Tobias Reed
Tobias Reed Production Knowledge Lead at 4OVER4.COM
Question

What paper weight or stock should I use for folded posters?

Answer

For posters that will be folded, such as a quarter-fold, use a text stock rather than a cover stock. Text weight folds without cracking, while heavy cover stock tends to split along the crease. Specify the desired text weight, for example 100# text.

  • Choose a text weight (100# text is common) for folded pieces
  • Avoid thick cover stock on folds to prevent cracking
  • Scoring before folding helps on any heavier sheet

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