Gloss: with a reflective shine, this finish is often used for photos, etc. Choosing a finish that is highly compatible with your printer can often help prevent printer issues. The cardstock finish can impact how ink transfers to cardstock. It is important to look for inkjet printers that can handle the thickness of cardstock, in order to avoid common issues such as tearing, curling, marking, and printer jams. While many printers can handle lighter sheets of cardstock (such as a 65lb or 80lb card stock), thicker cardstocks (over 80lb) don’t bend as easily, so using commercial printers is preferable. You’ll notice that many project types can be served well using varying weights of medium- and heavy-weight cardstock so preference of finish, printing ease, and longevity may play a role in your final cardstock selection.Ĭardstock is heavier and thicker than regular printer paper and typically uses more ink. Here are some of the most common cardstock thicknesses, and their typical usages:Ħ5lb cover (176 GSM): on the thinner end of cardstock, this cardstock thickness is often used for posters, menus, greeting cards, postcards, tickets, and other crafts.Ĩ0lb cover (260 GSM): slightly sturdier than the thinnest cardstock, this cardstock thickness is frequently used for deliverables such as business cards, posters, greeting cards, invitations, table tents, folders, and tickets.ġ00lb cover (271 GSM): When you need something a bit more durable, this cardstock thickness is great for projects including flat cards, invitations, posters, folders, tickets, crafts, gift tags, and greeting cards.ġ10lb cover (284 GSM): on the thicker end of the cardstock spectrum, this extra-heavy cardstock is used for deliverables including thick business cards and thick invitations. As mentioned, varying projects call for different cardstock thickness.
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