Samples & Swatches
Not sure which cotton paper to choose? Start here. Samples help you feel texture, weight, and edge finish. Swatches help you choose the right color story and match envelopes with confidence.
Quick guide:
Samples = texture/weight/edge
Swatches = color accuracy + matching
Samples
Samples are for choosing the feel and finish: texture, weight (150gsm vs 300gsm), and edge style (deckled vs cut).
What you’re checking
- Texture: handmade cold-pressed tooth
- Weight: 150gsm (writing/layering) vs 300gsm (cards/suites)
- Edge: Heirloom deckle vs Studio clean cut
When to buy samples
- You’re choosing between Heirloom and Studio
- You want to test printability (home printer or pro print)
- You’re ordering for a client and want approval fast
Swatches
Swatches are for choosing the color with confidence: see tones in real light, compare paper vs envelope, and build a cohesive color story.
What you’re solving
- Color accuracy: screens lie; swatches don’t
- Matching: paper + envelope pairing
- Color story: cohesive suite tones (warm/cool/neutral)
When swatches matter most
- Wedding suites where tone consistency matters
- Client approvals (designers + stationers)
- When choosing between similar shades (ivory vs soft white, sage families, blues)