This past project showcases a fully custom deck produced with 310gsm linen black core paper, matte varnish, and silver foil packaging. It is presented as a manufacturing reference for clients planning similar custom playing card projects.
This is a past custom manufacturing project shown for reference only.
Specifications, materials, and finishes are fully customizable by project.
Not for retail sale.
63×88MM Playing Cards / 310gsm Linen Black Core Paper
This past project highlights a fully customized deck developed as a production reference for clients planning similar builds.
For projects like this, our custom playing cards printing service focuses on balancing material selection, surface finish, and packaging detail.
The primary challenge was maintaining consistent CMYK color density on linen black core stock while achieving clean, sharply defined silver foil stamping on a matte-laminated tuck box.
Deck Configuration
Card Size: 63 × 88 mm
Card Count: 54 cards (52 standard cards + 2 jokers)
Card Stock: 310gsm Linen Black Core Paper
Printing Method: CMYK Offset Printing
Surface Finish: Matte Varnish
Artwork: Fully custom front and back designs
Packaging
Box Type: Custom Tuck Box
Box Material: 350gsm White Cardboard
Printing: Full-color offset printing
Surface Finish: Matte Lamination
Decorative Process: Silver Foil Stamping
Why this stock was selected
High-density paper with an embossed linen texture
Integrated black core to prevent show-through
Production advantages
Excellent snap and recovery during handling
Improved opacity for double-sided artwork
Consistent stiffness suited for professional decks
Why this finish was applied
Chosen over lamination to preserve paper texture
Applied inline after CMYK printing
Production advantages
Reduced glare under direct lighting
Improved resistance to fingerprints
Maintains crisp linework and fine details
Custom Tuck Box / Matte Lamination / Silver Foil Stamping
Why this packaging approach was used
Full-color printed tuck box paired with metallic accents
Silver foil selected for controlled reflectivity
Production advantages
Clean foil edges with strong contrast
Matte lamination protects against scuffing
Premium presentation without visual overload
Production Insight from the Manufacturing Floor
When combining embossed linen stock with matte varnish, press pressure and coating volume must be tightly controlled.
Excess varnish can partially fill the linen texture, reducing tactile definition.
Careful anilox selection and adequate post-print curing help maintain texture clarity, clean edges, and long-term card flatness.
This sample demonstrates one possible configuration using linen stock, matte finishes, and foil-enhanced packaging.
Specifications, materials, and processes can be adjusted to match different design goals, quantities, and handling requirements.
Planning a deck with a similar look or construction approach?
Use this project as a reference and inquire about samples or a custom quote tailored to your specifications.
This past project showcases a fully custom deck produced with 310gsm linen black core paper, matte varnish, and silver foil packaging. It is presented as a manufacturing reference for clients planning similar custom playing card projects.
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