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type: faq
title: "What paper stock should I choose after designing?"
description: "Your design stays the same no matter which stock you print it on, so choosing paper is really about the weight, feel, and impression you want to leave."
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    title: "What paper stock should I choose after designing?"
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# What paper stock should I choose after designing?

Your design stays the same no matter which stock you print it on, so choosing paper is really about the weight, feel, and impression you want to leave. Thickness is the biggest lever, and finishes add the finishing touch. Stock Feel 14pt / 16pt Everyday networking cards, sturdy and reliable 32pt ultra-thick Roughly triple a standard card, premium and substantial Soft-touch coating - velvety matte texture that feels expensive Spot UV - glossy accents that pop against a matte background Pick the stock that matches how you want the card to feel in someone's hand.

| Stock | Feel |
| --- | --- |
| 14pt / 16pt | Everyday networking cards, sturdy and reliable |
| 32pt ultra-thick | Roughly triple a standard card, premium and substantial |

- Soft-touch coating - velvety matte texture that feels expensive
- Spot UV - glossy accents that pop against a matte background

Pick the stock that matches how you want the card to feel in someone's hand.

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