Features:

  • 110 lb. index card stock
  • 250 sheets of white cardstock with 95 brightness rating; 8.5" x 11"
  • Acid and lignin-free for longer lasting documents
  • Copier, inkjet, and laser printer guaranteed for hassle-free performance
  • Ideal for sturdy and long-lasting letterheads, brochures, table tents, documents, menus, and more
Superb product!

When I looked at the reviews, I noted the comments by the gentleman who really knew and understood his paper stocks. He specifically mentioned that the lignin content was not on the label. Here in Oct 2013, I'm pleased to note that "Lignin-free" is now clearly printed on the label. We print my lady's whimsical art onto cards for sale. She is enormously fussy about the feel of her cards and wants them smooth and with a light "cardboard" feel. This product fits that to a T. Wonderful stuff to work with, cuts easily to card size and runs smoothly through our Canon printer. Cost from Amazon is truly terrific for 250 sheet packages. For anyone with similar purposes in mind, I'd recommend this fine product without reservation.

Great weight, prints well, fantastic for papercrafting

This is my go-to, cover-weight paper. I use it for everything from printing postcards and flyers, to card making, to general paper crafting. Its bright white, matte finish accepts printer inks beautifully. My all-in-one printer doesn’t have a straight-through printing path. All paper has to curve up and around - this paper has never jammed my printer in all of the years I’ve used it (I reorder this paper regularly). The paper absorbs inkjet inks well enough that there’s no smearing, even if I allow multiple copies of photos to pile up in the printer tray. But at the same time, the inks dry nice and bright for a matte paper. (Inks are never quite as bright on matte as on glossy paper). I also use this paper regularly in papercrafting. The paper is heavy enough for postcards, but scores and creases smoothly for cardmaking. This is also my go-to paper with my Cricut (paper cutter) and my embossing machine. It cuts beautifully, even for quite intricate cuts like the snowflake designs I’ve included in my sample photos. I love the white-on-white embossed effects I can get with this paper, too. And it doesn’t tend to buckle when working with glues, so long as I don’t go overboard. I’ve also painted these papers with acrylics, dyes and water colors. The paper buckles while it’s wet, but tends to dry surprisingly flat. It’s also a fantastic value - at less than $10 for a 250 sheet ream after sales tax, it’s still under 5 cents/sheet. Which means I often use this when I’m prototyping designs, before cutting into my more expensive papers. I’ve included a number of photos from recent crafting to show some of how I use this paper. All of the white paper in my photos is this index paper. If you find my review useful, please click the ‘Helpful’ button below. Your feedback really encourages me to keep writing these reviews!

It prints easily with my Hp PhotoSmart C4680 Printer

This paper feels premium. The brightness of the paper and the smooth feel make this paper a pleasure to work with. It prints easily with my Hp PhotoSmart C4680 Printer. Im usually not that picky about white paper but I will continue to buy this product for making greeting cards and invitations.

Great for printing and crafting!

I use this type paper for projects that I need to print such as cupcake toppers and birthday banners. There is a review for this product where the reviewer explains paper weights and gram per meter square (g/m2; gsm). I checked the paper that I had been buying from Michaels craft store (Recollections value pack 50 sheets). It's weight is 176 g/m2. This paper is 199 gm2. I received this paper and can confirm that it is slightly thicker than what I had been using which is great! And for the price... even better! It feeds perfectly through my Canon printer and I have been happy with the print results. I would recommend and will buy again!

This is 110 lb Index which is not as heavy as 110 lb Cover stock

This is index which is the thickness of a decent index card rather than cover stock which is what is usually used for nicer card making. Paper weights can be confusing so I'll try to explain a bit. Paper categories from thinner to heavier are: bond (copy paper), text (for stationery), index (for index cards & manila folders) & cover (commonly referred to as card stock, for business cards). Compared to cover stock this index is thicker than 65 lb cover but thinner than 80 lb cover stock. So, it isn't a terribly thick paper for card making but it's just right for making index cards. Index is also a more utilitarian paper than Cover stock & thus less expensive. If you are looking for a nice, thicker paper for cardmaking Neenah's Classic Crest is 80 lb cover stock & quite nice. It is also a brighter white having a brightness rating of 97 whereas this index has a 94 brightness rating. Since understanding pounds across paper categories is confusing you can always use the universally standard measure of GSM (grams per square inch) to compare paper weights across the different paper categories. For instance, the GSM of this 110 lb index is 199 while the GSM of 80 lb cover stock is 218, hence 110 lb index is thinner than 80 lb cover, because 199 is less than 218. This index works really well for my recipe cards and the ink prints nicely on it. Neenah makes great papers & are some of my favorites. Years ago I worked in printing so it helps to have a heads up about paper categories, weights & brightness.

