87pt Chipboard Covers

That depends on the job. Many buyers use chipboards where the document needs more structure, often on the back, but some projects use it on both sides when a more rigid finished piece is the goal. The better choice depends on how polished, heavy, or craft-oriented the final document should feel. Buyers should also think about whether the piece will be wrapped, printed over, decorated, or left with the natural board appearance. A rigid back with a lighter front can be enough for some jobs, while more substantial pieces may benefit from heavier stock on both sides. The intended look matters just as much as the raw thickness when choosing how to use the chipboard.

Thickness matters, but it is not the only decision point. Buyers should also think about size, whether the cover needs to be punched before use, and how the board will interact with the rest of the binding setup. Some jobs need a natural kraft-style look, while others treat chipboard as a base that will be wrapped, printed on, or finished in another way. Buyers who are still deciding between rigid board and more conventional cover materials often step back into binding covers first so they can judge whether the project truly needs a board-style cover or would be better served by paper, poly, or clear plastic stock.

Pre punched chipboard is worth considering when the board thickness may put more strain on smaller office punches or when consistency matters more than doing every step in house. Heavier rigid stock can be less forgiving than ordinary paper covers, so the labor and wear involved in punching should be part of the buying decision. Buyers should think about the tools already in the shop and whether they are really set up for thicker boards. When the project is repeated often, having the board arrive ready for binding can remove a time-consuming step and reduce the chance of uneven holes or punch strain.

Staying within the same family makes sense when the project clearly needs rigid board properties and the real decision is only about thickness, size, or finish method. Buyers often settle the job faster by moving within MyBinding chipboard binding covers rather than switching into an entirely different cover type too early. That keeps the decision focused on how much support and structure the document needs instead of reopening the whole cover-material question. A move into paper or poly usually makes more sense only when the project no longer needs the stiffness, board feel, or craft flexibility that chipboard brings to the finished piece.