Card stock is often used for
business cards,
postcards,
folders,
playing cards,
scrapbooking, and other applications requiring more durability than regular paper gives. The surface usually is smooth; it may be textured, metallic, or glossy. Common surface finishes include
wove (smooth),
laid (parallel ribbing produced by a
dandy roll),
felt (a textured surface), and
embossed patterns such as
cordwain and
linen. When card stock is labeled cover stock, it often has a glossy coating on one or both sides (
C1S or
C2S, for "coated: one side" or "coated: two sides"); this is used especially in business cards and book covers. ==Measurements==