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16pt Cardstock (C2S)

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About 16pt Cardstock (C2S)

Thick 16pt cardstock for professional business cards and postcards. Premium feel with coating options.

16pt Cardstock (C2S) is a practical choice for business cards, postcards, flyers, rack cards, presentation folders. Available in 16pt, it supports offset, digital printing so your artwork can be matched to the production method and viewing conditions of the project.

It is best suited to protected indoor environments, where it can stay clean, flat, and visually consistent. Its expected durability is short-term (weeks-months indoor), making it important to select the material around the project timeline as well as the visual finish you want.

Why choose 16pt Cardstock (C2S)?

Project fit

Choose it when the project calls for business cards, postcards, flyers.

Production options

Compatible print methods include offset, digital, with finishing options such as gloss, matte, UV coating, soft-touch.

Planning horizon

Plan for short-term (weeks-months indoor) and confirm the installation details before production.

Best Uses

business cards
postcards
flyers
rack cards
presentation folders

Specifications

Print Methods

offset, digital

Available Finishes

gloss, matte, UV coating, soft-touch

Durability

Short-term (weeks-months indoor)

Design Tips

Premium thick cardstock
Professional feel
Coating options enhance durability
0.125in bleed standard

How to prepare a 16pt Cardstock (C2S) project

  1. 1Match the material to the setting. Consider the intended display environment and the short-term (weeks-months indoor) durability window before choosing size or quantity.
  2. 2Build artwork for the viewing distance. Use the design notes above to set bleed, contrast, text size, and clear areas for hardware or finishing.
  3. 3Choose production details early. Confirm the print method, thickness, and finishing requirements—gloss, matte, UV coating, soft-touch—before approving artwork.
  4. 4Plan installation and care. Use mounting and handling appropriate for 16pt Cardstock (C2S), especially when the project will be exposed to weather, traffic, or repeated use.

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