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# **linen cardstock**

**Skip it**

A small market ($56K/yr) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.

Market size 14Growth 24Conversion 62Competition 55Returns 68Price range 75Avg price 83Brand share 51Review moat 87Quality gap 47

**Review moat**

**Great****265.76**

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

**Avg price**

**Great****$18.02**

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

**Price range**

**Great****$6.89–$38.86**

cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100

**Returns**

**Good****2.3%**

return rate — above 6% kills the launch gate

**Conversion**

**Good****5.4%**

search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale

**Competition**

**Good****52%**

top-5 click share — leaders hold, buyers still browse

**Brand share**

**Good****74%**

top-5 brand share — brands hold most of the demand

**Quality gap**

**Okay****4.5★**

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

**Growth**

**Bad****-1.7%**

90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch

**Market size**

**Bad****$56K**

$56K/yr · 57K searches

## **Competition**

The top 5 products take 52% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.

**Brands**

**19 **▲rising

**Sellers**

**44**

**Top-5 brand share**

**74%**

**Open market**

**20%**

- Goefun33% - COLOANDUS19% - Hamilco8% - KIVTFF7% - Geosar6% - Anscher6%

## **Product shelf**

Each bubble is one product — market share against review moat; bubble size tracks estimated sales, color grades how beatable the incumbent looks.

0%5%$3K10%$6K15%$8K20%$11K1101001K10K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales

Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)1 product missing review or click data not plotted

All 29 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

### **Top sellers**

by 90-day click share

[1![Linen Textured Cardstock White 100 Sheets 80 lb Cover 8.5 x 11 Inches for Printers Invitation Arts and Craft Scrapbook DIY Projects](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31KJjETQesL.jpg)**Linen Textured Cardstock White 100 Sheets 80 lb Cover 8.5 x 11 Inches for Printers Invitation Arts and Craft Scrapbook DIY Projects**COLOANDUS**$20.76**4.8★279 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B66KK7MB) [2![8.5 x 11 Ivory Textured Cardstock Linen Paper Goefun Light Cream Cardstock Wedding Invitation Cards 80 lb Linen Paper for Printing Invitations Arts & Crafts and Business Cards 100 Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31xQB43Hi2L.jpg)**8.5 x 11 Ivory Textured Cardstock Linen Paper Goefun Light Cream Cardstock Wedding Invitation Cards 80 lb Linen Paper for Printing Invitations Arts & Crafts and Business Cards 100 Pack**Goefun**$22.94**4.5★170 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DGL64BLT) [3![8.5x11 Linen Cardstock Textured Paper White Goefun 100lb Heavy Duty Linen Letter Paper Thick Card Stock White Printable for Invitations Resume Letter Cardmaking 100 Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31pUxduX-SL.jpg)**8.5x11 Linen Cardstock Textured Paper White Goefun 100lb Heavy Duty Linen Letter Paper Thick Card Stock White Printable for Invitations Resume Letter Cardmaking 100 Pack**Goefun**$26.57**4.5★170 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPQ4FW6P) [4![Hamilco Natural Linen Textured Cardstock Paper 8.5x11-80lb Cover Heavyweight Card Stock with Linen Finish for Inkjet Printers Resumes Invitations & Stationery (50 Sheets)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31YDTr-tNkL.jpg)**Hamilco Natural Linen Textured Cardstock Paper 8.5x11-80lb Cover Heavyweight Card Stock with Linen Finish for Inkjet Printers Resumes Invitations & Stationery (50 Sheets)**Hamilco**$21.13**4.7★672 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B098C6HLJW) [5![20Sheets White Linen Textured Cardstock Paper 8.5x11 80Lb 230GSM Card Stock Paper for Cricut Card Making](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/315lDrwzKGL.jpg)**20Sheets White Linen Textured Cardstock Paper 8.5x11 80Lb 230GSM Card Stock Paper for Cricut Card Making**KIVTFF**$7.87**4.5★68 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F4JWWF8Z)

**~~View all top sellers →~~**

### **Newest**

by launch date

[![Reskid Premium Linen Textured Cardstock Thick Heavyweight White 130lb Cover (350 GSM) 100 Sheets World-Class Elegance for Invitations Menus and Professional DIY Projects (2x3.5 Inches)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31UtDqgZPTL.jpg)**Reskid Premium Linen Textured Cardstock Thick Heavyweight White 130lb Cover (350 GSM) 100 Sheets World-Class Elegance for Invitations Menus and Professional DIY Projects (2x3.5 Inches)**Reskid**$14.36**0 rev2mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GXG77LKK) [![50 Sheets Ivory Linen Paper Textured Cardstock 8.5 x 11 100 lb Card Stock Paper Letter Size Cardstock for Invitations Greeting Cards Card Making Crafting Die Cutting and DIY Projects](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41tgquIRboL.jpg)**50 Sheets Ivory Linen Paper Textured Cardstock 8.5 x 11 100 lb Card Stock Paper Letter Size Cardstock for Invitations Greeting Cards Card Making Crafting Die Cutting and DIY Projects**JUZARI**$15.71**12 rev3mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GTRK6NGP) [![White Linen Textured Cardstock Paper 8.5 x 11 80lb Invitation Cardstock 100 Sheets Thick Textured Paper Ideal for Wedding Invitations Crafting Scrapbooking Cards and DIY Printing](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31FzvQunqQL.jpg)**White Linen Textured Cardstock Paper 8.5 x 11 80lb Invitation Cardstock 100 Sheets Thick Textured Paper Ideal for Wedding Invitations Crafting Scrapbooking Cards and DIY Printing**Cimlaga**$18.10**2 rev5mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GJKKV32Y) [![120 Sheets Linen Textured Cardstock Paper for Printing Premium Thick White Cardstock Paper 8.5x11 - Thick but Printer-Friendly Card Stock for Wedding Baby Shower Invitations and Mixed Media Projects](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41uRoNyHugL.jpg)**120 Sheets Linen Textured Cardstock Paper for Printing Premium Thick White Cardstock Paper 8.5x11 - Thick but Printer-Friendly Card Stock for Wedding Baby Shower Invitations and Mixed Media Projects**Anscher**$22.69**13 rev6mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G7Y99HYV) [![120 Sheets Linen Textured Cardstock Paper for Printing Premium Thick Ivory Cardstock Paper 8.5x11 - Thick but Printer-Friendly Card Stock for Wedding Baby Shower Invitations and Mixed Media Projects](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41NuqX-JUvL.jpg)**120 Sheets Linen Textured Cardstock Paper for Printing Premium Thick Ivory Cardstock Paper 8.5x11 - Thick but Printer-Friendly Card Stock for Wedding Baby Shower Invitations and Mixed Media Projects**Anscher**$22.17**13 rev6mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G7YQCPQG)

