{"id":54467,"date":"2025-10-18T13:47:17","date_gmt":"2025-10-18T05:47:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/?page_id=54467"},"modified":"2025-10-18T13:54:48","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T05:54:48","slug":"metallic-cardstock","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/metallic-cardstock\/","title":{"rendered":"Metallic Cardstock"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"54467\" class=\"elementor elementor-54467\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4856c6a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4856c6a\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed19de5 elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ed19de5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Metallic Cardstock (Gold, Silver &amp; Silver Holographic)<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d83bbb elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8d83bbb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Metallic-Cardstock-2.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-54470\" alt=\"Metallic Cardstock\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Metallic-Cardstock-2.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Metallic-Cardstock-2-500x219.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Metallic-Cardstock-2-100x44.webp 100w, https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Metallic-Cardstock-2-768x336.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64935c1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"64935c1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Is Metallic Cardstock<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ae5a40 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3ae5a40\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Metallic cardstock is <strong>coated paperboard laminated with a metallized PET film<\/strong> to create a bright, reflective surface that reads as metal. It delivers a high-impact, premium look while still converting like standard folding carton board (die-cutting, creasing, folding, gluing). We stock three production-proven options:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0acf76e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0acf76e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0081f4e elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0081f4e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Gold Metallic (Mirror)<\/strong> \u2014 Metallized PET laminated to paperboard for a true <strong>mirror-gold<\/strong> finish. Ideal when you want a warm, jewelry-like reflectivity and strong contrast with black or deep colors.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a2474e7 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a2474e7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Gold-Metallic-cardstock.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-54012\" alt=\"Gold Metallic cardstock\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Gold-Metallic-cardstock.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Gold-Metallic-cardstock-100x63.webp 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c52925 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3c52925\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-84b0490 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"84b0490\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Silver Metallic (Mirror)<\/strong> \u2014 Metallized PET on paperboard for a clean, <strong>chrome-silver mirror<\/strong> look. A versatile base that can be overprinted or left unprinted for maximum shine.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a710483 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a710483\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Silver-Metallic-cardstock.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-54024\" alt=\"Silver Metallic cardstock\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Silver-Metallic-cardstock.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Silver-Metallic-cardstock-100x63.webp 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da90335 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"da90335\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a7c7e3 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2a7c7e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Silver Holographic (Laser)<\/strong> \u2014 Metallized PET with a <strong>holographic diffraction<\/strong> pattern that produces a rainbow effect which shifts with angle and light. Great for limited editions, gift sets, and attention-grabbing sleeves.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58af6b5 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"58af6b5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Holographic-Metallic-cardstock-3.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-54115\" alt=\"Holographic Metallic cardstock\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Holographic-Metallic-cardstock-3.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Holographic-Metallic-cardstock-3-100x63.webp 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39df4f0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"39df4f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5178436 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5178436\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Metallic Cardstock Weight and Thickness<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f7cd79 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8f7cd79\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>For quick quoting and structural planning, here are our most common weights and approximate calipers:<\/p><ul><li>250 gsm \u2014 0.35 mm<\/li><li>300 gsm \u2014 0.41 mm<\/li><li>350 gsm \u2014 0.50 mm<\/li><\/ul><p>Typical applications by weight:<\/p><ul><li>250\u2013300 gsm (10\u201312 pt): Sleeves, inserts, light cartons<\/li><li>350 gsm (14 pt): Premium folding cartons, small rigid components<\/li><\/ul><p><em>Note: Caliper may vary slightly by batch and supplier. If your project is tolerance-sensitive, tell us your target thickness.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a60df0 elementor-widget-divider--separator-type-pattern elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"2a60df0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\" style=\"--divider-pattern-url: url(&quot;data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&#039;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&#039; preserveAspectRatio=&#039;none&#039; overflow=&#039;visible&#039; height=&#039;100%&#039; viewBox=&#039;0 0 20 16&#039; fill=&#039;none&#039; stroke=&#039;black&#039; stroke-width=&#039;1&#039; stroke-linecap=&#039;square&#039; stroke-miterlimit=&#039;10&#039;%3E%3Cg transform=&#039;translate(-12.000000, 0)&#039;%3E%3Cpath d=&#039;M28,0L10,18&#039;\/%3E%3Cpath d=&#039;M18,0L0,18&#039;\/%3E%3Cpath d=&#039;M48,0L30,18&#039;\/%3E%3Cpath d=&#039;M38,0L20,18&#039;\/%3E%3C\/g%3E%3C\/svg%3E&quot;);\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e2a4af9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e2a4af9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Advantages of Metallic Paper<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c3482e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7c3482e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Metallic stocks add instant premium impact and brand recognition while supporting precise converting and a wide range of specialty finishes. They&#8217;re ideal when you need a high-gloss mirror look (gold\/silver) or a dynamic, angle-dependent rainbow effect (holographic) to elevate shelf presence and unboxing.