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title: "Cardstock vs Paper Stock, Paper Materials Explained"
description: "Cardstock vs paper stock made simple: weights in pounds and gsm, points and mil, and every finish. Pick the right stock for cards and flyers at 4OVER4.COM."
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timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
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# Cardstock vs Paper Stock, Paper Materials Explained

Cardstock vs paper stock made simple: weights in pounds and gsm, points and mil, and every finish. Pick the right stock for cards and flyers at 4OVER4.COM.

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