your idea. Send your design files or describe your concept. Include card type, size, material, finishing, and quantity.
2. Get your sample. We produce a physical sample in 1-3 days so you can feel the material, check the cut precision, and verify colors before committing.
3. Approve and produce. Once you approve the sample, production completes in 2-10 days.

Request a quote today. Send us your specifications — card type, size, material, quantity, and finishing — and our team will respond with pricing and packaging details. Whether you need 1 card or 10,000, the same precision and quality standards apply.

Why Choose Our Custom Hollow Card Manufacturing

• HP Indigo 12000 digital press — professional-grade color output on every paper card
• 0.1mm precision die-cutting — clean, smooth edges with no burrs, no curling, no rough spots
• Imported US UV ink for acrylic cards — sharp, scratch-resistant color on transparent surfaces
• Five card categories on one production line — folded cards, landmark postcards, fan lace cards, graduation frames, and acrylic cards
• Free 1-on-1 design service — template library, unlimited revisions, technical file preparation
• MOQ of just 1 pc — no minimum order, perfect for personal projects, small events, and test orders
• Samples in 1-3 days — verify material, cut quality, and color before bulk production
• Production in 2-10 days — fast turnaround for time-sensitive events and campaigns
• Transparent tolerances — we publish color, cutting, and quantity tolerances so you can plan with confidence

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