Common finishes are matte and glossy on the exterior; many listings also specify a matte interior surface for easier reading.
Paper weights commonly listed are 210 gsm, 220 gsm, 240 gsm, and 260 gsm.
Check the product description for phrases like “Includes: Envelopes,” “matching envelopes included,” or “prescored”/“pre-scored.” Listings may also mention “prescored lines” or show images highlighting the prescored fold to indicate easy folding.
Pack quantities vary, with common counts including 10, 20, and 50 cards; some boxed sets offer larger counts such as 115 cards.
Listings commonly note compatibility with inkjet printers and state they work with both dye-based and pigment-based inks.
Listings frequently mention half-fold cards and specify fold orientation as horizontal (landscape) or vertical (portrait).
Boxed, preprinted card sets specify offset printing as the print method.
Some boxed sets are printed on FSC®-Mix certified paper, use soy inks, are labeled chlorine-free, and are described as recyclable or made from FSC-certified/controlled materials.