The stock you choose quietly changes how a piece feels, prints, and lasts, matte against gloss, linen against kraft, a light text weight against a heavy cover. These guides help you match the paper to the purpose so the finished piece feels right the moment it's picked up.
Paper & Stock Guides
Latest Paper Stock Guides Guides
Printing Paper Stocks Explained, from Matte and Gloss to Linen and Kraft
Matte, gloss, linen, and kraft paper stocks explained. What each finish is for, how to choose the right one, and what it costs to print at 4OVER4.COM.
Paper Stocks & Materials and How to Choose the Right One
Choose the right paper for any print job. Compare stock, weight, and finish, from cover vs text to silk, soft touch, kraft, and recycled, at 4OVER4.COM.
How to Choose the Best Paper for Your Printing Project
How to choose the best paper for your print project: weight, coated vs uncoated stock, brightness, and finishes for menus and flyers.
Cardstock vs Corrugated Boxes, How to Choose the Right Material
Cardstock vs corrugated boxes explained: what each material is, common thicknesses, when to use folding cartons vs corrugated, and how pricing is set.
Cotton vs Canvas vs Recycled Tote Bags
Cotton, canvas, or recycled tote bags? Compare weight, feel, durability, and print result, then print any of the three at 4OVER4.COM from $22.73.
What Is Cardstock and Its Weights?
Cardstock explained: what it is, how weight is measured in points and pounds, and how 10pt, 14pt, and 16pt compare, with a weight chart to pick yours.
