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If you’ve ever wondered what cardstock paper is, how it is used, and how Paperworks can meet all of your cardstock needs, we have answers to all of your questions.

Cardstock paper is a great option for a wide range of personal and professional needs. Unique in its durability and flexibility, cardstock is thinner than paperboard but thicker and sturdier than standard letter paper, making it the perfect choice for many projects. 

As an authorized master distributor of the best cardstock brands in the market, including Neenah and Domtar, we offer a wide selection of cardstock in a range of colors, sizes, weights, and textures.

There are a wide range of applications for cardstock paper, from materials for small events to large-scale corporate deliverables. Our cardstock comes in a number of popular sizes, including 11x17 inch cardstock, 8.5x14 inch (legal size) cardstock, and flat sheets of 23x35 inch, 25x38 inch, and 26x40 inch cardstock that can be cut to size, making Paperworks the place to shop for all your cardstock needs.

Some common uses for cardstock include: business cards, postcards, menus, catalogs, envelopes, pamphlets, greeting cards, marketing displays, book covers, event materials (weddings, funerals, new home announcements, gallery openings), school materials, prescription papers, church bulletins, door hangers, label papers, letterhead, security papers, and much more.

Wondering just how thick standard cardstock is? Cardstock paper comes in many different weights and degrees of thickness. The term GSM (grams per square meter) refers to the weight of a single sheet of 1mx1m paper, which ranges depending on how thick of a cardstock you are looking for. For more information about GSM and paper weights, see our cardstock thickness guide. 

Cardstock can be divided into different weight ranges: lightweight (up to 165 GSM), medium weight (165–215 GSM), and heavy weight (above 215 GSM). Note: the heavier your cardstock, the more careful you have to be with the printer you use.

Here are some common uses for each cardstock weight range: 

• Light Weight
  • Newsletters
  • Brochures 
  • Invitations
  • Letterhead 
• Medium Weight
  • Magazine Inserts/Ads
  • Information Sheets
  • Mailers
  • Invitations
  • Business Cards
  • Menus
• Heavy Weight
  • Invitations
  • High-Quality Business Cards

Cardstock is available in an incredible range of colors to match any theme and meet any need. Here at Paperworks, we offer a wide selection of cardstock colors, from black to white, orange to green, and even clear cardstock! Additional color selections include blue, brown, gold, gray, green, ivory, natural, pink, purple, red red pepper, tan, yellow, and more. We also carry cardstock with a range of textures, including classic, classic laid, and classic linen, and many more.

Cardstock differs from average printer paper as it is typically heavier and more dense. While there are many benefits to these characteristics, it is important to be careful and cautious when printing on cardstock. Most home printers are able to handle medium weight cardstock (around 80lbs cover weight/216 GSM), but heavier papers may need a more sophisticated, professional printer to avoid cracking or jamming the printer. 

If you are in doubt, check your printer manual, or consult with one of our paper experts here at Paperworks. We have professional finishing services, such as cutting and scoring, that can help you ensure your final product meets your expectations, without damage.

If you want something with a wider range of uses and a higher level of quality than standard letter paper, cardstock may be the right choice for you. Cardstock is not only more durable and versatile than standard paper, but is also of higher quality and looks more professional. With so many colors, textures, sizes and finishes to choose from, cardstock can be applied to many different projects.

Based in New England, our cardstock products ship faster than competitors throughout the United States due to our close connections with paper mills including Neenah, Mohawk Paper, Domtar, and Nekoosa. We offer extremely fast shipping through UPS, with orders placed before 3:00pm EST Mon-Fri shipped out the same day, and orders placed after 3:00pm EST shipped out the following business day.

Yes, at Paperworks we offer a variety of finishing services. We offer cutting services, allowing you to order custom-sized cardstock paper to meet your specific needs. Our paper pros can also perforate your paper, allowing the cardstock to be torn (for instance, in the case of raffle tickets, coupons, or magazine inserts). Finally, customers can opt to have their paper scored, creating a crease that will allow you to fold the cardstock for ease and consistency (for cards, brochures, and more).

Our team of paper pros is here to help! If you are unsure of which cardstock paper is right for you, feel free to use our website chat box for real-time help or to send us a message after hours and we will get back to you as soon as possible. You can talk to us about cardstock queries, or more specific questions regarding color matching, printing, and how to find the right cardstock for your particular project. Or you can give us a call at 1-888-631-9170 from 8am-5pm Mon-Fri EST, and we’d be happy to help you find the right cardstock product for your personal or business needs.

Here at Paperworks, we have an unparalleled depth of inventory and selection. Not only do we sell all sizes of the industry’s top cardstock brands—we are always in stock! And our close relationship with Central Paper allows us to offer our products at lower prices, with expedited shipping times. We’re proud to offer a full range of cardstock options for regular cardstock buyers as well as those who are just getting an introduction to what cardstock paper is.

As a family owned business spanning multiple generations, our team truly knows and loves what we do. As we always say: paper is not a side line; it’s our only line.

Ready to find the perfect cardstock for you? Visit our Paper Finder to begin your search!