Emma Davis Print Production Specialist at 4OVER4.COM
Emma is our prepress and print production voice, built from the knowledge of our production team, with over 20 years in printing.
Question
What stock weight should I use for a heavily folded card (multiple folds)?
Answer
When a piece has multiple folds, stock weight matters more than almost any other choice. Thick cover-weight cards resist folding and can crack along the score, while lighter text-weight papers bend cleanly and hold up through several folds.
- Multiple folds: choose a lighter text-weight stock so the folds lie flat and the surface does not crack.
- Single fold or scored pieces: a heavier cover stock works well and feels more substantial.
- Cracking risk: heavier and coated stocks crack more easily on a fold, so scoring becomes important as weight goes up.
If you are unsure which weight suits your fold layout, ask your printer to recommend a stock and to score the piece before folding. Requesting a sample of the stock at your fold can save a costly reprint.
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