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Whether you are printing door hangers, business cards, postcards, color brochures, or any other type of printed marketing materials, the paper you choose to print on is very important to the final result.

We wanted to break down the confusion over paper.  So, what is the difference between 100 lb Bookweight Paper vs. 14 pt. Cardstock?

What is 14 pt. Card stock?

14 pt. card stock is a thick paper, also known as “cover stock,” and the 14 pt  is also a measurement of thickness, which equals .014 inches thick. The key thing to remember is that the higher the points, the thicker the paper , so 14 pt. is thicker than  both 10 pt. and 12pt. paper/card stock.   When printing your marketing pieces, using a sturdy thick 14pt card stock provides a much more professional looking piece.

When should you use 14 pt. Card stock?

Since 14 pt. card stock is thick and sturdy paper stock, it is perfect for printing projects like business card printing, door hanger printing, postcard printing or anything else where it is important that the paper is sturdy and professional.  The 14pt card stock also tends to look more expensive.   When it comes to printing business cards, 14pt. card stock with a UV gloss coating is the most popular.

What is 100 lb Gloss Book weight Paper?

100 lb gloss book weight paper is the same as 100 lb and is measured in weight.  The term “100 lb” is the weight of 500 sheets of paper and is considered to be a medium weight.  Our gloss book paper has a high gloss coating which which looks very professional.   It is not as sturdy as the 14pt card stock, but is perfect for projects like booklets, color brochures, color fliers, menus, posters, door hangers and sell sheets.