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Coated stocks

When a stock is coated, it is covered in a thin layer of a compound that seals the porous surface of the paper. This compound is then buffed until it is glossy, creating a nice, smooth background for the ink to print on. Less ink is required when printing on a coated stock, since the coating prevents the paper from absorbing the ink.

Not all coated stocks have to look glossy. Possible coating finish styles include matte, gloss, satin, or soft-touch aqueous coating, as well as lamination or ultraviolet. Note than coating finishes may only be applied to coated stocks. Stocks marked “C1S” are coated on a single side, while “C2S” stocks are coated on both sides.

Burgundy Marblecoat, 12 PT, C1S PMS and 4 Color Printing Not Recommended

Black Marblecoat, 12 PT, C1S PMS and 4 Color Printing Not Recommended

Blue Marblecoat, 12 PT, C1S PMS and 4 Color Printing Not Recommended

Green Marblecoat, 12 PT, C1S PMS and 4 Color Printing Not Recommended

Smooth, uncoated stocks

These uncoated stocks have a smooth texture without the use of a coating layer. Printing on uncoated stock requires a greater amount of ink, since the pores in the stock are not filled and can absorb more ink.

One benefit to using a smooth, uncoated stock is that your folder can easily be written on with an ink pen. These also tend to be the most eco-friendly stocks, as the lack of coating makes them recyclable or compostable, and several are made from 100% recycled materials.

Eco Ivory Smooth, 80 lb. 100 Percent Post-Consumer Recycled Fiber PMS and 4 Color Printing Not Recommended

White Eggshell, 80 lb.

Birch Vellum, 80 lb. PMS and 4 Color Printing Not Recommended

Jute Vellum, 80 lb. 50 Percent Post-Consumer Recycled Fiber PMS and 4 Color Printing Not Recommended

Yellow Vellum, 80 lb. 30 Percent Post-Consumer Recycled Fiber PMS and 4 Color Printing Not Recommended

Leaf Green Vellum, 80 lb. 30 Percent Post-Consumer Recycled Fiber PMS and 4 Color Printing Not Recommended

Aquamarine Vellum, 100 lb. 30 Percent Post-Consumer Recycled Fiber PMS and 4 Color Printing Not Recommended

Textured, uncoated stocks

Textured, uncoated stocks are designed to mimic the properties of other materials. In some cases, this means a strong, noticeable tactile pattern (such as with linen stocks), while in other cases, the texture is primarily visual (as is the case with fiber stocks).

These stocks are often used with embossing, as the thick fibers allow for a bolder embossed effect, both in look and feel. However, these stocks are not recommended for foil stamping because the texture makes it hard for the foil to stick to the paper. We also don’t recommend printing small text on these stocks, since the texture may absorb the ink and cause bleeds.

Eco Brown Kraft, 18 PT 100 Percent Post-Consumer Recycled Fiber PMS and 4 Color Printing Not Recommended (not available with embossing or debossing)

Bright White Felt, 80 lb. 30 Percent Post-Consumer Recycled Fiber

White Cordwain, 90 lb. 30 Percent Post-Consumer Recycled Fiber

Deep Blue Cordwain, 90 lb. 30 Percent Post-Consumer Recycled Fiber PMS and 4 Color Printing Not Recommended

White Fiber, 80 lb. 30 Percent Post-Consumer Recycled Fiber Paper from responsibly managed forests PMS and 4 Color Printing Not Recommended

Natural Fiber, 80 lb. 30 Percent Post-Consumer Recycled Fiber Paper from responsibly managed forests PMS and 4 Color Printing Not Recommended

Cream Fiber, 80 lb. 30 Percent Post-Consumer Recycled Fiber Paper from responsibly managed forests PMS and 4 Color Printing Not Recommended

Gray Fiber, 80 lb. 30 Percent Post-Consumer Recycled Fiber Paper from responsibly managed forests PMS and 4 Color Printing Not Recommended

