What is the best card stock for Cards?

What is the best card stock for Cards?

Usually, 350 gsm card stock is considered the best paper weight for printing greeting cards.

What is cardstock called in the UK?

In the UK we tend to talk about ‘card’ when looking for what to make our handmade cards and crafts with. However, the word card means so many things, credit card, finished greetings card and of course sheets of card, so we use the term cardstock to make it clear we’re talking about the same thing.

What is 300gsm card stock?

300gsm+- Card with a weight higher that 300gsm is classed has heavyweight card and is usually used for business cards and card inserts.

What does GSM mean in cardstock?

grams per square meter
Paper weight is measured in LBS (pounds) and GSM (grams per square meter)

Is 300 GSM cardstock thick?

300GSM (14 Pt / 0.014 inches thick) – This is the standard paper weight for most business cards.

What GSM is a playing card?

300gsm
Cardstock weight is measured in GSM (grams per square meter). This is the universal measure for playing card paper weight. The higher the number (300gsm, 330gsm, 350gsm), the thicker and heavier the stock and card will be. Generally speaking, heavier cardstock gives your cards a higher quality feel.

What is the heaviest card stock?

Light Weight – Up to 169 gsm. Medium Weight – 170-216 gsm. Heavy Weight – 217-284 gsm. Extra Heavy Weight – 285 gsm & Up.

What is 14pt card stock?

14pt. “extra thick” paper is one of the most common cardstocks available for printing. The thickness is about 0.39mm thick, which makes it ideal for business cards, postcards, and other firm-like quality print products. 14pt. “extra thick” paper is more common in printing than 16pt.

What is card stock used for?

Card stock a.k.a. cover stock or pasteboard is a durable paper that is thicker in weight than standard paper but thinner than cardboard. Card stock is used to make items such as greeting cards, brochures, book and report covers, folders, business cards, reply cards, invitations, table tents and much more.

What is the difference between standard paper and card stock?

If you’re wondering what the differences are between standard paper and card stock, here’s a brief explanation. Card stock a.k.a. cover stock or pasteboard is a durable paper that is thicker in weight than standard paper but thinner than cardboard.

Why buy card stock at the paper mill store?

At The Paper Mill Store, we offer every type of card stock you may need for current and upcoming projects. If you’re already familiar with card stock, you may have a general idea of what you want. If so, you’ll be happy to see that your choices are expansive. We carry all the best brands in ample quantities to keep you supplied indefinitely.

How can I find out more about your craft paper card stock?

You can find out more about our stock on our help page, and as always, please do get in touch with our friendly team if you have any questions. For further information regarding any of our types of craft paper card, give us a call on 01539 735 252 or alternatively, you can fill out and submit your query using our simple online contact form.