The 80 lb card stock is the most common weight of card stock, and is used for DIY invitations, card making, scrapbooking, flyers, post cards, die-cutting, menus, craft projects, program, and business cards. If you are needing to fold the 80 lb cardstock, we would recommending scoring the stock before folding it.
Considering this, what is the thickest cardstock available?
The thickest of thick, 110lb and up extra heavy card stock is anything ≥ 110lb (≥ 284gsm) Cover. Perfect for high end, statement making invitations, packaging & marketing collateral.
Subsequently, what weight is heavy cardstock? That said, heavy papers typically start at 80 lbs and up, and bond paper, for example, can be as light as 20 lbs or as heavy as 72 lbs. Generally, for invitation cardstock, you don’t want to go any lighter than 53 lbs, but thicker cardstock will look and feel more formal and elegant.