Rose Fiber, 80 lb. 30 Percent Post-Consumer Recycled Fiber Paper from responsibly managed forests PMS and 4 Color Printing Not Recommended

Ice Blue Fiber, 80 lb. 30 Percent Post-Consumer Recycled Fiber Paper from responsibly managed forests PMS and 4 Color Printing Not Recommended

Thyme Fiber, 80 lb. 30 Percent Post-Consumer Recycled Fiber Paper from responsibly managed forests PMS and 4 Color Printing Not Recommended

Periwinkle Fiber, 80 lb. 30 Percent Post-Consumer Recycled Fiber Paper from responsibly managed forests PMS and 4 Color Printing Not Recommended

White Linen, 100 lb. 30 Percent Post-Consumer Recycled Fiber Paper from responsibly managed forests

Natural Linen, 100 lb. 30 Percent Post-Consumer Recycled Fiber Paper from responsibly managed forests PMS and 4 Color Printing Not Recommended

Sterling Gray Linen, 100 lb. 30 Percent Post-Consumer Recycled Fiber Paper from responsibly managed forests PMS and 4 Color Printing Not Recommended

White Hopsack, 90 lb. 30 Percent Post-Consumer Recycled Fiber

Warm White Felt, 80 lb. 30 Percent Post-Consumer Recycled Fiber

Pumice Felt, 80 lb. 100 Percent Post-Consumer Recycled Fiber Paper from responsibly managed forests PMS and 4 Color Printing Not Recommended

Sandstone Felt, 80 lb. 100 Percent Post-Consumer Recycled Fiber Paper from responsibly managed forests PMS and 4 Color Printing Not Recommended

Flax Felt, 80 lb. 30 Percent Post-Consumer Recycled Fiber

Granite Felt, 80 lb. 100 Percent Post-Consumer Recycled Fiber Paper from responsibly managed forests PMS and 4 Color Printing Not Recommended

Spruce Felt, 80 lb. 30 Percent Post-Consumer Recycled Fiber Paper from responsibly managed forests

New Black Felt, 80 lb. 30 Percent Post-Consumer Recycled Fiber PMS and 4 Color Printing Not Recommended

Burgundy Linen, 100 lb. 30 Percent Post-Consumer Recycled Fiber Paper from responsibly managed forests PMS and 4 Color Printing Not Recommended

Merlot Linen, 100 lb. 30 Percent Post-Consumer Recycled Fiber Paper from responsibly managed forests PMS and 4 Color Printing Not Recommended

Eggplant Linen, 100 lb.

Dark Blue Linen, 100 lb. 30 Percent Post-Consumer Recycled Fiber Paper from responsibly managed forests PMS and 4 Color Printing Not Recommended

Deep Black Linen, 100 lb. 30 Percent Post-Consumer Recycled Fiber Paper from responsibly managed forests PMS and 4 Color Printing Not Recommended

Deep Pine Linen, 100 lb. 30 Percent Post-Consumer Recycled Fiber Paper from responsibly managed forests PMS and 4 Color Printing Not Recommended

Mahogany Linen, 100 lb. Paper from responsibly managed forests PMS and 4 Color Printing Not Recommended

Royal Blue Tweed, 80 lb. 30 Percent Post-Consumer Recycled Fiber Paper from responsibly managed forests PMS and 4 Color Printing Not Recommended

Red Hopsack, 90 lb. 30 Percent Post-Consumer Recycled Fiber PMS and 4 Color Printing Not Recommended

Forest Green Hopsack, 90 lb. 30 Percent Post-Consumer Recycled Fiber PMS and 4 Color Printing Not Recommended

Deep Blue Hopsack, 90 lb. 30 Percent Post-Consumer Recycled Fiber PMS and 4 Color Printing Not Recommended

File folder stocks

File folder stocks are made specifically for the production of file folders. They’re smooth and uncoated, so many of the same printing rules for other smooth uncoated stocks apply.

Manila Tag Paper from responsibly managed forests PMS and 4 Color Printing Not Recommended