Premium Print That RepresentsYour Brand With Confidence.

Why SilkCards Exists

Your Printed Materials Should Reflect the Quality of Your Work.

Most professionals have invested years building the quality of their work, yet the materials representing them do not always communicate that same level of value. Not because they care too little—but because they may never have seen what their identity could become in print.

SilkCards exists to reveal that possibility. Through meaningful weight, distinctive texture, dimensional finishes, and thoughtful construction, we help turn a business card from something expected into a physical expression of the person and business behind it.

The result is a card you feel confident putting behind your name—and an impression the person receiving it is more likely to notice, trust, and remember.

Your card should represent the same level of care you bring to your work.

Passion and Craftsmanship

The Difference Is Built Into Every Detail.

Our passion has always been rooted in possibility: discovering how material, texture, color, structure, and finish can work together to express something distinctive about a person or business.

Craftsmanship is how that possibility becomes real. It is the judgment earned through years of testing, refining, and understanding how every layer and finish will behave—not only in production, but in the hand.

We bring that care to every project so each choice feels intentional, every detail works together, and the finished piece represents the brand behind it with clarity and confidence.

Craftsmanship is where intention becomes something you can see, feel, and trust.

Our Mission

Make Exceptional Print Easier to Understand—and More Meaningful to Use.

Our mission is to help professionals discover what their identity can become in print, then give them the guidance and craftsmanship to bring it to life.

That means making complex materials, finishes, and construction choices easier to understand. It means listening before recommending, explaining possibilities clearly, and building every piece around the customer’s brand rather than asking the brand to fit a template.

We want every customer to leave with more than an exceptional card. We want them to carry greater confidence into the conversations, introductions, and opportunities that move their business forward.

Our mission is to help you create print that represents you with confidence and turns first impressions into opportunity.

Our Humble Beginning...

Our Story · 1997 to Today

Nearly Three Decades of Craft, Growth, and Purpose.

Starting in Chicago

SilkCards began as a small graphic design practice in a Chicago apartment. On a shoestring budget, founder Henry Fan went door to door helping local businesses present themselves more professionally.

1997

Going All In

Henry left his job as a sales and marketing coordinator to pursue the business full time, incorporated Designline Graphics, Inc., and moved into a 350-square-foot office. What began as a side venture became a full commitment.

1998

The SilkCards Name Is Born

At a Chicago tattoo convention, a customer held up his finished card and introduced it as a “SilkCard.” The name captured what people noticed immediately: a business card that looked refined and felt different in the hand.

1999

SilkCards Goes Online

SilkCards.com launched, bringing our premium business cards to customers beyond Chicago. The website marked our transition from a local design and print business to an early e-commerce print brand.

2000

A New Home in Henderson

The company relocated to Henderson, Nevada, creating a new base for the next stage of growth.

2001

Establishing Our Own Production

SilkCards moved away from relying on outside printers and established its own dedicated production facility. With customer service and marketing based in Henderson, we gained greater control over quality, materials, specialty finishes, and production consistency.

2005

A Workplace of Our Own

SilkCards acquired its own building in Henderson. The investment gave our team a more permanent place to grow and created room to strengthen production, service, and customer support.

2008

Expanding What a Business Card Could Be

We introduced layered card construction, precision laser die cutting for custom shapes and face details, and a broader foil collection. These capabilities gave customers more ways to build a card around their brand.

2010

Clarifying Why We Exist

A broader brand evolution helped us define the purpose behind the work. We were not pursuing premium print for its own sake. We were creating cards that help customers represent their businesses with confidence and open the door to opportunity.

2015

Staying Strong Through Uncertainty

The COVID-19 pandemic tested our company, our customers, and the print industry. Long-standing relationships with customers and trade partners helped SilkCards remain resilient through one of the most difficult periods in our history.

