80lb vs 100lb Smooth White Cardstock: Which Weight Do You Need?
80lb and 100lb smooth white cardstock look the same in a photo. They feel different in the hand, and picking the wrong one means a reprint. 80lb folds and feeds well for invitations and cards. 100lb stays stiff for flat pieces that need to feel solid.
When to choose 80lb
80lb cover folds clean, so it suits cards, invitations, and programs that need a crease. It feeds through home printers with less fuss than heavier stock. For anything you fold in half, start here.
When to choose 100lb
100lb stays flat and stiff. It suits save-the-dates, signage, and flat cards you hand someone. Menus that sit on a table hold up longer in the heavier weight. If the piece should feel solid and never fold, go 100lb.
| Weight | Feel | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 80lb | Firm, folds clean | Folded invitations and cards |
| 100lb | Stiff, stays flat | Save-the-dates and signage |
FAQ
Is 100lb cardstock too thick for a home printer?
Most home printers handle it from the manual feed tray, one sheet at a time. Run a test sheet first.
Which weight is better for wedding invitations?
80lb if you fold the invitation. 100lb if it stays flat in the envelope.
Pick your weight
Start with White Smooth 80lb Cardstock for folded pieces. Free shipping over $100, every order ships flat. Compare weights in our Smooth Cardstock collection.
Colton Carnley
thunderboltpaper.com
