Very smooth, highly calendered paper (smooth surface made by pressing between rollers without additional coating). Has absolutely no sheen on both sides. Popular stock for soft-book covers.
Used for:
booklet covers, brochures, light-weight cards, gift card holders, tags, small packaging
Coated 2 sides (C2S) bright white paperboard. Used when both sides are important for printing or smooth finished. Sides can be additionally finished with gloss or matte coatings.12PT is the weight of conventional lightweight business cards or mailers.
Used for:
Printed both sides book covers, booklet covers, clothing tags, gift card holders, fragrance holders, small packaging, invitations, greeting cards
Food-safe. The light-weight cardstock with a premium white back. Perfect score edges, high stiffness. The front is coated smooth white for printing and additional finishes. Compared to SBS board it is lighter in weight and has a more porous backside.
Food-safe. The light-weight cost-effective cardstock with an ivory back. Perfect score edges, high stiffness. The front is coated smooth white for printing and additional finishes. Compared to premium SBS it is lower in cost, lighter in weight, and has a more porous backside.
12pt lightweight cardstock with colored high gloss surface on the front and smooth uncoated white on the back - perfect for hot foil stamping over the gloss surface. Colors vary be the sellers.
Used for:
Postcards, sleeves, small packaging, business cards, folder, envelopes, booklets and books covers.
Black on one side 12pt lightweight cardstock with high gloss surface on the front and smooth uncoated white on the back - perfect for hot foil stamping over the gloss surface.
Used for:
Postcards, sleeves, small packaging, business cards, folder, envelopes, booklets and books covers.
White 14pt uncoated paperboard with an organic natural smooth surface. (Not a thick board) it is easy to bend and unsuitable for large packaging for its low crush strength — a popular weight for presentation folders.
Used for:
Small light-weight packaging, mailing envelopes, booklet covers, postcards, folders
14PT bright white paperboard with a vibrant mirror-like metalized polyester film mounted on top (Silver, Rainbow, Gold, Patterns, etc.) The film offers improved oxygen and water vapor barrier properties. The back side is uncoated white.
Natural brown kraft on both sides. Strongest of all paperboard stocks, with increased tear and wet resistance. Due to the natural elements, shades of brown may vary. See sellers for details. 14pt is a thinner board that is used for rather a flat packaging when no stacking strength is needed
Used for:
sleeves, envelopes, brochures, flat light-weight packaging, business cards
White or champaign pearl paperboard with a soft, unnoticeably porous shimmering surface. 14PT is the most popular weight for presentational folders, It is easy to bend and not suitable for large size packaging for its low crush strength.
Used for:
Small light-weight packaging, mailing envelopes, booklet covers, postcards, folders
No direct contact with food. 14pt chipboard is preferred for a less costly small packaging. 100% made from recycled newspapers. White coating on one side for printing, uncoated grey on the back. CONS: absorbs water. Low weight resistance and strength. Less sturdy than any other paperboards.
Used for:
Smaller packaging, dry food, pet food, laundry detergent cartons
No direct contact with food. Low-cost chipboard 100% made from recycled corrugated boxes. White coating on one side, light-brown kraft with some minor specs on the back. CONS: easily absorbs water. Low weight resistance and strength. Less sturdy than CUK.
Used for:
Small flat packaging, envelopes, small dry food, pet food, laundry detergent cartons
Premium grade, brilliant white uncoated paperboard with a naturally smooth slightly porous surface on both sides. 15PT is a medium thickness stock. Coatings are not recommended.
Used for:
Small light-weight packaging, mailing envelopes, booklet covers, postcards, folders
Both sides have a smooth glossy sheen, perfect for printing. Can be additionally finished with a UV coating for more vivid glare and durability. The thickness of the edges is barely seen. Most popular stock for premium business cards and small packaging printed both sides.
Used for:
Printed both sides folders, postcards, door hangers, business cards, tags
Black 15pt uncoated cardstock is a sturdy stock, ideal for business cards, postcards, folders, and small premium packaging. Has a smooth to the touch surface.
Used for:
Small packaging, envelopes, books, booklet covers.
Colored naturally porous paperboard. Sturdy just enough for a small packaging. Great for presentational folders. See sellers for brands and color variety.
Used for:
Small light-weight packaging, mailing envelopes, booklet covers, postcards, folders
Food-safe. Perfect score edges, high stiffness. High-quality grade with the white back (lower-grade has ivory back), coated smooth white for printing. Compared to SBS it has a lighter weight, uses fewer trees. Premium-white FBB is close to SBS by the price.