2020

Building a Better Digital Experience

We began our most ambitious technology initiative to date: bringing nearly three decades of product and production knowledge into a clearer, more intuitive online experience. The goal is to make complex materials, finishes, and card constructions easier to understand, compare, price, and build.

2026

The Future

Nearly 30 Years In—and Still Building

Our products have continued to advance. Now the experience of discovering and ordering them is advancing too. SilkCards will keep investing in craftsmanship, technology, and guidance so more businesses can create printed materials that represent them with confidence.

Where We Are Today—and the Promising Future Ahead

“My job is to make sure the card represents your brand as confidently as you represent your business.”

Henry Fan · Founder, SilkCards

What Guides Our Work

Five Principles Behind Every SilkCards Project.

The Finished Card Has to Work in the Real World.

A business card is not judged on a screen. It is judged when you hand it to someone. We consider how the card will look, feel, and perform in that moment.

Confidence Matters More Than Luxury.

Premium materials are not the final goal. The goal is to give you a card that represents your business properly and that you are proud to hand over.

Your Brand Comes First.

Our role is to help you choose the right materials, construction, and finishes for your identity. The finished card should draw attention to your brand—not to the company that printed it.

The Standard Stays High. The Methods Keep Improving.

Our commitment to quality has remained consistent since 1997. We continue to improve the equipment, processes, materials, and combinations available to our customers.

Repeat Customers Are the Strongest Proof.

Our BBB A+ accreditation matters. So do our customer reviews. But the clearest measure of our work is the customer who trusts us with the next card, the next project, and the next stage of their business.

Materials + Capabilities

More Materials. More Finishes. More Ways to Build the Right Card.

SilkCards combines premium stocks, specialty materials, dimensional finishes, and custom construction under one production system. That gives you more freedom to build around your brand instead of choosing from a limited template.

WEIGHT

Built With Substance.

Choose from 16pt, 32pt, and 48pt stocks, individually bonded layers, and substantial materials that create a more noticeable feel in the hand.

TEXTURE

Built to Be Felt.

Explore Silk, Suede, Cotton, Linen, wood, metal, embossing, debossing, Raised Spot UV, and other tactile surfaces.

DETAIL

Built With Precision.

Choose from 38 foil options, Raised Foil, Spot UV, Edge Finishes, custom die cutting, and combinations that bring several techniques together on one card.

The same production experience extends beyond business cards to hang tags, plastic cards, invitations, packaging, and other specialty printed materials.

Expert Guidance

You Do Not Need to Become a Print Expert.

You know your business and your brand. You should not have to study every stock, thickness, foil, finish, and production method before you can order the right card.

Tell us what you do, share your logo or brand artwork, and explain how you want the finished card to feel. Our team will help you choose the materials, finishes, and construction that support that direction.

If you need creative help, our Design Help service can develop a production-ready card around your brand and the impression you want to create.

Explore Design Help

Share your brand.

Start with your logo, files, references, or even an early idea.

Choose the right build.

We help you compare materials, thicknesses, and specialty finishes.

Produce with confidence.

Your design and production choices come together as one complete card.

How SilkCards Got Its Name

The Name Came From a Customer.

In 1999, a tattoo artist whose cards I had designed invited me to a convention in Chicago. As he introduced me to other artists, he held up his card and said:

“This is my designer. This is the guy who made my business cards. This is a SilkCard.”

The name captured exactly what customers noticed: a card that looked refined and felt different in the hand. I registered the domain that week.

The name stayed. So did the commitment behind it.

The People Behind the Work

Experienced People at Every Stage of Your Project.

SilkCards is supported by a focused team of customer consultants, designers, production specialists, and quality-control professionals.

Every project moves through people who understand both the creative intent and the production details required to deliver it properly. Customer-facing team members complete structured product and service training before advising customers.

Founded in 1997Nearly three decades of experience

Henderson, NevadaSpecialized production base

100,000+ trade accountsGlobal professional network

BBB A+ AccreditedAccredited since 2005

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