Best Cardstock for Invitations, Greeting Cards and Business Cards | Valenna

Best Cardstock for Invitations, Greeting Cards and Business Cards

Start with cardstock around 250 to 300gsm for invitations and greeting cards, and 350gsm for firm business cards. GSM alone does not guarantee thickness or stiffness, so check the product and your printer.

💌 Pick by item

ItemStarting weightNotes
Certificates, light cards160gsmEasy to feed, less rigid
Invitations, greeting cards, menus, postcards250 to 300gsmScore before folding
Business cards, firm invitations350gsmConfirm the tray accepts it

✨ Finish

  • Matte or uncoated: easier to write on, ideal for text-led pieces and cards you will sign.
  • Glossy: emphasises colour and photographs.
⚠️ Warning: score cards before folding to reduce cracking, and check your printer's supported media weight and feed path first. See fixing common printing problems.

❓ Frequently asked questions

250 or 300gsm?

See 250gsm vs 300gsm cardstock.

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