Premium Smooth PS30 card stock
Premium Smooth PS30 is the most commonly used QPMN card stock because it balances visual polish, familiar handling, and professional weight. The smooth 300 GSM Blue Core construction gives a custom deck a credible presence without forcing a specialty material.
300 GSM
~0.33 mm
Blue Core
No MOQ
A professional all-rounder
Premium Smooth PS30 is a 300 GSM smooth card stock with Blue Core construction and an approximate 0.33 mm thickness. It is the practical middle ground for teams that want a professional stock choice without the collector-led profile of DS33 or the texture of linen.
Its smooth surface lets artwork, photography, gradients, and wedding or brand typography read cleanly. It is a strong default for decks that may move between sales, gifting, demos, and repeated casual use. That broad flexibility is its central advantage.
| Stock code | PS30 |
|---|---|
| Material | Card stock |
| Weight | 300 GSM |
| Approximate thickness | ~0.33 mm |
| Core | Blue Core |
| Surface / texture | Smooth |
| Handling feel | Balanced, professional, familiar |
| Opacity | Reduced transparency from Blue Core construction |
| MOQ | No minimum order quantity |
Approximate thickness may vary after selected coatings or finishes.
Why Choose PS30 for Custom Card Printing
Choose PS30 when you need a dependable recommendation that still feels intentional. It carries more substance than CS27 while retaining a clean canvas for imagery and detailed art direction. It can serve a game publisher, event professional, or brand team without forcing the same project into a narrow material story.
Typical fits
- Game card decks
Balanced weight for broad audiences - High-end promotional cards
Professional sales and campaign presentation - Wedding cards
Smooth surface for refined type and photography - Photo decks
A clean face for visual storytelling - Corporate workshop cards
Suitable for repeated facilitated sessions - Giftable custom decks
Substantial without becoming niche
Card stock video
See how Premium Smooth PS30 really looks and handles
Photos cannot show every detail of a card stock. Watch the video for a closer look at the printed surface, card edges, flexibility, and movement in hand, so you can understand the material more clearly before choosing it for your deck.
Compare all QPMN card stocks
| Card stock | Weight | Thickness | Core | Surface | Typical fits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Smooth CS27 | 270 GSM | ~0.28 mm | ⦿ Blue Core | Smooth | Promotions, prototypes, educational decks |
| Premium Smooth PS30 Current stock |
300 GSM | ~0.33 mm | ⦿ Blue Core | Smooth | Professional games, photo decks, event decks |
| Deluxe Smooth DS33 | 330 GSM | ~0.31 mm | ⦿ Black Core | Extra-smooth | Premium TCGs, collector, tarot, gift decks |
| Elite Smooth ES40 | 400 GSM | ~0.45 mm | No core | Elite smooth | Premium trading cards and Booster Pack Cards |
| Regular Linen RL28 | 280 GSM | ~0.31 mm | ⦿ Blue Core | Classic woven linen | Playing cards, card games, family games |
| Gaming Linen GL29 | 290 GSM | ~0.33 mm | ⦿ Blue Core | In-house linen pattern | Board and card games, repeat play |
| Casino Linen CL31 | 310 GSM | ~0.31 mm | ⦿ Black Core | Linen with air pockets | Poker, cardistry, magic products |
| Sturdy Layers SL35 | 350 GSM | ~0.42 mm | No core | Smooth coated art paper | Rigid game components, reference cards |
| Eco-friendly EF27 | 270 GSM | ~0.36 mm | Plant-fiber construction | Naturally fibrous | Nature, education, wellness, limited editions |
| Waterproof Plastic WP10 | 100% white plastic | ~0.31 mm | No paper core | Smooth, slippery | Outdoor, kids, recipe, hospitality decks |
Frequently asked questions
Why is Premium Smooth PS30 commonly used?
It balances 300 GSM weight, a smooth surface, Blue Core construction, and broad product suitability across game, promotion, event, and photo work.
Is PS30 better than a linen card stock?
Neither is universally better. Choose PS30 for a smooth visual surface and broadly familiar feel; choose linen when texture and grip are required.
Is there a minimum order quantity for Premium Smooth PS30?
QPMN is a print-on-demand platform, with no minimum order quantity where the selected product configuration supports it. Confirm the exact product, size, finish, and options in the live workflow.
Will coatings or finishes change the thickness?
They can affect finished feel and may affect the approximate caliper. Treat ~0.33 mm as a guide, not an exact final finished-product measurement.