Neenah Bright White Cardstock: 65 lb, 176 gsm & Uses
Neenah Bright White Cardstock (91904) is a 250-sheet pack of 8.5 × 11 in white card at 65 lb cover weight, or 176 gsm, and 96 brightness. Retailers list it as acid- and lignin-free, suitable for inkjet and laser printers and copiers, and made in the United States. It is more than twice as heavy as 20 lb copy paper.
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Product facts
- Product
- Neenah Bright White Cardstock, 8.5 x 11 in, 65 lb, 96 bright, 250 sheets (91904)
- Brand
- Neenah
- Brand origin
- United States
- Made in
- United States*
- Material
- 65 lb cover (176 g/m²) acid-free, lignin-free card
- Price range
- $$$5–20 per ream or pad
Notes on these facts
- Made by Neenah (Mativ Holdings). Made in United States: Officecrave lists the country of origin of 91904 as US. Neenah's own sites don't list this consumer pack, and the Mission Linen listing we first cited no longer shows product details, so check the pack. Source. Price: example listing.
- Price bands are typical US retail, checked October 2026.
Key takeaways
- Retailers list item 91904 at 65 lb cover weight (176 gsm; one lists 175 gsm), 96 brightness and 250 sheets of 8.5 × 11 in paper.
- At 176 gsm it is about 2.3 times the weight of 20 lb (75 gsm) copy paper.
- Officecrave lists the United States as the country of origin and 759598919040 as the retail UPC.
- AS INSIGHT's July 2026 estimate puts the 75-sheet version of the same 65 lb, 176 gsm sheet (90905-02) at the top of Amazon's 65 lb cardstock results, at about 20,000 packs a month.
- Neenah bought Wausau Paper's premium brands, including Astrobrights, on January 31, 2012, and merged with SWM to form Mativ on July 6, 2022.
What is Neenah Bright White cardstock?
It is a heavy white card for printing and crafts, sold in 250-sheet packs of letter-size paper at 65 lb cover weight. Retailers list the main item as 91904, often alongside 92904, at 96 brightness.
People use it for greeting cards, invitations, flyers, certificates, recipe cards and paper crafts. The same sheet is one of the best-selling cardstocks on Amazon: AS INSIGHT’s July 2026 estimates put the 75-sheet Astrobrights/Neenah Bright White pack (90905-02) at the top of its 65 lb cardstock list.
Neenah Bright White 65 lb specs
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Item | 91904 (also listed as 92904; WAU91904 at some dealers) |
| Sheet size | 8.5 × 11 in (216 × 279 mm), letter |
| Weight | 65 lb cover, 176 gsm (Officecrave lists 175 gsm) |
| Brightness | 96 |
| Sheets | 250 per pack (a 100-sheet pack is item WAU91901) |
| Archival | Acid-free, lignin-free |
| Printers | Inkjet, laser and copiers (per retailers) |
| UPC | 759598919040 |
| Made in | United States (per Officecrave) |
Specs come from Sam’s Club, Walmart, Quill, Staples and Officecrave listings. We found no published caliper (thickness) for this sheet.
How heavy is 65 lb cardstock compared with copy paper?
At 176 gsm, 65 lb cover is about 2.3 times as heavy as everyday 20 lb copy paper (75 gsm). The pound numbers can’t be compared directly, because cover and bond papers are weighed on different base sheet sizes. Grams per square metre (gsm) are the reliable comparison.
That puts it just above the 160 gsm Canson XL Mix Media pad and well above even the 28 lb (105 gsm) Hammermill Premium Color Copy. It is stiff enough to stand as a folded card, but still thin enough for most home printers to feed.
What can you use Neenah 65 lb cardstock for?
It suits printed cards, invitations, flyers, tags and simple paper crafts. These are the main uses:
- Folded greeting cards and invitations: a letter sheet folded in half makes a 5.5 × 8.5 in card.
- Printed handouts and certificates: retailers list it for inkjet, laser and copier use, and the 96 brightness keeps colours crisp.
- Crafts and scrapbooks: acid- and lignin-free card is made to resist yellowing.
- Templates and tags: cut shapes hold up better than on copy paper.
For a sharp fold, score the line first with a bone folder or the back of a butter knife and a ruler.