... a ton of sellers advertising that theirs is the best.. For my card making I really wanted ...

As a card maker and crafter quality paper is needed and there are always a ton of sellers advertising that theirs is the best. . For my card making I really wanted a quality paper and I kept hearing about the Neenah paper. I did some research by watch videos or reading blogs from other crafters and yes, this was touted as the best. I finally decided to try it when I saw how good the price was. Buy smaller amounts at craft/art stores is expensive so this was a money saver. I am not disappointed. My cards look and feel more professional and substantial. The 110lb weight is perfect for not only my cards but for many other paper crafts. The white is nice and pure.

Paper is card stock, and is bright white, fully meeting product description

I was concerned about this paper, after ordering, and THEN reading the negative reviews, regarding it purportedly not being cardstock, or too thin of a cardstock style. I just received the paper and immediately checked it. I found that this IS cardstock, but not really heavy cardstock. I would say that this cardstock meets the needs of most ordinary people, doing standard work with it (i.e. greeting cards, postcards, fliers, 'tents' for tables, etc.). If you want to make business cards, you most likely will want a heavier paper. I am happy with the product. One item that I was not happy with was the delivery, but this has nothing to do with the product itself, so I did not lower the product rating. The delivery folks left the package sitting about two feet from my door, standing straight up, in full view from the sidewalk. They did not try to put it next to the house wall, or under the big doormat. They also just left the package and did not bother to ring the doorbell, or knock on the door. I found the package by accident, when I went out for my paper. UPDATE I just completed making two, 2-year calendars using this cardstock. The paper fed perfectly from the tray, printing all pages without a jam. I am happy.

Great paper for soft wax pencils

I purchased this paper to print out PDF versions of coloring books. The paper arrived safely and has been performing well with my Black Widow pencils. It is a good thickness, and very smooth to the touch. I chose this paper because of a recommendation of a fellow colorist. The picture I posted is an image from Hannah Lynn's new book "Maui Mermaids and Island Whimsy Girls" that I colored on the Neenah paper.

