Are you trying to find card stock among various brands on the market but aren’t sure where to begin? To assist you in finding the right one, we’ve put together a list of the 7 best to help you pick the perfect one!
We investigated and evaluated a number of the top-selling card stock on the market in order to create our list of the best. Making a decision among the many options available is never simple. There are an infinite number of models available, each with a distinct price. And as you’ll find out, the best options aren’t usually the ones you imagine! This comparison is rich and relevant because of the numerous factors that were employed. You will find products featured in this ranking not only based on their pricing but also on their features and other customers reviews. To write this review, we completed 23 hours of research and did 52 card stock tests. You won’t need to pick products at random any more. If you’re unsure of what to look for, browse our list and consult the buying guide!
An overview of our top picks
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The best card stock you can buy today
- BRIGHT WHITE CARDSTOCK: The smooth texture and crisp bright white color of our 90 lb cardstock produces high resolution images and prints for attention-getting and professional documents
- LIGHTWEIGHT CARDSTOCK: This is 90 lb. INDEX cardstock, which is measured differently than COVER cardstock. For a weight comparison, it’s heavier than 67 lb. Bristol cardstock, yet lighter than 65 lb. COVER cardstock
- LETTER SIZE CARDSTOCK: This 8.5" x 11" white cardstock comes in a pack of 300, so you always have enough on hand
- IDEAL FOR EVERYDAY PROJECTS This smooth cardstock is ideal for documents, flyers, brochures, calligraphy hand lettering, and crafting!
- PRINTER COMPATIBLE: Works well with printers including inkjet and laser for jam-free every day printing Plus, it's crafted to be lignin and acid-free for long-lasting results
- UNIVERSAL USES: You will be amazed at everything you can do with this cardstock featuring a clean, bright white smooth finish that makes text, photos, and graphics pop
- WORKS GREAT WITH OTHER NEENAH PRODUCTS: Mix and match Neenah Cardstocks or pair it with Astrobrights Color Paper or Astrobrights Colored Cardstock for bold and vibrant impact
- [HIGH QUALITY]: Our white cardstock 8.5 x 11 is made from heavyweight 85 lb (230 GSM) offset paper with a smooth matte finish, and even ink absorption and measures 11 inches x 8.5 inches, Cardstock paper is perfect for writing, drawing, doodling and creating fun and unique covers.
- [Excellent design]: This 8.5 x 11 white cardstock has an Double sided matte design, with a smooth feel and smooth pen strokes, suitable for a wide range of pens (markers, pens, pencils, crayons, etc.). The card is perfect for creating eye-catching posters and making your artwork shine.
- [Production & Printing] 11 x 8.5 Cardstock Ideal for book covers, body copy, inserts, illustrations, maps, posters, colorful packaging, and more. Both the front and back of the card stock for a printer can be printed on multifunction printers and photocopiers, but please refer to your printer manual before ordering to ensure the printer can handle 85 lb (230 GSM) cover paper.
- [MULTIFUNCTIONAL APPLICATIONS] Cardstock paper is thick and strong, rendering it ideal for personal use, office and school supplies, art projects, business communications, posters, printed documents, and more. The cardstock paper holds ink well and delivers rich, vibrant colors and sharp images with perfect results. Unleash your creativity by cutting, folding, and gluing to your favorite size or shape. Card stock paper can be used to create brochures, menus, photo mats, and more.
- [Package] You will receive 30 sheets of white cardstock 8.5 X 11 to ensure you have enough paper for multiple projects.
- Smooth finish for superior printing results
- Inkjet, laser, copier and offset guaranteed
- 65 pound cardstock
- Acid and lingin free for great quality that doesn't deteriorate
- 75 Sheets
- Acid- and lignin-free
- Ideal for business cards, direct mail, announcements, signage and paper crafting
- Acid-Free and lignin-free
- Tough enough to withstand the wear and tear of frequent use
- WHITE INDEX CARDSTOCK: Providing sturdy and strong results, this 110 lb. Index cardstock is heavier than standard 65 lb. cardstock, yet lighter than 80 lb. coverstock.
- DIFFERENT THAN COVERSTOCK: This 110 lb. index cardstock weighs differently than 110 lb. coverstock
- VERSATILE AND DURABLE INDEX CARDSTOCK: This white index cardstock features our smoothest texture for stunning and professional everyday projects. As an online exclusive, the 300 count Neenah Index Cardstock has more sheets than before!