Who makes Neenah cardstock?
Neenah, an American paper brand that has been part of Mativ Holdings since July 6, 2022. Neenah and SWM (Schweitzer-Mauduit) merged that day and took the name Mativ. Neenah’s 2023 Astrobrights sell sheet lists its marks as trademarks of Mativ.
Many dealers still sell Bright White under Wausau Paper’s WAU item prefix. Neenah bought Wausau’s premium paper brands, including Astrobrights and Royal, on January 31, 2012. Astrobrights is the company’s bright-colour line, so the same maker supplies both white and coloured cardstock.
Where is Neenah Bright White cardstock made?
US dealer Officecrave lists the United States as the country of origin for item 91904. Neenah’s own sites (neenahpaper.com is now aimed at commercial printers) don’t list this consumer pack or its origin, so the pack label is the final word.
Which Neenah pack should you buy?
Buy the 250-sheet 91904 pack for regular printing and crafting, or the 100-sheet WAU91901 pack if you only need a few cards. Both are 65 lb letter-size Bright White.
For everyday documents, a 20 lb ream such as Amazon Basics copy paper is cheaper per sheet and kinder to printers. Choose cardstock when the page has to stand up, fold or survive handling.
Frequently asked questions
How many gsm is 65 lb cardstock?
Neenah's 65 lb Bright White cardstock is listed at 176 gsm by most retailers; Officecrave lists 175 gsm. Cover weights use a different base sheet from copy paper, so 65 lb cover is far heavier than 20 lb copy paper (75 gsm).
Can Neenah 65 lb cardstock go through a home printer?
Retailers list it as compatible with inkjet and laser printers and copiers. Heavier card can jam some printers, so use the rear or manual feed tray if yours has one and check the printer's maximum paper weight.
How many sheets are in a pack of Neenah Bright White cardstock?
The common pack, item 91904, holds 250 letter-size sheets. A 100-sheet pack is also sold under item WAU91901.
Is Neenah cardstock acid-free?
Yes. Officecrave and other dealers list Neenah Bright White 65 lb as acid-free and lignin-free, which helps it resist yellowing, so it suits scrapbooks and keepsake cards.
Where is Neenah cardstock made?
US retailer Officecrave lists the United States as the country of origin for item 91904; Neenah doesn't publish it. The brand is American, and Neenah is now part of Mativ Holdings.
What is the difference between Neenah and Astrobrights cardstock?
Both brands belong to the same company. Neenah Bright White is the plain white cardstock, while Astrobrights is the company's bright-colour line, which Neenah bought from Wausau Paper in 2012.
Why is Neenah cardstock listed as Wausau?
Many dealers still sell it under Wausau Paper's WAU item prefix, such as WAU91904. Neenah bought Wausau's premium paper brands in 2012.
Sources
- Officecrave: Neenah Paper 91904 (65 lb cover, 175 gsm, acid- and lignin-free, country of origin US, UPC)
- Sam's Club: Neenah Bright White Premium Cardstock, 65 lb/176 gsm, 96 bright, 250 sheets
- Walmart: Neenah Bright White Cardstock 91904, 65 lb/176 gsm, 96 brightness, 250 sheets
- Quill: Neenah Bright White Cardstock, 65 lb, 250 sheets (91904/92904)
- Staples: Neenah Bright White Cardstock 8.5 x 11 in, 65 lb, 250 sheets (91904/92904)
- Mission Linen: WAU91904 Bright White Card Stock, 96 bright, 65 lb cover, 250 pack
- Dealer Commander: Neenah Bright White Cardstock, WAU91904 (acid-free, lignin-free)
- OnTimeSupplies: WAU91901 Bright White card stock, 65 lb, 100-sheet pack
- Amazon: Astrobrights/Neenah Bright White Cardstock 65 lb, 75 sheets, 90905-02 (ASIN B003A2I5T8)
- AS INSIGHT: Best-selling 65 lb cardstock paper on Amazon US (July 2026 estimates)
- In-Plant Impressions: Neenah Paper completes purchase of Wausau's premium printing paper brands
- PaperAge: SWM and Neenah complete merger, forming Mativ (July 6, 2022)
- Neenah: Astrobrights sell sheet (trademarks of Mativ, FSC certified), PDF