60lb Dull paper has less coating than gloss paper. Appears “semi-gloss” or “light gloss” with enough coating to add thickness and smoothness to the paper. Has almost no glare and a very small sheen on printed areas. Thin enough to be used as wrapping material.
70lb matte coated paper (weight is very close to office paper) has an almost non-glossy surface with a very little sheen on printed areas which makes it easier to read small text or details.
80lb Matte Book paper has a soft finish and barely noticeable sheen. Printed inks shine more vividly than on uncoated paper. 80lb weight is a popular choice for take-out menus.
Used for:
High Run Magazines, Catalogs, Booklets, Newsletters, Inserts, Coupons, Flyers
Matte Pearled 80lb Book paper has a dull coating, that emphasizes its metallic sheen. It can be printed on both sides with metallic inks and a gloss finish for an even more dramatic metallic effect.
Used for:
Posters, letterhead, book dust-covers, booklets cover and inner pages, envelopes, invitations, bags
Heavy Matte 105lb Book paper, unlike gloss stock, gives a diffused sheen, which boosts the contrast of photos and offers a smoother presentation than uncoated paper.
Used for:
book dust covers, art books, children books, bags, covers for magazines, envelopes,
Matte 65lb Cover -the thinnest cardstock on the market. It has less sheen than the gloss 65lb Cover and can additionally be finished with soft-touch, matte, UV spot, and other specialty finishes.
Matte 135lb Text/Book paper (the heaviest of text papers) provides an extra-heavy page feel. Matte coating gives it some diffused sheen on printed areas. The sheen and paper brightness may vary by the seller.
Used for:
posters, book dust covers, art books, children books, bags, covers for magazines
Uncoated 10PT lightweight cardstock has an absolute non-glare surface on both sides. It absorbs ink and is not as smooth as coated paper. Apply additional AQ or matte finish to protect your product from yellowing over time.
Used for:
Book and booklet covers, small personal care packaging, bags, clothing tags, invitations, greeting cards, perfume test strips, bookmarks
Cover paper with matte coating that gives it diffused sheen on both sides. For a more popular cardstock option with almost the same weight, see 100lb Cover.
Used for:
Covers for booklets, brochures, gift card holders, tags, bags, postcards, small packaging
Both sides are bright white with a smooth, consistent matte coating for color reproduction on one side. The backside is slightly rough and uncoated. Poor rub resistance unless overprinted with varnish or aqueous (AQ).12PT is the weight of conventional lightweight business cards.
Used for:
Printed one side book covers, clothing tags, gift card holders, small packaging, envelopes. invitations, greeting cards
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