- IDEAL FOR EVERYDAY PROJECTS: This smooth index cardstock is ideal for documents flyers brochures calligraphy hand lettering and crafting
- PREMIUM PRINT PERFORMANCE: Create crisp prints with high-color reproduction and jam-free results Enjoy bleed-free double-sided prints in copiers inkjet and laser printers Plus our cardstock is lignin and acid-free to reduce yellowing over time
- WORKS GREAT WITH OTHER NEENAH PRODUCTS: Mix and match Neenah Cardstocks or pair it with Astrobrights Color Paper or Colored Cardstock for bold and vibrant impact
- Versatile Cardstock: This pack contains 50 blank cards made of thick, shiny cardstock paper, perfect for DIY projects, greeting cards, invitations, and more.
- Premium Quality: The cards are durable and sturdy, ensuring your creations will last.
- Convenient Size: Each card measures 5 x 7 inches, providing ample space for your designs and messages.
- Blank Canvas: The blank cards allow you to unleash your creativity and personalize them however you like.
- Multipurpose: Suitable for various occasions such as baby showers, weddings, birthdays, and other crafting projects.
- 4 Sheets each of Royal Blue, Colonial Blue, Lilac, Concord Grape, Wisteria, Bubble Gum, Old Town Red, Re-Entry Red, Orbit Orange, Galaxy Gold, Goldenrod, Martian Green, Gamma Green, Kraft, Natural, Clove, White, and Eclipse Black
- Easy to score and fold and cuts cleanly
- Acid and lingin free for great quality that doesn't deteriorate
- 72 Sheets
- 💪【Heavy-Duty Cardstock】This copy paper 8.5 x 11 white is 80lb (216 GSM), providing durability and strength for all your crafting needs. Perfect for halloween party decorations, invitations, and DIY projects.
- 📏【Perfect Standard Size】Each pack includes 30 sheets of 8.5x11 cardstock paper, ideal for use in most home and office printers. Whether you're printing menus, calligraphy, or scrapbook pages, this printable cardstock paper delivers professional results.
- 🎨【Multipurpose Use】Our bright certificate paper is ideal for stationery, crafts, and halloween party decorations. Its smooth surface ensures sharp, vibrant prints for everything from DIY cards to Christmas Cards & personalized menus.
- 📚【Compatible with Printers】This resume paper is printer-friendly, providing consistent quality for both inkjet and laser printers. The thick cardstock paper is perfect for high-resolution prints like invitations and business cards.
- ✨【Smooth Finish for Elegance】This white construction paper 8.5 x 11 features a smooth, bright white finish, ideal for elegant calligraphy and detailed artwork. It’s perfect for creating heavy white cardstock crafts like greeting cards and event decor.
- PERFECT FOR EVERYDAY PROJECTS: Colorize your documents, flyers, crafting, school projects, color-coding and more Whether in your home, office, or classroom, Astrobrights is the only choice to bring your ideas to life!
- SAVE A MONEY ON INK: Printing on Astrobrights gives you all the benefits of color without the high cost and extra time of printing with colored ink Just add black ink!
- PRINTER COMPATIBLE: Works with printers including inkjet and laser for jam-free every day printing Plus, it's crafted to be lignin and acid-free for long-lasting results
- ASTROBRIGHTS CARES: We are committed to conserving our natural resources through responsible business and manufacturing policies and practices Astrobrights products are FSC certified for responsible forestry
- WORKS GREAT WITH COLORED PAPER: Pair Astrobrights Color Paper with Astrobrights Cardstock for a unified and consistent look to your project; or, pair it with other Astrobrights Colors or Neenah Cardstock for bold, brilliant impact
- WHITE CARDSTOCK PAPER – Hammermill 8.5” x 11” Colored Cardstock 110lb Paper is a premium thick cardstock designed for print and copy use on copiers and printers. It’s heavy cardstock that’s ideal for heavy duty projects.
- 99.99% JAM-FREE GUARANTEE – We guarantee that you will not experience more than one jam in 10,000 sheets of colored cardstock on high-speed digital equipment or we’ll replace your Hammermill paper purchase. You can trust Hammermill quality, guaranteed.
- IDEAL FOR EVERYDAY USE – This colored paper is perfect for direct mail, school projects, and arts & crafts.
- SUSTAINABLY MADE IN THE USA – Hammermill cardstock paper is Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) certified. 100% made in the USA, it helps support 2.4 million sustainable forestry jobs in America, including family tree farmers.
- OTHER PAPER OPTIONS – This 110lb cardstock paper is available in 5 bold varieties to help you create in color. It’s colored cardstock paper that’s ideal for use in offices, schools, print shops, at home, and more.
- 【20 COLOR CARD STOCK】You will get 20 colored cardstock, 20 Assorted Colors, 1 sheet of each color, a mixture of different shades, including green, blue, pink, yellow, purple, orange, red, etc. Cardstock paper size is 8.3*11.4 inches. Sufficient quantity and 20 different colors can meet your various crafting needs, and the vibrant colors make your projects eye-catching.
