Brown Kraft and File Preparation

• What is Thick Brown Kraft Uncoated 18 pt paper?

  A thick, light brown kraft paper with natural fibers and subtle visible flecks, giving every piece an organic look and…

• Is your kraft paper recycled?

  Yes. It's 100% recycled, with a minimum of 30% post-consumer waste: paper people used and recycled, like boxes and…

• How thick is it?

  18 pt (0.018"), thicker than standard 14 pt and premium 16 pt card stock.

• Can I write on kraft paper?

  Yes, with any ink. Ballpoint, gel, felt-tip, fountain pen, marker, pencil and rubber stamps all work on the uncoated…

• Will every piece look exactly the same?

  Very close, but recycled, colored stock has natural character. Expect slight color variation, and flecks that vary…

• Can I get coating, lamination or rounded corners on kraft?

  No. Kraft is kept uncoated with square corners to preserve its natural look and writable surface.

• Do kraft invitations and greeting cards come with envelopes?

  Yes, with matching blank kraft envelopes: A2 for 4.25" x 5.5", A6 for 4.25" x 6", and A7 for 5" x 7" (including 5" x…

• What is a white mask?

  White ink printed on the kraft first, exactly where you choose. Full-color (CMYK) ink is translucent and has no white…

• Do I need a white mask?

  Only if you want it. Skip it for a warm, muted, vintage look, or when your design uses black and dark colors. Use a…

• What does a spot white mask mean?

  White ink under only some elements, like your logo, a white badge behind the logo, a headline, a photo or a QR code…

• Which printed side options include white ink?

  Color on Front Only With White Mask; Color on Front & Back With Front White Mask; Color on Front & Back With Back…

• How many mask files do I need?

  One mask file for each side that gets white ink: one for a front-only or back-only mask, two for white on both sides.

• How do I set up a white mask file?

  1) Finish your full-color artwork. 2) Duplicate it so the mask is the exact same size, with the same bleed. 3) Fill…

• Can my mask use gradients, tints or soft shadows?

  No. Anything lighter than 100% K is treated as transparent and won't get white ink. Use solid black shapes only.

• How should I name my files?

  Clearly, so they're easy to match, for example Name-Front-CMYK.pdf and Name-Front-Mask.pdf, plus Back files if you're…

• I don't have a mask file. Can you make one?

  Yes. Our designers can create your white mask file or design your whole piece. Chat with us live, contact us, or add…

• Will I see a proof?

  Yes. Every order includes a free proof, and our prepress team checks your artwork and mask alignment before anything…