--- type: faq-hub title: "Material" description: "Material FAQ: black and white versus 4-color, paper and ink pairings, weight and thickness choices and what 48pt means." resource: https://www.4over4.com/faqs/material tags: ["faq-hub"] generated: by: "process:4over4-mapp-build" at: 2026-10-20T21:15:07.570Z timestamp: 2026-10-20T21:15:07.570Z sources: - resource: https://www.4over4.com/faqs/material title: "Material" status: stable --- # Material Material FAQ: black and white versus 4-color, paper and ink pairings, weight and thickness choices and what 48pt means. 31 answers about material. - [What's the difference between printing in black and white versus 4-color?](https://www.4over4.com/faqs/material/what-s-the-difference-between-printing-in-black-and-white-versus-4-color) - [What paper and ink combinations work best together?](https://www.4over4.com/faqs/material/what-paper-and-ink-combinations-work-best-together) - [What paper weight or thickness should I choose for my project?](https://www.4over4.com/faqs/material/what-paper-weight-or-thickness-should-i-choose-for-my-project) - [What specifications should I use for trading cards to ensure good print quality?](https://www.4over4.com/faqs/material/what-specifications-should-i-use-for-trading-cards-to-ensure-good-print-quality) - [What cardstock is best for folded cards that won't crack?](https://www.4over4.com/faqs/material/what-cardstock-is-best-for-folded-cards-that-won-t-crack) - [How does peel and stick vinyl work for custom shapes?](https://www.4over4.com/faqs/material/how-does-peel-and-stick-vinyl-work-for-custom-shapes) - [What is the difference between White Wove and Royal Laid paper?](https://www.4over4.com/faqs/material/what-is-the-difference-between-white-wove-and-royal-laid-paper) - [How do I apply clear permanent adhesive vinyl?](https://www.4over4.com/faqs/material/how-do-i-apply-clear-permanent-adhesive-vinyl) - [What does 'removable adhesive vinyl' mean?](https://www.4over4.com/faqs/material/what-does-removable-adhesive-vinyl-mean) - [What's the difference between 13pt and 18pt paper stock?](https://www.4over4.com/faqs/material/what-s-the-difference-between-13pt-and-18pt-paper-stock) - [Is 18pt uncoated cover uncoated on both sides or just one side?](https://www.4over4.com/faqs/material/is-18pt-uncoated-cover-uncoated-on-both-sides-or-just-one-side) - [What is the difference between uncoated cream paper and other paper stocks? Does it have texture?](https://www.4over4.com/faqs/material/what-is-the-difference-between-uncoated-cream-paper-and-other-paper-stocks-does-) - [What happens when you drill a hole through text paper?](https://www.4over4.com/faqs/material/what-happens-when-you-drill-a-hole-through-text-paper) - [What paper weight should I use if I want to roll up and tie a postcard?](https://www.4over4.com/faqs/material/what-paper-weight-should-i-use-if-i-want-to-roll-up-and-tie-a-postcard) - [What cardstock weight is recommended for saddle-stitch bound booklets?](https://www.4over4.com/faqs/material/what-cardstock-weight-is-recommended-for-saddle-stitch-bound-booklets) - [How do I understand paper dimensions-height vs. length?](https://www.4over4.com/faqs/material/how-do-i-understand-paper-dimensions-height-vs-length) - [Why is a 6.5x6.5 inch postcard more expensive than a 6x6 inch postcard?](https://www.4over4.com/faqs/material/why-is-a-6-5x6-5-inch-postcard-more-expensive-than-a-6x6-inch-postcard) - [How do folded brochures and accordion-style booklets get priced?](https://www.4over4.com/faqs/material/how-do-folded-brochures-and-accordion-style-booklets-get-priced) - [How are blank (unprinted) products priced compared to printed ones?](https://www.4over4.com/faqs/material/how-are-blank-unprinted-products-priced-compared-to-printed-ones) - [What are the dimension requirements for EDDM mailings?](https://www.4over4.com/faqs/material/what-are-the-dimension-requirements-for-eddm-mailings) - [What paper stocks are 100% recyclable?](https://www.4over4.com/faqs/material/what-paper-stocks-are-100-recyclable) - [Is clear adhesive vinyl water-resistant?](https://www.4over4.com/faqs/material/is-clear-adhesive-vinyl-water-resistant) - [What paper should be used for custom folding projects?](https://www.4over4.com/faqs/material/what-paper-should-be-used-for-custom-folding-projects) - [What is the difference between 15pt and 100# paper thickness for folded postcards?](https://www.4over4.com/faqs/material/what-is-the-difference-between-15pt-and-100-paper-thickness-for-folded-postcards) ## Didn't find your answer? Our team replies within 24 hours. [Submit a ticket](https://www.4over4.com/company/contact)