---
type: faq
title: "Will thick paper crack when I fold it?"
description: "Yes, heavier stocks can crack along a fold if they are not scored first. Scoring presses a shallow groove into the sheet so the fibers bend cleanly instead"
resource: https://www.4over4.com/faqs/general/will-thick-paper-crack-when-i-fold-it
tags: ["Marketing Materials", "faq"]
timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
---

# Will thick paper crack when I fold it?

Yes, heavier stocks can crack along a fold if they are not scored first. Scoring presses a shallow groove into the sheet so the fibers bend cleanly instead

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