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Polar Matte 230 Double-sided Greeting Card
Formerly: 60lb. Polar Matte Double-Sided
Polar Matte 230 Double-sided Greeting Card Details & Information
Description
Red River Paper Polar Matte 230 Double-Sided greeting cards combine professional photo matte quality with the convenience of pre-scored, ready-to-fold card stock. Each card is coated on both sides for photo and art-quality printing, making it an excellent choice for projects where image quality matters inside and out.
The soft white, non-reflective matte surface delivers excellent ink holdout and smooth tonal detail on both sides, while the substantial 230gsm weight gives each card a refined, premium feel. Pre-scored folds ensure clean, accurate results, whether you're creating photo cards, art cards, or presentation pieces meant to be handled and displayed.
Benefits:
- Pre-scored for easy folding and professional results
- Photo-quality matte coating on both sides
- Bright white tone for strong contrast and clean highlights
- Non-reflective surface keeps focus on image detail
Good to know:
- Ultra-smooth, non-reflective matte surface on both sides
- Bright white tone
- Compatible with both dye and pigment inks
- Acid-free base stock and coating
- No logos or markings
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Specifications
Specifications
- Paper: 100% alpha cellulose base stock
- Paper Weight: 230 gsm / 60 lb.
- Thickness: 11 mil
- Coating: Microporous photo matte coated
- Base Stock: Alpha-cellulose
- Color: Bright white
- Acidity: Acid free coating/paper
- Optical Brighteners: Yes
Paper Weight Comparison Scale
* This paper stock is thicker than most 230 gsm / 60 lb. papers due to its construction
Compatibility
Is this paper compatible with your printer's ink?
Compatible with aqueous and latex inks. Not designed for solvent or UV.
- Epson: Yes
- Canon: Yes
- HP: Yes
* Heavy papers (usually matte /art over 59lb.) may not feed consistently in HP printers. Always test a paper via our sample kit selection before making a significant purchase.
Printer Settings
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Suggested Uses
Use this paper for:
- Photo printing
- Portfolio production
- Books
- Calendars
- Greeting cards
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MATCHING ENVELOPES
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Envelope OptionsCLEAR BAGS FOR CARDS
Display your inkjet photo cards in these high quality clear bags. Clear bags hold one folded greeting card and one envelope.
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Choose from clear boxes or white boxes with a clear top to present your cards & envelopes.
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Superb calendars and greeting cards
Rex Couture, Jun 18, 2026
What to do with thousands of pictures? Make calendars and greeting cards for my friends, of course. The calendars had to be big, of course, and they had to be perfect, printed to my own standards. Because I was printing them myself I could do this, and do it economically.
Polar Matte 230 Double-Sided 11"x17" worked beautifully with my Epson ET-8550. I had no problem with the paper, and the print quality was superb. In normal, diffuse room light the paper is comparable to glossy paper in contrast. I actually prefer matte because the results are beautiful and reflections are suppressed. I wish that size came in grain long, but nevertheless it is thick and stiff enough for landscape orientation in calendars.
In 10 calendars (130 double-sided sheets) I did not have a single defective print. I had no problem with feeding small stacks, and I did not have a single misfeed with Polar Matte. The paper sheds little or no dust into the printer, which can be a problem with some matte papers.
Compared to the alternatives, the total cost per sheet is very modest, which is important for calendars. Thank you, Red River.
Polar Matte Paper Prints Beautifully
Diane Kirtley, May 22, 2026
This paper was recommended to me by a professional photographer and I love the matte finish it gives my photos. They turn out great.
Polar Matte 60lb Paper is Perfect
Jill Philpot, May 09, 2026
This paper is my standby for my art print business. No complaints EVER. You consistently deliver quality each and every time.
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