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type: faq
title: "What is cover stock?"
description: "Cover stock is a heavy, rigid paper made to hold its shape. It is the go-to material anywhere a piece needs to stand up to handling without bending, which"
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timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
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# What is cover stock?

Cover stock is a heavy, rigid paper made to hold its shape. It is the go-to material anywhere a piece needs to stand up to handling without bending, which

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