What paper stocks can I choose for Door Hangers?

Door hangers come in several card stock weights, so you can match the paper to how long the piece needs to survive on a doorknob. They live outdoors and get handled, and thin paper curls, tears and reads as cheap, so thicker stock is the safe choice.

• Glossy UV coating: adds shine, makes colors pop and gives extra moisture resistance.
• Matte coating: a softer, premium look that still protects the surface, with less moisture protection than gloss.
• Heavier stock is worth it for anything exposed to weather for more than a day or two.
• For long hang times in wet weather where paper would fail, plastic or synthetic materials are the usual alternative.