Paper and Material Options for Printing and Packaging
The material you choose affects how your finished product looks, feels, and performs. Below is our complete catalog of paper, cardstock, board, and cover materials, organized by type. Not sure where to start? See our guide on how to choose the right paper, or order a sample pack to feel the options firsthand.
Paper & Board
These are the paper and cardstock types we offer for printing surfaces, interior pages, covers, and packaging wraps.
High-quality paper with a smooth, coated surface for vivid color printing. Available in gloss and matte finishes.
Natural, absorbent paper ideal for text-heavy content and writable surfaces.
Warm, off-white uncoated paper designed for comfortable extended reading. The standard choice for text-heavy nonfiction.
Coated on one side for printing, uncoated on the other for gluing or structural use. The most common material for packaging and board books.
Reflective paper with a rainbow-like iridescent surface for eye-catching covers and cards.
Papers with embossed or woven surface patterns, such as linen, canvas, or parchment textures.
Pre-dyed paper in a wide range of colors for decorative covers, end sheets, and packaging.
Lightweight, translucent paper for overlays, inserts, and artistic effects.
Paper with a metallic sheen for premium packaging, invitations, and covers.
Opaque cardstock with a black layer between the front and back surfaces, preventing light from passing through.
Cardstock with a velvety, matte coating that feels smooth and luxurious to the touch.
Our extended catalog of specialty papers, including gold, silver, pearlescent, and other decorative options.
Strong, durable paper made from chemical pulp with a distinctive natural brown or white appearance.
Rigid board used as the structural core of hardcover books, rigid boxes, and game boards. Available in 1.0 to 3.0 mm thicknesses.
Fluted cardboard material consisting of a corrugated inner layer sandwiched between two flat liner sheets.
Specialty Materials
Structural and decorative materials used for cover construction, box building, and premium finishes.
Linen, cotton, and blended fabrics for wrapping hardcover book cases. Over 20 colors and textures available. Compatible with foil stamping and debossing.
Synthetic leather in multiple textures and colors for premium book covers, journals, and gift editions. Compatible with foil stamping and debossing.
Tools and Guides
Technical guidance to help you interpret and compare paper weight and thickness across regional systems.
Convert between metric and imperial paper weight systems.
Compare thicknesses across different paper types and weights.
See and feel our materials before you order.
Find Materials by Product Type
Not sure which materials apply to your project? Here is a quick reference by product category:
Books (interior pages): Coated Paper (gloss or matte art paper), Uncoated Paper (offset paper), Cream Paper. Choice depends on whether your content is image-heavy, text-heavy, or mixed.
Books (covers and end sheets): Coated Paper, C1S Paper, Cloth, PU Leather, Textured Paper, Uncoated Paper (offset paper), Colored Paper. Hardcover cases also use Grayboard as the structural core.
Card decks: Coated Paper, C1S Paper, Black Core Paper, Holographic Paper. Card stock weight typically ranges from 300 to 350 gsm.
Packaging (folding cartons and rigid boxes): C1S Paper, Coated Paper, Textured Paper, Colored Paper, Soft-Touch Cardstock, Metallic Cardstock, Kraft Paper. Rigid boxes also use Grayboard as the structural base. Corrugated Board is used for shipping boxes and mailer boxes.
Board games: Coated Paper and C1S Paper for printed surfaces, Grayboard for game boards, tiles, and tokens. Cards use the same stock options as card decks.
Packaging inserts and trays: PVC trays, foam inserts, and cardboard dividers for securing products inside boxes. Used across packaging, board games, and card deck products.