Good quality paper for the price

I'd like to start off this review by going head on with the most frustrating issue that bothers many people who are hunting for the perfect paper for them: paper's weight. Most of the paper products will disclose the weight in pounds (lb) unit only. This is particularly confusing because when a "lb" weight is quoted, it has to be in reference to a specific weight measurement (e.g. cover; text; index; etc), thus making it almost impossible to compare between the weight of products for consumers, especially when the product fails to mention which weight measurement it is referring to. For example, 90lb cover, 90lb text and 90lb index all mean different paper weight or thickness. A lot of consumers are disappointed because they thought that by buying a 110lb (index), it will be thicker than a 90lb (cover): wrong! in this case, 90lb cover is actually thicker and heavier than 110lb index. A more precise measurement will be the European method which uses gram per meter square (g/m2; gsm). there is no category of weight measurement in this method, thus making it very convenient for consumers to make direct comparison of the papers weight that cited this type of measurement. Neenah cardstock has done it right by disclosing the papers weight in both lb and gsm. this makes it extremely easy for us to make direct comparison with other paper's weight and get exactly what we intended or expected. This cardstock is actually 110lb index or 199gsm, as stated clearly on the cover. The second important issue I'd like to discuss will be whether the paper is acid free and lignin free. If you are an avid scrapbooker or crafter or doing any work related to preserving the longevity of the document or artwork, these terms should be familiar to you. In summary, acid and lignin are typically present in papers and these substances cause the paper to become yellowish, brittle and deteriorates over time and this process is accelerated with exposure to sun or light. some manufacturers will take the extra step to remove the acid and lignin during the manufacturing process and usually, this would also mean increase in the paper's cost. there are also some products out there that can neutralize the acid present in your paper when you spray on it, but I wont go into that for now. Coming back to Neenah Exact Index Cardstock White, Amazon claims the paper to be acid and lignin free in the product description (even though none of this is stated on the cover of the product shown). i've taken the extra step to contact Neenah to clarify about this issue as their website only says "acid free" and nothing about lignin, but I have yet to receive any reply from them for weeks now. Regardless, I still purchased this product to give it a try. I'm mighty glad that when I receive this paper, the cover has been updated and it now includes the description "acid free" on it. However, there is still a slight concern whereby some references claim that acid free may not be equivalent to lignin free. The paper may be acid free and still contains lignin, which over time will produce acid and will still deteriorate the document. However, being acid free does mean that this paper will last longer than typical paper that is not acid free. i've also encountered another reference claiming that acid free paper also means that the paper is lignin free as well. Finally, let's go into the other details of the paper. Neenah Exact Index Cardstock White has a smooth finishing, just as it claims and it does not disappoint there. some will prefer this smooth texture to make their cards or paper projects while others will prefer to have a rougher surface. it all depends on your preferences and suitability for your type of work. i purchased this product specifically to make a pop up book because i needed a paper that is moderately-thick, solid and durable enough (between 200gsm to 230gsm) to hold the pop up but at the same time, it has to fit through my laser printer (and most printers). before this, I purchased a very solid paper by Wplus9, which is 110lb (it fails to mention what type of measurement it is referring to). it looks very promising, but unfortunately, it does not fit through my printer and any other printer i tested, laser and inkjet alike. I made a wild guess that the Wplus9 cardstock is actually 110lb cover, which is 298gsm. it's not surprising that it doesnt fit through any printer i tested. Speaking of printer, rest assured, the paper works well with both inkjet and laser printer. Although the brightness of the paper is not stated on the cover or product description, it is written on the packaging. the brightness is 94. I compared this paper's brightness to other paper which has similar brightness and found it to be very slightly more yellowish than others, but it is not obvious and impossible to notice without making direct comparison and under bright light. Conclusion: the paper does feel a little less premium compared to other more expensive white cardstock that I had purchased before, but considering the price of this paper and the details which they put into manufacturing it, delivering so many good qualities at a very affordable price, it still deserves a 5-star from me and I'd definitely recommend this to anyone who is looking for good quality & yet economical white cardstock. I hope this review will give you some insight and assist you in your quest to find the right paper for you!

Ecru not Ivory, This is Standard with Card Stock

For the last 3 years I have been searching for a very heavy weight paper in ivory. I have yet to find one and had settled for a pale sunny yellow called ivory. This is NOT the color of a manila envelope as someone has stated. A manila envelope is a much darker, brownish yellow and is more similar in color to kraft paper (brown paper bag). This is more like the color of the ecru tab folders that are most commonly used in every office across the country. I have become convinced that it is nearly impossible to find a true ivory card stock as by making the paper thicker, it is less translucent and therefor WILL be darker. The heavier the paper, typically the darker the color. This color is ecru which is far better than most papers I have found and a much better quality. I use this for labels for product packaging as well as pamphlets and cards. This is truly a heavy card stock, unlike most that are labeled as so and is only really heavy paper. It really is index card thick. For those that left reviews and said that it was too light weight, they must be looking for super heavy card stock (more like poster board) and should really be searching for 130# weight or higher, not 110#. I am very pleased with this paper. It is the best quality, color, and value that I have found, as long as you keep in mind that ANY ivory card stock is not a true ivory. If the color is that important, than you may want to reconsider and use a lighter weight paper, perhaps 40# weight will provide you with better color results, but this is only slightly heavier than regular printer paper (which is usually around 20-30#). Oh, and to address, the shipping issue. I was a bit concerned about this but I think Amazon has paid attention to the complants. My paper was sent in an appropriately sized box with adequate padding. It was received still sealed and in mint condition. Hopefully yours will be received just as pristine, but if not, let Amazon know and they will replace it for you free of charge. I would just not wait 2-3 days before you need it, just in case.

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