Paper Stocks
Paper Weights, Colors and Finishes
Choosing the right paper for your printing job is one of the most important choices you’ll make. Read on for detailed descriptions of the paper stocks we carry, including Bond, Smooth, and Glossy Text weights, cover stocks, metallics, linens and more.
You’ll notice we identify most of our paper options by their weight, but in some cases you’ll see points instead. This refers to the thickness of the paper in units of 1/1000th of an inch (.001 being a “point”). For example, 8pt paper would have a thickness of .008″, while 12pt cover stock would be .012″ thick.
Another less-common unit of measurement is GSM (grams per square meter). This is more commonly used in offset printing, particularly in the United States, where the metric weight system is not standard. Please contact us if you need to know the GSM or any other details about our paper stocks.
Text Weight Papers
20/50# Bond
Finish: Smooth
This is your everyday printer paper. It has an attractive blue-white shade and is most commonly found in home printers. This paper is made for economical printing. Made with Elemental Chlorine Free (ECF) virgin fiber content and manufactured under alkaline (acid-free) conditions for increased longevity and performance.
20/50# Bond - Pastels
This bond paper comes in a variety of pastel colors. Choose from Blue, Yellow, Ivory, Green, Tan, Pink, and Salmon. Contains 30% recycled fiber.
24/60# Text Smooth
Finish: Smooth
This paper features a uniform surface for better resolution and higher opacity for less show-through than the 20/50# paper. If you are printing double sided we recommend not using any lighter paper than this. Made with Elemental Chlorine Free (ECF) virgin fiber content and manufactured under alkaline (acid-free) conditions for increased longevity and performance.
24/60# Text Smooth - Pastels / Brights
This bond paper comes in a variety of colors. Choose from Ivory, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink, Bright Green, Bright Yellow, Bright Blue, Bright Red, Bright Orange, Xmas Green, and Xmas Red. Bright Blue, Bright Orange, Xmas Green, and Xmas Red are 30% post consumer recycled.
28/70# Text Smooth
Finish: Smooth
This paper is our most popular because of its affordability and quality, with a bright white opacity and minimal show through. Made with Elemental Chlorine Free (ECF) virgin fiber content and manufactured under alkaline (acid-free) conditions for increased longevity and performance.
28/70# Text Linen
Finish: Linen
This text weight paper is available in two colors: natural (off white) or brilliant white. The raised paper fibers of the linen texture give this paper a unique look and feel.
32/80# Text Smooth
32/80# Text Gloss
Finish: Gloss
Featuring superior toner adhesion for better image reproduction that rivals offset printing. The high quality semi-gloss finish makes this a perfect paper choice for high-end marketing collateral, advertising, annual reports and photo books, short run catalogs and magazines, brochures and more. Manufactured in North America.
100# Text Gloss
Finish: Gloss
Heaviest text weight paper available. The high quality semi-gloss finish gives a magazine like look and feel. Common for high-end brochures, pamphlets, and books and manuals, this paper is meant to hold up to abuse while looking and feeling exceptionally professional.
Cover Weight Papers
65# Cover Smooth
Finish: Smooth
The lightest of the cover weight (cardstock) papers, the 65# Cover Smooth features a balanced white shade and a smooth, uniform surface for better resolution. Excellent opacity for minimal show-through. This paper is excellent for thicker brochures and flyers where the 32/80# text weight papers are still too light for your project. Made with Total Chlorine Free (TCF) and Elemental Chlorine Free (ECF) virgin fiber content. 10% post-consumer, Process Chlorine Free (PCF) and lignin-free fiber. Manufactured under alkaline (acid-free) conditions for increased longevity and performance.
65# Cover Gloss
Finish: Smooth
This is similar to the 65# Cover Smooth but has a slightly lighter feel and semi-gloss finish.
65# Cover Smooth - Pastels / Brights
This paper comes in a variety of colors. Choose from Ivory, Blue, Green, Bright Yellow, Bright Green, Bright Blue, Bright Red, Bright Orange, Xmas Green, and Xmas Red. Bright Blue, Bright Orange, Xmas Green, and Xmas Red are 30% post consumer recycled.
80# Cover Smooth
Finish: Smooth
A medium cover weight (cardstock) paper, the 80# Cover Smooth is a good choice for book and booklet covers or products that you may want to hang up like posters.
80# Cover Gloss
100# Cover Smooth
100# Cover Gloss
Finish: Gloss
This is similar to the 100# Cover Smooth but has a slightly lighter feel and semi-gloss finish.
100# Cover Linen
Finish: Linen
This 100# cover weight paper is available in two colors: natural (off white) or brilliant white. The raised paper fibers of the linen texture give this paper a unique look and feel.
8pt Cover Smooth - Water / Tearproof
Finish: Ultra Smooth
This 8pt synthetic paper is ideal for situations where moisture or wear are of concern. The paper is waterproof and tearproof making it an ideal stock for menus, cookbooks, manuals, and other high use products.
12pt Cover High Gloss C1S
Finish: High Gloss
The 12pt Cover High Gloss C1S (coated one side) cover stock offers a beautiful high gloss coating on one side and an uncoated surface on the other. The high gloss side really reflects the light in unprinted areas or where the white of the paper shows through. The uncoated side has a similar finish to the cover laser white cover stocks.
16pt Extra Thick Cover Smooth
Finish: Smooth (Matte-like)
Extra thick 16pt cardstock. Excellent for business cards, postcards, greeting cards, and other collateral that requires the use of thick paper stock.
16pt Extra Thick Cover C2S
Finish: Coated Both Sides
Similar feel as the 16pt Extra Thick Cover Smooth, but with a slightly shiny coating.
18pt Ultra Thick Cover C2S
Finish: Coated Both Sides
Heaviest paper we offer. Great for extra protection on book covers. Also ideal to create thick postcards and business cards.
Recycle Papers
28/70# Text Smooth - 100% Recycled
Finish: Smooth
100% post consumer recycled fiber. Acid free. Manufactured with windpower. Unique digital imaging surface for enhanced toner transfer and color copy image quality.
80# Cover Smooth - 100% Recycled
Finish: Smooth
100% post consumer recycled fiber. Acid free. Manufactured with windpower. Unique digital imaging surface for enhanced toner transfer and color copy image quality.