Materials guide

Custom playing card stocks& finishes that fit your deck.

Five performance stocks. Three finishes. One honest guide to picking the exact paper, weight and feel your deck deserves — from budget promo runs to tournament-grade editions.

Economy playing card stock — 280 GSM Blue Core
Standard Black Core playing card stock — 300 GSM Black Core
Premium Linen playing card stock — 310 GSM Black Core
The lineup

Every stock we press,
side by side.

Hover any specimen to reveal the technical spec, tactile properties, and recommended use for each engineered stock.

Hover (or tap and hold) to see full specs

Finishes

The surface you shuffle.

Three core finishes that change how a deck feels, dealt, photographed and survived.

Linen embossed

Cross-hatch texture that mimics tournament decks. Reduces glare, improves shuffle.

Smooth coated

Sharp, low-friction finish for fast dealing and crisp photography.

Waterproof 100% plastic

Plastic stock that survives pool decks, bartops and bad weather.

The matrix

Stock vs. stock, stat by stat.

Every stock rated across the six qualities buyers compare most. More pips = stronger in that category.

StockDurabilitySnapShuffleOpacityWaterproofValue
Economy
280 GSM Blue Core
Standard Black Core
300 GSM Black Core
Premium Linen
310 GSM Black Core
Deluxe Black Core
310 GSM
Waterproof
Waterproof
Filled = stronger5-pip scaleIndependently lab-tested
Plastic vs. paper

Different jobs, different stocks.

A clear comparison so you don't overspend — or undersell — your deck.

FeaturePaperPlastic
Waterproof
Bend-resistant
Spill-proof
Lowest cost
Classic snap & feel
Casino-grade durability
Best for metallic & embossing
Recyclable
FAQ

Material questions, answered.

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Ready to print your custom playing cards?

15-deck MOQ. Free file review. Digital proof before press. Printed in Orlando, FL.