- 【THICK AND DURABLE】This cardstock colored paper is 200gsm, suitable for most laser and inkjet printers, we use virgin wood pulp to make it acid-free and very durable, the vibrant colors save ink for printing background colors. Our color cardstock paper is thick and strong, not easy to fade or break, smooth and delicate, bring you a smooth using experience
- 【FULLY DYED】Our colored card stock is fully dyed paper with no white core. This means that no matter how you fold, tear, punch, cut, there will be no unsightly white edges, making your creations more beautiful. The Colored Paper is suitable for both school supplies for teachers and play supplies for parents at home, making a great gift for kids, adults, art lovers.
- 【UNLIMITED CREATIVITY】With this cardstock, your crafting possibilities are endless. It is an ideal raw material for a range of DIY projects. A variety of colors can exercise children's color recognition ability, stimulate imagination, creativity, cultivate manual skills and practical operation ability. Pastel cardstock is a must-have for school educational games and children's handicrafts.
- 【VERSATILE USES】Our cardstock printer paper can be used for card making, scrapbooking, invitation cards, gift wrap, photo frames, snack boxes, greeting cards, roll paper flowers, bunting and other paper craft projects. color cardstock can also be used as decorations for weddings, engagements, anniversaries, birthdays, parties and more
- MORE COLORS FOR BIGGER AND BRIGHTER PROJECTS: Our “Spectrum" 25-Color Assortment of 65 lb cardstock boasts a vibrant color for eye-catching documents and projects that demand attention You'll get 3 sheets each of Colors: Lift-Off Lemon, Solar Yellow, Galaxy Gold, Cosmic Orange, Solar White, Pulsar Pink, Plasma Pink, Rocket Red, Re-Entry Red, Orbit Orange, Fireball Fuchsia, Outrageous Orchid, Planetary Purple, Gravity Grape, Venus Violet, Gamma Green, Terrestrial Teal, Lunar Blue, Celestial Blue, Blast-Off Blue, Martian Green, Terra Green, Vulcan Green, Stardust White, Eclipse Black
- PERFECT FOR EVERYDAY PROJECTS: Colorize your documents, flyers, crafting, school projects, color-coding and more Whether in your home, office, or classroom, Astrobrights is the only choice to bring your ideas to life!
- SAVE MONEY ON INK: Printing on Astrobrights gives you all the benefits of color without the high cost and extra time of printing with colored ink Just add black ink!
- FULLY DYED PAPER: Astrobrights paper is dyed throughout for seamless cutting, folding, and tearing, without a white core
- ASTROBRIGHTS CARES: We are committed to conserving our natural resources through responsible business and manufacturing policies and practices Astrobrights products are FSC certified for responsible forestry
- 【Measure and Package】You will receive 25 sheets premium white cardstock paper, measuring 8.5 x 11 inches and weighing 92lb/250gsm. Sufficient number providing ample supply for multiple projects or bulk printing needs.
- 【Premium Quality】 The cardstock crafted from high quality double-side matte white offset paper, provides excellent print results and long-lasting durability. Perfect for personal use, office, school supplies, art projects, posters, printed documents and more.
- 【Printer-Friendly】White cardstock is perfect for double-sided printing, the matte material dries ink quickly and provides bleed-free performance. Compatible with Inkjet, Laser and Copiers. Check your printer's maximum thickness(92lb/250gsm) specification before printing.
- 【Easy to Use】Cardstock paper is thick and strong. Unleash your creativity by scoring, cutting, folding and gluing to your favorite size or shape. Ideal for writing, drawing, doodling and creating fun and unique covers.
- 【Wide Application】White cardstock 8.5 x 11 makes it ideal for various uses, including business cards, tags, thanksgiving cards, poster paper, bookmarks, promotion cards, recipe cards, certificates, folded greeting cards, invitation cards, or DIY crafts.
- LIGHTWEIGHT VELLUM BRISTOL: This lightweight cardstock is a superb fast drying high-yield paper perfect for all types of light-weight application If you need a high-quality piece that will be stamped or folded Neenah Cardstock Vellum Bristol is the right choice As an online exclusive the 325 count Neenah Cardstock in Vellum Bristol has more sheets than before!
