Linen, pearlescent or smooth? A plain-English guide to the main cardstock finishes — how each looks, feels and prints, and which projects suit which.
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Choosing cardstock for wedding invitations? A complete guide to the best weight, finish and colour — linen, pearlescent, smooth and more — from Syntego.
Get sharp, smudge-free results printing on textured and linen card. Printer settings, drying tips and design advice from 20 years of card expertise.
What does GSM mean? Compare paper and card weights and choose suitable options for greeting cards, invitations, menus, certificates, letters and home printing.

