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What is linen textured paper and what is it used for?

Wonderfully elegant, classic, and timeless; linen weave paper stands the test of time.

Linen Paper texture detail

It’s classic. It’s luxurious. Linen weave paper is perfect for event and studio photography alike.

Used by makers of upscale wedding invitations, bookmakers, and print houses, linen weave textured paper is a luxurious texture paper option. Makers of fine stationery, invitations, report covers, and presentation folders have long used this paper stock to achieve an upscale look.

What is linen textured paper?

Linen textured paper has a subtle embossed, crosshatch-textured finish that resembles woven linen fabric. Depending on the manufacturer, the textured finish is added either during the paper making product, or as the product is assembled.

Some linen weave paper has a subtle finish; we choose to create a textured paper that is noticeable at a glance, and that can easily be felt. Other manufacturers choose to create a much more subtle linen textured paper stock that gives you just a hint of the linen texture.

Most linen textured paper is made with a matte finish.

What is linen paper used for?

Once you start looking for linen paper stock, you’ll see it’s a very popular paper stock option. Here are just some of the places you can find this textured paper in use:

  • Book publishing
  • Certificate printing
  • Portrait folders and folios (more on that below)
  • Upscale stationery
  • Presentation folders
  • Wedding invitations
  • Greeting cards
  • Business cards
  • Art prints, paintings, and drawings

How does Studio Style use linen weave paper in photo holders?

At Studio Style, we use linen weave paper to create many of our ready-made picture frames and portrait folders. These photo folders are reminiscent of antique or vintage portrait folios, so using linen weave card stock adds to the

We offer most of our linen products in black or white. These neutral colors that look great with any photograph. Many of these portrait folders also have deckle edges, which is yet another nod to how these products used to be made.

Linen textured paper portrait folder
Linen textured white portrait folder with deckled edges.

While we have many economy photo folders available, many of our customers choose linen textured portrait folders for their events because it has an upscale look—but at an affordable price. If you are planning a wedding, corporate event, golf tournament, or a Christmas party, consider a classic portrait folder with linen weave finish.

Linen weave photo folders and frames are available blank, or you can add your logo or event branding with foil stamping for a professional touch.

Linen textured paper is a classic touch that never goes out of style.

Linen weave paper detail with gold foil design accent.
Linen weave paper black with deckle edge detail.

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