If you’ve been involved in any sort of printing, you probably know there’s a ton of different types of stuff to print on. So, let’s go over the most popular types of paper and cardstock that are used today.

70lb. Paper
Applications: Cheap Flyers, Labels, Copy, Inserts, Take-Out Menus
Weight: 100 gsm

100lb. Paper
Applications: Durable Flyers, Cheap Leaflets, Posters, Brochures, Menus
Weight: 150 gsm

10pt. Cardstock
Applications: High Quality Flyers, Leaflets, Posters, Cheap Business Cards, Durable Brochures, Durable Menus
Weight: 250 gsm

14pt. Cardstock
Applications: Durable Leaflets, Durable Business Cards, Postcards, Invitations, Durable Leaflets
Weight: 320 gsm

17pt. Magnetic Stock
Applications: Fridge Magnets, Magnetic Business Cards, Car Magnets, Magnetic Signs
Weight: 360 gsm

18pt. Cardstock
Applications: Highest Quality Business Cards (ridiculously thick)
Weight: 380 gsm

The only place I’ve found to actually print 18pt business cards is Shmoggo.com

So there’s the scoop on different papers and cardstocks, let me know if I’ve missed anything!