Ivory board, ivory paper & art card
Ivory board (often sold as ivory paper) and double-sided art card from 200gsm to 400gsm, in SRA3 and A4 — the standard stocks for business cards, certificates, book covers, tags and packaging.
Ivory Board & Art Card FAQs
What is the difference between ivory board and art card?
Ivory board is coated on one side, leaving an uncoated back that glues well, so it is used for cartons, packaging and book covers. Art card is coated on both sides, so it suits anything printed front and back, such as folders, tags and double-sided business cards.
What gsm is best for business cards?
300gsm to 350gsm ivory board or art card is the standard for business cards. 400gsm gives an extra-thick, premium feel.
Which paper is best for printing certificates?
250gsm to 300gsm ivory board or art card gives certificates a firm, quality feel. For letter-style certificates printed on an office printer, 100gsm bond paper is a common alternative.
Ivory Board and Art Card in Kenya
Ivory board is a single-side coated board with a bright white coated face and an uncoated reverse. It is the standard stock for pharmaceutical and cosmetic cartons, book covers and premium business cards, because it prints sharply on the coated side while remaining easy to glue and fold on the back.
Ivory board vs art card
Art card is coated on both sides, so it suits work printed on both faces — presentation folders, tags and double-sided cards. Ivory board's uncoated reverse takes adhesive better, which is why packaging converters prefer it.
Weights and folding
200–250gsm still folds cleanly without creasing. From 300gsm upwards you should score before folding. 350–400gsm is business-card territory.