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-87075f2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"87075f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why Choose Metallic<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39a28ec elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"39a28ec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Choose metallic cardstock when you want high perceived value and strong contrast with print and finishing effects:<\/p><ul><li>Luxury shelf appeal for cosmetics, electronics, gifts, and specialty retail<\/li><li>Bold contrast with foil stamping and emboss\/deboss details<\/li><li>Strong surface durability\u2014especially with protective lamination<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d6eac9a elementor-widget-divider--separator-type-pattern elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"d6eac9a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\" style=\"--divider-pattern-url: url(&quot;data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&#039;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&#039; preserveAspectRatio=&#039;none&#039; overflow=&#039;visible&#039; height=&#039;100%&#039; viewBox=&#039;0 0 20 16&#039; fill=&#039;none&#039; stroke=&#039;black&#039; stroke-width=&#039;1&#039; stroke-linecap=&#039;square&#039; stroke-miterlimit=&#039;10&#039;%3E%3Cg transform=&#039;translate(-12.000000, 0)&#039;%3E%3Cpath d=&#039;M28,0L10,18&#039;\/%3E%3Cpath d=&#039;M18,0L0,18&#039;\/%3E%3Cpath d=&#039;M48,0L30,18&#039;\/%3E%3Cpath d=&#039;M38,0L20,18&#039;\/%3E%3C\/g%3E%3C\/svg%3E&quot;);\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f9e064 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6f9e064\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Printing &amp; Finishing Options<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a43490b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a43490b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>To achieve accurate brand color and control the metallic or holographic effect, we combine offset printing with targeted white underprints and protective coatings:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-93d9e9f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"93d9e9f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong>UV offset CMYK on metallic:<\/strong> For accurate color, we print CMYK over a <strong>white ink base<\/strong> (spot &#8220;White Ink&#8221; plate). Areas <strong>without<\/strong> white remain metallic\/holographic for stronger shine.<\/li><li><strong>Spot colors &amp; Pantone:<\/strong> Available; use a <strong>white underprint<\/strong> wherever color accuracy is critical.<\/li><li><strong>Foil stamping &amp; emboss\/deboss:<\/strong> Excellent contrast on metallic stocks; recommended minimum line weight <strong>\u2265 0.3 mm<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Varnishing &amp; coatings:<\/strong> <strong>Gloss varnish<\/strong> or <strong>sand-texture varnish (Sand UV)<\/strong> improves scuff resistance (note: textured finishes can soften\/mute the mirror or holographic effect). <strong>Gloss<\/strong> preserves more reflectivity.<\/li><li><strong>Die-cutting &amp; creasing:<\/strong> Clean edges with steel-rule dies; <strong>pre-scoring<\/strong> minimizes cracking on folds.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c96f1c1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"c96f1c1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63f23c7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"63f23c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Production Notes<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-147ee83 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"147ee83\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Mirror and holographic surfaces show handling more readily\u2014gloss or sand-texture varnish helps reduce scuffs; note that sand texture will reduce reflectivity.<\/li><li>We use adhesives and coatings formulated for metallized films to ensure strong adhesion and durable finishes.<\/li><li>Color behavior: The same CMYK will render differently on gold, silver, and silver holographic stocks. For the closest match to your intended color, print CMYK over a white-ink underbase. Even with white ink, expect slight variation compared with printing on standard white paper. (If exact brand color is critical, request drawdowns or press proofs.)<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d9e5702 elementor-widget-divider--separator-type-pattern elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"d9e5702\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\" style=\"--divider-pattern-url: url(&quot;data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&#039;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&#039; preserveAspectRatio=&#039;none&#039; overflow=&#039;visible&#039; height=&#039;100%&#039; viewBox=&#039;0 0 20 16&#039; fill=&#039;none&#039; stroke=&#039;black&#039; stroke-width=&#039;1&#039; stroke-linecap=&#039;square&#039; stroke-miterlimit=&#039;10&#039;%3E%3Cg transform=&#039;translate(-12.000000, 0)&#039;%3E%3Cpath d=&#039;M28,0L10,18&#039;\/%3E%3Cpath d=&#039;M18,0L0,18&#039;\/%3E%3Cpath d=&#039;M48,0L30,18&#039;\/%3E%3Cpath d=&#039;M38,0L20,18&#039;\/%3E%3C\/g%3E%3C\/svg%3E&quot;);\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f2c7c7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3f2c7c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Design &amp; File Setup Tips<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f30d186 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f30d186\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A clear file setup helps you control where color appears as solid ink and where the metallic or holographic effect shines through:<\/p><ul><li>Provide a separate <strong>vector spot plate named &#8220;White Ink&#8221;<\/strong> to define where CMYK prints as solid color (over white) vs. raw metallic\/holographic.<\/li><li>For fine details on the white plate, add a <strong>0.2\u20130.3 mm choke\/trap<\/strong> to avoid halos.<\/li><li><strong>Minimum positive line:<\/strong> 0.3 mm; <strong>reverse text:<\/strong> \u2265 6 pt for legibility.<\/li><li><strong>Bleed:<\/strong> 3 mm on all sides; keep critical text\/logos <strong>3 mm inside<\/strong> trim and <strong>2\u20133 mm away<\/strong> from creases and glue flaps.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-04bbc9b elementor-widget-divider--separator-type-pattern elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"04bbc9b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\" style=\"--divider-pattern-url: url(&quot;data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&#039;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&#039; 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Silver Holographic) What Is Metallic Cardstock Metallic cardstock is coated paperboard laminated with a metallized PET film to create a bright, reflective surface that reads as metal. 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