Printing on Ivory, White & Silkweave and Textured Papers and Cards — A Real-Life Comparison

Choosing between ivory textured, white textured, and silkweave papers and cards can be tricky when you're shopping online. Colour descriptions only go so far — what really matters is how each stock looks and performs when it comes out of your printer. Below you'll find real-life printing videos for each paper and card in our ivory and white textured range, so you can see exactly what to expect before you buy.


Silkweave Linen Textured Cards — Home Printing Demo

Watch this short video showing how our silkweave linen textured card prints at home — including the linen texture, colour tone, and print sharpness across the range.


Ivory Textured Paper

Our warm ivory textured paper has a distinctive laid texture — fine parallel lines that give it a classic, heritage feel. Available in two weights: 110gsm for folding and layering, and 150gsm for single-sheet pieces that will be handled frequently.

A4 Ivory Textured Paper 110gsm

Watch how the 110gsm ivory textured paper performs through a home inkjet printer — including the warm ivory tone, laid texture, and print sharpness.

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A4 Ivory Textured Paper 150gsm

The heavier 150gsm version — ideal for menus, certificates, and invitations. See how it handles home printing and the substantial feel it delivers.

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White Textured Paper — Alabaster

For a cooler, cleaner alternative to ivory, our Alabaster white textured paper offers the same laid finish in a soft warm white — ideal when you want the texture without the warmth of the ivory tone.

A4 Alabaster White Textured Paper 150gsm

Watch how the 150gsm Alabaster white textured paper performs through a home inkjet printer — including the soft warm white tone, laid texture, and print sharpness.

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Silkweave Linen Textured Cards — By Colour

Silkweave is a linen-effect textured card with a fine woven surface that catches the light differently to laid paper. Available in ivory and white at 250gsm — each with a distinct tone. The YouTube video above shows how the silkweave texture and colours look when printed at home.

Ivory Linen Silkweave Textured A4 Card 250gsm

A warm ivory tone with a fine linen-weave texture on the front — refined and tactile, ideal for wedding stationery, menus, and premium crafts.

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White Linen Silkweave Textured A4 Card 250gsm

A crisp, bright white with the same linen-weave texture — clean and contemporary, ideal for modern stationery and bold print colours.

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Cream Magnolia Silkweave Textured A4 Card 270gsm

This video compares our cream, ivory, and white silkweave card side by side — showing the colour differences and how the linen texture looks in real life.

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Cream Magnolia Linen Silkweave Textured A4 Paper 150gsm

The lighter 150gsm silkweave paper in a warm cream tone — ideal for folding, inserts, and layered stationery. See the linen texture and warm cream tone in action.

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Which Paper or Card Is Right for You?

  • Ivory Textured Paper — warm ivory with a classic laid finish. Best for heritage, artisanal, and traditional stationery.
  • Alabaster White Textured — soft warm white with the same laid finish. Best when you want texture without the ivory warmth.
  • Ivory Silkweave Card — warm ivory with a fine linen woven texture. Elegant and tactile, ideal for premium stationery.
  • White Silkweave Card — clean, bright white with linen texture. Best for contemporary designs and bold print colours.
  • Cream Magnolia Silkweave — warm cream with a fine linen woven texture. Sits between ivory and white with a distinctive warmth.

All papers and cards in this range are compatible with home inkjet and laser printers. For best results, use a heavy paper or premium paper setting and a manual or rear-feed path where available.

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