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Dramatic alternative with high contrast and velvety matte finish.
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MATERIALS
Surfaces that speak.
Cotton, coated, textured, and specialty stocks — curated for depth, shine, and unforgettable tactile impact.
Why materials matter
The art of choosing the right paper
Your material choice defines the soul of your print. Smooth stocks amplify shine. Cotton stocks deepen impressions. Coated sheets sharpen detail. Every surface reacts differently to heat, pressure, and pigment — and choosing the right one transforms your project from good to iconic.
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Explore our material library
Hand-selected stocks designed for foil, embossing, letterpress, and premium print work.
100% Cotton — 600gsm (Bright White)
Soft, luxurious, compressible — ideal for deep impressions.
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Understanding your options
Choose by feel, finish, or function
Not all sheets behave the same. Here’s how to choose the right stock for your technique and outcome.
- Cotton
- Soft, luxurious, and perfect for deep impressions. Best for letterpress, debossing, and elevated tactile work. Learn more
- Coated
- Ultra-smooth, sharp, and reflective. Ideal for digital foil, high-detail graphics, and vibrant color. Learn more
Understanding your options
Choose by feel, finish, or function
Not all sheets behave the same. Here’s how to choose the right stock for your technique and outcome.
- Textured
- Adds dimension and character. Creates softer foil edges and more organic impressions. Learn more
Understanding your options
Choose by feel, finish, or function
Not all sheets behave the same. Here’s how to choose the right stock for your technique and outcome.
- Lightweight
- Flexible, economical, and fast to produce. Great for cards, tags, runs under 250. Learn more
- Heavyweight
- Rigid, premium, and statement-making. Perfect for luxury business cards, event stationery, and art prints. Learn more
Technique pairing
The right technique unlocks the magic
Foil reacts differently on coated versus cotton. Embossing behaves differently on textured stocks. Explore the techniques that pair beautifully with your chosen material.
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Debossing
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Digital Foil
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Embossing
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Hot Foil Stamping
Hybrid
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Letterpress
Guides & Insights
Material selection guides
Straightforward explanations to help you choose the perfect stock.
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New to Luxury Print?
The complete beginner’s guide to premium production — materials, terms, timelines, and must-know basics.
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The Foil Mastery Series
Learn how heat, pressure, foil type, artwork setup, and paper selection influence the final shine.
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Designing for Tactile Print
Essential rules for designers: line weight, contrast, layering, emboss depth, and creating luxury textures.
Glossary
Talk like a printer
Quick definitions for the terms you’ll see while choosing materials.
Blind Deboss
A recessed impression pressed into the paper without foil or ink.
Caliper
Paper thickness measured in points (pt). Used for cards, packaging, and luxury stocks.
Coated
Paper with a clay coating. Produces sharp detail and a glossy or matte finish.
Cotton
Soft, absorbent, and flexible — perfect for embossing and luxury branding.
GSM
The weight of the paper per square meter. Higher GSM = thicker, heavier, more premium.
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Tell us your project goals and we’ll recommend the best stock for shine, texture, and impact.