- IDEAL FOR EVERDAY PROJECTS:This cardstock is ideal for documents presentations letterheads greeting cards calligraphy and drawing
- QUALITY PRINT PERFORMANCE Create crisp prints with jam-free results Enjoy bleed-free double-sided prints in copiers inkjet and laser printers Plus our cardstock is lignin and acid-free to reduce yellowing over time
- WORKS GREAT WITH OTHER NEENAH PRODUCTS Mix and match Neenah Cardstocks or pair it with Color Paper or Colored Cardstock for bold and vibrant impact
- 【24 Color Card Stock】Each package includes 120 sheets of colored cardstock, 24 Colors 5 Sheets of Each Color, measuring 8.5 x 11 inches in A4 size and weighing 180gsm/65lb.
- 【Premium Quality】180GSM cardstock is thick and sturdy, not easy to fade or break, suitable for most laser and inkjet printers, the vibrant colors save ink for printing background colors, perfect Stock Paper for Home Office.
- 【Easy to Use】These Craft cardstock paper can be cut, punched, folded, torn, compatible with die cut machine, embossing folders, ink and stamp, glitter and more for card covers, tags, greeting cards, banners and party decorations.
- 【Fully Dyed】Double sided same color printing and fully dyed paper with no white core. No matter you fold, tear or cut, there will be no unsightly white edges, making your creations more beautiful. Craft lovers /teachers will love these paper.
- 【Wide Application】Cardstock paper suitable for scrapbook layers, birthday party decor, valentine cards, school educational games, card making, craft, posters, bulletin board, office printing paper and other paper crafting projects.
- PACKAGE INCLUDED: Each package includes 40 sheets of colored cardstock, 10 Colors 4 Sheets of Each Color, measuring 8.5 x 11 inches in size and weighing 180 grams.
- PREMIUM QUALITY: Crafted from high-quality colored cardstock material colorize your documents, flyers, crafting, school projects, color-coding, and more Whether in your home, office, or classroom.
- PRINTER-FRIENDLY: Our colored paper is compatible with most types of inkjet printers, making it easy to create professional-quality prints.
- DOUBLE-SIDE COLOR PRINTING: This colored cardstock with Double-Sided color Printing, dries ink quickly and delivers bleed-free, suitable for weddings, engagements, anniversaries, birthdays, and parties for school crafting and home decorations.
- WIDE APPLICATION: Our cardstock paper can be used for card making, scrapbooking, invitation cards, gift wrap, photo frames, greeting cards, roll paper flowers, bunting, and other paper crafting projects.
- CUSTOMER SERVICE: We provide an 18-month After-sales service, if there is any questions, please feel free to contact us.
- Premium Medium Weight Smooth Cardstock, White, 80lb, 176gsm, 8.5” x 11” – Ideal for Invitations, Menus, Business Cards - Printer Paper
- Cranium Press offers thick, white card stock paper with a high bright-white shade and smooth finish. This premium medium cardstock paper ensures excellent printability, proper ink holdout, and minimal show-through, resulting in vibrant prints.
- Our medium weight cardstock paper presents a thick, white option boasting a high bright-white shade and a smooth finish. This premium cardstock paper guarantees outstanding printability, effective ink holdout, and minimal show-through, ensuring vibrant prints.
- Perfect for printing at home, school, or the office, this premium cardstock printer paper enhances colors, making them bolder, brighter, and more realistic. Additionally, it offers superior strength, making it ideal for die-cutting, scoring, and folding tasks.
- Derived from sustainable sources, our papers are entirely made in the USA and hold Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification. Purchasing our cardstock paper contributes to forest replenishment efforts and sustains forestry jobs for American landowners, fostering environmental and economic sustainability.
- Complement your project seamlessly by pairing this 80lb cardstock from Cranium Press with Cranium Press text weight copy paper. Explore our range of text weight and cover weight papers available in super smooth, smooth, and vellum finishes for a cohesive look across your entire project lineup.
- AS BRIGHT AS THE BRIGHT ASSORTMENT: Our "Brilliant" 5-Color Assortment 65 lb. cardstock boasts a vibrant color for eye-catching documents and projects that demand attention. With 320 sheets, Mega Collection gives you all of the things you love about Astrobrights, with MORE SHEETS! You'll get 64 sheets each of Bright Blue (Lunar Blue), Bright Yellow (Solar Yellow), Bright Green (Terra Green), Bright Orange (Cosmic Orange), Ultra Pink (Fireball Fuchsia).
- PERFECT FOR EVERYDAY PROJECTS: Colorize your documents, flyers, crafting, school projects, color-coding and more. Whether in your home, office, or classroom, Astrobrights is the only choice to bring your ideas to life!
- SAVE A MONEY ON INK: Printing on Astrobrights gives you all the benefits of color without the high cost and extra time of printing with colored ink. Just add black ink!
- FULLY DYED PAPER: Astrobrights paper is dyed throughout for seamless cutting, folding, and tearing, without a white core.