**~~View all new products →~~**

### **Trending**

90-day click momentum

[![120 Sheets Linen Textured Cardstock Paper for Printing Premium Thick Ivory Cardstock Paper 8.5x11 - Thick but Printer-Friendly Card Stock for Wedding Baby Shower Invitations and Mixed Media Projects](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41NuqX-JUvL.jpg)**120 Sheets Linen Textured Cardstock Paper for Printing Premium Thick Ivory Cardstock Paper 8.5x11 - Thick but Printer-Friendly Card Stock for Wedding Baby Shower Invitations and Mixed Media Projects**Anscher**$22.17**3.8★**▲ 197%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G7YQCPQG) [![50 Sheets Ivory Linen Paper Textured Cardstock 8.5 x 11 100 lb Card Stock Paper Letter Size Cardstock for Invitations Greeting Cards Card Making Crafting Die Cutting and DIY Projects](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41tgquIRboL.jpg)**50 Sheets Ivory Linen Paper Textured Cardstock 8.5 x 11 100 lb Card Stock Paper Letter Size Cardstock for Invitations Greeting Cards Card Making Crafting Die Cutting and DIY Projects**JUZARI**$15.71**4.8★**▲ 196%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GTRK6NGP) [![120 Sheets Linen Textured Cardstock Paper for Printing Premium Thick White Cardstock Paper 8.5x11 - Thick but Printer-Friendly Card Stock for Wedding Baby Shower Invitations and Mixed Media Projects](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41uRoNyHugL.jpg)**120 Sheets Linen Textured Cardstock Paper for Printing Premium Thick White Cardstock Paper 8.5x11 - Thick but Printer-Friendly Card Stock for Wedding Baby Shower Invitations and Mixed Media Projects**Anscher**$22.69**3.8★**▲ 196%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G7Y99HYV) [![Reskid Premium Linen Textured Cardstock Thick Heavyweight White 130lb Cover (350 GSM) 100 Sheets World-Class Elegance for Invitations Menus and Professional DIY Projects (2x3.5 Inches)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31UtDqgZPTL.jpg)**Reskid Premium Linen Textured Cardstock Thick Heavyweight White 130lb Cover (350 GSM) 100 Sheets World-Class Elegance for Invitations Menus and Professional DIY Projects (2x3.5 Inches)**Reskid**$14.36**0.0★**▲ 195%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GXG77LKK) [![White Linen Textured Cardstock Paper 8.5 x 11 80lb Invitation Cardstock 100 Sheets Thick Textured Paper Ideal for Wedding Invitations Crafting Scrapbooking Cards and DIY Printing](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31FzvQunqQL.jpg)**White Linen Textured Cardstock Paper 8.5 x 11 80lb Invitation Cardstock 100 Sheets Thick Textured Paper Ideal for Wedding Invitations Crafting Scrapbooking Cards and DIY Printing**Cimlaga**$18.10**3.0★**▲ 152%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GJKKV32Y)

**~~View all trending →~~**

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 14 weeks — -1.7% search growth over the last 90 days.

1K750Apr '26Apr '26May '26May '26May '26Jun '26Jun '26

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Paper Quality**23%

*“Beautiful paper,”*

**Quality-Overall**18%

*“Amazing quality”*

**Print Quality**6%

*“Great quality for printing”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**6%

*“Did its job”*

**Color**6%

*“perfect color”*

**Thickness**3%

*“The cardstock is thick”*

**Value For Money**3%

*“and affordable”*

**Design-Overall**3%

*“Satisfied with product good construction”*

**Weight Heavy**3%

*“Nice weight card stock to use for many projects”*

**Compatibility-Overall**3%

*“Worked perfect with laser printer”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Thickness**15%

*“The paper is thick”*

**Color**8%

*“Not true to color”*

**Paper Quality**8%

*“I was very disappointed in this paper”*

**Paper Brightness**7%

*“Description says paper is white”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**6%

*“It does not look anything like the pictures”*

**Ease Of Use**4%

*“Cant use it”*

**Quality-Overall**3%

*“not the best quality”*

**Weight Light**2%

*“too lightweight for my purposes”*

**Value For Money**2%

*“It was a little pricey for it although”*

**Ink Leakage**1%

*“the ink from our printer rubs right off of it”*

### **Top return reasons **

**Color**26%

**Paper Quality**20%

**Size-Overall**7%

**Value For Money**7%

**Material Quality**5%

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**5%

**Thin**4%

**Paper Brightness**4%

**Thickness**4%

**Compatibility-Overall**3%