card stock

Sturdy printing material

Card stock is thick, stiff paper heavier than ordinary printer paper but lighter than cardboard.

It's used for business cards, postcards, greeting cards, and craft projects where durability matters: Print the invitations on card stock so they hold up in the mail.

The weight is measured in pounds or GSM, with heavier stock feeling more substantial.

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G