- PRINTER COMPATIBLE: Works with printers including inkjet and laser for jam-free every day printing. Plus, it's crafted to be lignin and acid-free for long-lasting results.
- 90 lb. Hardworking and durable index paper for quality printing
- Color: white, smooth finish
- 1000 sheets, 250 sheets per pack; size: 8.5” x 11”
- Compatible with inkjet, laser printers and copiers
- For the most demanding applications, it is ideal for brochures, fliers, postcards, binding, School projects and much more
How to choose a good card stock
Does the idea of finding a fantastic card stock make you anxious? When it comes to purchasing this product, specifically when deciding which model to select, has your head been spinning between options? You are not alone if that is the case. We are aware of the pressure involved in the purchasing process!
Your presence here indicates that you are interested in card stock. Before choosing which product would be the best for your needs after being inundated with information, locate a reliable source with genuine selections. You can get that information from a variety of sources, including buying guides and rating websites, word-of-mouth recommendations from friends and family, online discussion forums where users can share their own experiences, product reviews that can be found all over the internet, and YouTube channels. You can only get the right product through exhaustive analysis. But you realize that’s not always simple. In order to ease your concerns, we have taken the time to develop a list of the top card stock products available right now. You might be wondering how we came up with the list. How was this buying guide developed?
First, we used our algorithms to gather as much reliable data as we could about these products. To verify all the data gathered, we used both artificial intelligence and a lot of algorithms.
Then, our experts used criteria that are recognized in the business to evaluate them according to their quality to price ratio, allowing us to choose the top card stock on the market right now!
The selection of the goods is not arbitrary. Before creating a list, we take into account a number of factors. Below are some of the criteria discussed:
Brand Value: What happens if you choose a dubious brand just because it appears to be a good deal? So the likelihood of receiving a product with a short shelf life increases. That is due to the fact that well-known brands have a reputation to uphold, while others do not. Top card stock brands strive to provide some distinctive traits that set them apart from the competition. So, hopefully one or more of the items on our list will be perfect for you.
Features: Useful features are all you need, not tons of them. We consider the important aspects and select the top card stock based on those.
Specifications: Numbers always help you measure the quality of a product in a quantitative way. We try to find products with higher specifications, but with the right balance.
Quality: A product’s quality may always be quantified with the aid of numbers. We look for goods with better standards that strike the proper balance. The best quality product that gets highly appreciated and recommended by experienced users.
Customer ratings: Would it be accurate to suggest that the card stock were used by hundreds of customers before you? Superior ratings indicate that many customers had better service.
Customer Reviews: Like ratings, provide you with accurate and reliable information about the product from genuine customers. Customer ratings are very important to all of us because they contain accurate and reliable information about the customer service we received from several hundred customers.
Seller Rank: This is very intriguing! Not only do you need a good card stock, you also need a product with rising sales that is trendy. It accomplishes two goals. First, the expanding user base proves the quality of the product. Second, given that number, producers must be able to offer greater quality and after-sales support.
Value: You get what you pay for, they say, so consider the value. Cheap isn’t always good and expensive isn’t always bad. However, that does not imply that spending a lot of money on a product that is flashy but underwhelming is a good idea. Before adding them to the list, we make an effort to evaluate how much value you can get for your money from your card stock.
Durability: Durability and reliability are closely related concepts. You will benefit from a strong and long-lasting card stock for months and years to come.
Product availability: Products come and go, and new ones replace the old ones. Most likely, a few new features and required changes were made. What use is it to use a supposedly good product if the maker no longer supports it? We make an effort to highlight products that are current and offered by one or more trustworthy sellers, if not more.
Negative Reviews: Yes, we do take that into account as well! The goods with the majority of bad reviews are filtered out and disregarded when we choose the best-rated one on the market.
These are the standards by which we selected our card stock. Do we end our process there? Hell no. The most crucial fact about us that you should be aware of is that we regularly update our website with current and pertinent information. We have one more layer of filtration since we place the greatest importance on reader satisfaction. Please let us know if any product included here is incorrect, irrelevant, subpar, or simply out of date. We always value your opinions, and we’ll work hard to make any necessary corrections to our list in response to them.
Why should you believe us?
There are now thousands of possibilities for these products on Amazon, but choosing the best one can be difficult and time-consuming. And what card stock should you purchase in 2022?
This guide is the result of more than 10 years of experience in researching, testing and writing about many topics. Each member of our team is an authority in their area. We read every article we could find online and every consumer review on every retail website for seven hours. Additionally, we discovered a ton of websites that offered helpful resources, including buying tips and thorough information on card stock.
