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Meet Semi-Gloss Matte Duo

Published on October 20, 2026

Open folded holiday card on matte paper with a family photo and a handwritten Happy Holidays message inside

Our newest press paper gives your Cards two finishes in one sheet. Semi-Gloss Matte Duo pairs a semi-gloss front that makes photos pop with a smooth matte back that's easy to write on. It's a simple way to give your clients a card that looks great and feels personal.

Flat holiday card on Premium Semi-Gloss Matte Duo paper, showing the semi-gloss photo front and the matte postcard-style back

Two Finishes, One Sheet

Semi-gloss is always on the front, where your images live. It brings out color and detail so photos look bright and crisp. Flip the card over and the matte side has a soft, smooth feel with no glare, ready for a handwritten message.

Room for a Personal Note Inside Folded Cards

On Folded Cards, the matte side lands on the inside. That gives your clients a smooth surface to write on, whether it's a holiday greeting, a thank-you, or a few words for family and friends.

It's a small detail that turns a photo card into a keepsake, and one more reason clients will be glad they ordered their cards through you.

Open folded holiday card with a handwritten message beside a folded card front with a beach family photo

A Writable Back for Flat Cards

Flat Cards on Duo work a lot like a postcard. Your clients can sign their holiday cards, add a handwritten message, or jot a quick note on the back before they send them out.

It's a great fit for holiday cards, thank-you cards, and announcements, anywhere a personal touch matters.

Close-up of a holiday card with a semi-gloss photo front and a matte back printed with a return address

Feel It in the Holiday Press Sample Kit

Our updated Holiday Press Sample Kit includes Semi-Gloss Matte Duo, so you can see the shine on the front and feel the matte on the back for yourself. It also includes our new foil designs and popular layouts made in the Card Editor, so you can show clients exactly what their cards will look like.

See and Feel It for Yourself

Order the Holiday Press Sample Kit to get Semi-Gloss Matte Duo in your hands, then start designing holiday cards your clients will be proud to send.