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 is why it is the standard for cards and covers rather than lightweight text paper.

• Rigid and durable: it resists creasing and keeps its form in wallets, mailboxes, and display racks.
• Common uses: business cards, postcards, greeting cards, hang tags, and booklet covers.
• Versus text stock: text stock is thinner and folds easily for inside pages, while cover stock is built for the outside and structural pieces.