Silk Flyers

Show off your luxury brand’s latest event or product launch with silk flyers. Silk lamination delivers a silky smooth, ultra-soft tactile experience to your business flyers and adds to the cardstock’s durability.

With one touch and look, you can feel and see the distinction of silk flyers.

• A supple texture combines elegance and strength thanks to the material's water and tear-resistant features.
• Silk lamination adds thickness to the 16 pt. cardstock, so your flyer is built to last and stays fresh.
• A wide range of handy and easy-to-keep sizes that include 4.25" x 5.5" and 5" x 7" to the larger 6.25" x 9" and 6" x 11."
• Add spot UV printing to contrast the matte surface and draw attention to important details.

Create your own custom flyers and have us print them today. Our print experts are available for any specific questions or clarifications.

Spot UV Printing File Requirements

Keep in mind the following file requirements below as you create a design using our downloadable templates:

1. The font size should be a minimum of 7 or 8 points. Avoid printing small text or fine lines in spot uv.
2. Border and stroke must be more than 1.5 points.
3. Images and artwork should be at least 300 DPI.
4. All files should be in CMYK color mode.
5. Make sure there is a 1/8" (0.125") bleed around the trim size.
6. The safe zone should be 1/8" (0.125") inside the trim line.

How to Prepare Your Artwork for Spot UV Printing

1. Create two layers that differentiate the areas printed in regular ink from the elements with spot UV printing.
   1. The regular CMYK layer shows which areas are printed in ink. The elements should show their actual colors and sizes on print.
   2. The spot uv printing layer only shows the elements that will appear in spot UV. The element(s) that will be printed in spot UV should have the same location as seen on the CMYK layer. Apply 100% K on the spot UV area and place the rest of the design in white.

   The images below show the difference between the two layers:

   
2. Alignment is crucial to the file preparation process. The CMYK and spot UV printing layers should both have the same size. Common elements must be in the same position on both layers.

Have more questions about our printing services? Contact any of our print experts and they’ll be glad to answer all your questions.

Silk Flyers FAQs

Q: What is the advantage of using silk flyers?
A: Silk flyers come with a soft and supple lamination that recreates the texture of its namesake. Perfect for luxury brands that need to advertise their products or announce a new line. It stands out from the typical gloss or matte finish seen in most printed flyers.

Q: What are the best applications for spot UV printing on a silk flyer?
A: Spot UV shifts the reader’s focus to a specific section on your flyer design. You can apply it on your company name, logo, contact information, or the call to action on your flyer. It depends on what you need the customer to see and remember after reading your flyer.

Q: How soon can I receive my silk flyers order?
A: The arrival of your silk flyers depends on where you live. All silk flyers take 6 business days to print—your order will be ready to ship after this period. To find out how soon you can receive the flyers, select “Get Shipping Estimate” below the online calculator and input your ZIP code. Several arrival dates will appear. Free pick-up dates are available for customers based in Arlington, Texas.

Q: Can I save more with bulk printing?
A: Yes, the larger your order quantity, the less you spend per piece. For example, 250 pieces of 6” x 4” flyers will cost 58¢ each but 1,000 of the same type would only cost 19¢ per piece.