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Polar Matte 230 Greeting Cards Details & Information
Description
Product Name Change
60b. Polar Matte is now Polar Matte 230. The same paper - new name. We are changing names to reflect the metric weight instead of pound weight. You will see this change throughout our product line.
60b. Polar Matte is now Polar Matte 230. The same paper - new name. We are changing names to reflect the metric weight instead of pound weight. You will see this change throughout our product line.
Red River Paper Polar Matte greeting cards combine professional photo quality with the practicality needed for card making. Cut to size and pre-scored for easy, clean folding, these cards feature the same Polar Matte surface trusted by photographers and artists.
The soft white, non-reflective matte finish delivers excellent ink holdout and smooth tonal detail on the front, while the plain paper back is ideal for printing messages, text, or light graphics on the inside. The substantial 230gsm weight gives each card a high-end feel that stands up to handling, mailing, and display.
Benefits:
- Pre-scored for easy folding and professional presentation
- Soft white matte surface with excellent ink holdout
- Non-reflective finish keeps focus on image detail
- Plain paper back for printing text or light graphics
Good to know:
- Ultra-smooth, non-reflective matte surface
- Bright white tone
- Compatible with both pigment and dye inks
- Acid-free base stock and coating
- No logos or markings on the back
Red River Paper is made by printing enthusiasts, for printing enthusiasts. Whether you're a professional photographer, designer, or business, our team has hands-on experience with all of our card paper. Have a question? Call or email us us and you'll hear back quickly from a real person with real-world printing expertise.
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Specifications
Specifications
- Paper: 100% alpha cellulose base stock
- Paper Weight: 230 gsm / 60 lb.
- Thickness: 10 mil
- Coating: Microporous photo matte coated
- Color: Bright white
- Optical Brighteners: Yes
- Grade: Archival
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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.
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Suggested Uses
Use this paper for:
- Photo printing
- Portfolio production
- Books
- Calendars
- Greeting cards
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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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Incredible Greeting Card Paper
Kevin Wisdom, Sep 02, 2026
I’m the owner and designer behind Graven Reflections Studio, an Etsy shop specializing in distinctive greeting cards inspired by gothic nostalgia, vintage Halloween imagery, and the quieter beauty of the darker seasons. Because I design and produce my cards myself, the paper I choose is incredibly important. I want someone picking up one of my cards to immediately feel that it is something special—not simply another mass-produced greeting card.
Red River Paper has helped me achieve exactly that. The quality of the paper gives my artwork beautiful depth, richness, and detail while providing the substantial feel I want from a premium greeting card. Colors reproduce beautifully, the finished cards feel sturdy and luxurious in the hand, and the paper gives my designs the professional appearance I want customers to associate with Graven Reflections Studio. When someone purchases one of my cards, I want the physical quality to live up to the artwork—and Red River Paper has become an important part of making that happen.
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Pippa Horn, Sep 01, 2026
I love Red River's Polar Matte 230 greeting cards. My prints always turn out with rich color, fine details, and look very professional. I use my Canon pro 100 as my printer.
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Janice Nigro, Aug 25, 2026
Absolutely love this paper for printing my own original art on cards. The color looks great and the card stock is so easy to use. Other artists have asked where I get my card stock from…I tell them Red River Paper!
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