Guide to Paper Stocks

70lb Text Uncoated
• Uncoated smooth finish (non-gloss) paper, two steps thicker than copy paper
• Standard uses: full-color printing & photocopying

80lb Text Uncoated
• Uncoated smooth finish (non-gloss) paper
• Same thickness as a magazine page
• A high-quality, opaque paper for rich color printing
• Standard uses: brochure printing, presentations, catalog inserts, flyers, posters, interior pages of a booklet, etc.

80lb Text Coated Gloss
Available in Gloss or Dull/Matte finish
• Silky, semi-gloss finish paper
• Same thickness as a magazine page
• A high-quality, opaque paper for rich color printing
• Standard uses: brochure printing, presentations, catalog inserts, flyers, posters, interior pages of a booklet, etc.

100lb Text Uncoated
• Uncoated smooth finish (non-gloss) paper
• 25% thicker and heavier than 80lb text, for a more substantial-feeling, professional paper
• Provides an opaque base for detailed, crisp printing
• Standard uses: brochures, information/sell sheets, professional hand-outs, self-mailers, posters, door hangers, etc.

100lb Text Coated Gloss
Available in Gloss or Dull/Matte finish
• Silky, semi-gloss finish paper
• 25% thicker and heavier than 80lb text, for a more substantial-feeling, professional paper
• A high-quality, opaque paper for rich color printing
• Standard uses: brochures, information/sell sheets, professional hand-outs, self-mailers, posters, door hangers, etc.

80lb Cover Uncoated
• Smooth, professional-feeling, uncoated cardstock
• Thickness of a lightweight postcard or baseball card
• Well-suited for detailed, crisp printing without sacrificing the ability to easily write on it
• A great companion for booklets using 70lb, 80lb or 100lb text uncoated for the interior pages
• Standard uses: heavy-weight brochures, book covers, menus, appointment cards, foldover cards, etc.

80lb Cover Coated Gloss
Available in Gloss or Dull/Matte finish
• Silky, semi-gloss finish cardstock
• Thickness of a lightweight postcard or baseball card
• Photos and graphics will pop on a coated stock
• A great companion for booklets using 80lb or 100lb text coated gloss for the interior pages
• Standard uses: heavy-weight brochures, book covers, menus, appointment cards, foldover cards, etc.

100lb Cover Uncoated
• Smooth, professional-feeling, uncoated cardstock
• 25% thicker and heavier than 80lb cover, for a more substantial-feeling cardstock
• Well-suited for detailed, crisp printing without sacrificing the ability to easily write on it
• A great companion for booklets using 70lb, 80lb or 100lb text uncoated for the interior pages
• Standard uses: book and program covers, postcards, bookmarks, announcement cards, reminder cards, etc.

100lb Cover Uncoated - Natural White
• "Off-white" color; natural white is between a bright white and ivory colored stock
• We offer envelopes in natural white to match
• Smooth, professional-feeling, uncoated cardstock
• 25% thicker and heavier than 80lb cover, for a more substantial-feeling cardstock
• Standard uses: book and program covers, announcement cards, invitations, postcards, menus, certificates, etc.

100lb Cover Coated Gloss
Available in Gloss or Dull/Matte finish
• Silky, semi-gloss finish cardstock
• 25% thicker and heavier than 80lb cover, for a more substantial-feeling cardstock
• Photos and graphics will pop on a coated stock
• A great companion for booklets using 80lb or 100lb text coated gloss for the interior pages
• Standard uses: book and program covers, postcards, bookmarks, announcement cards, reminder cards, etc.

120lb Cover Uncoated
• Smooth, professional-feeling, uncoated cardstock
• Similar thickness to a business card or postcard mailer, premium-feeling cardstock
• Well-suited for detailed, crisp printing without sacrificing the ability to easily write on it
• Standard uses: business cards, postcards, hang tags, etc.

120lb Cover Coated Gloss
Available in Gloss or Dull/Matte finish
• Silky, semi-gloss finish cardstock
• Similar thickness to a business card or postcard mailer, premium-feeling cardstock
• Photos and graphics will pop on a coated stock
• Standard uses: business cards, postcards, hang tags, etc.

16pt Cover with High Gloss UV Coating
Coating available on one or both sides
• Similar thickness to a stiff, premium business card
• High gloss, mirror-like finish; likely to show fingerprints
• Standard uses: business cards, postcards, presentation folders, doorhangers, bookmarks, hang tags, etc.

16pt Cover with Matte/Silk Coating
• Similar thickness to a stiff, premium business card
• Silky feel; no glare/non-glossy finish
• Standard uses: business cards, postcards, rack cards, doorhangers, bookmarks, hang tags, etc.