Comparison
Cardstock vs. plastic door hangers
The two most popular door hanger materials, compared side by side.
Short answer: Choose cardstock door hangers for marketing drops that reach a whole neighborhood. Choose plastic door hangers for signs used again and again. Both print in full color with your logo.
| Cardstock door hangers | Plastic door hangers | |
|---|---|---|
| Use | One-time marketing drops | Reused for years |
| Durability | Sturdy paper | Water-resistant, wipe-clean |
| Finish | Gloss, matte or uncoated | Gloss or dry-erase |
| Tear-offs | Easy to add | Not typical |
| Best for | Real estate, restaurants, home services | Hotels, offices, dorms |
| What drives the price | Stock, finish, quantity | Thickness, quantity |
When cardstock is the better choice
Cardstock is the most economical way to reach every door on a route, and it takes tear-off coupons. For real estate, restaurants and home services, choose cardstock.
When plastic is the better choice
Plastic door hangers wipe clean and survive thousands of uses. For hotel rooms, offices and dorms, choose plastic.
Verdict
Go cardstock for marketing drops; go plastic for signs that stay. We can mock up both for free so you can compare before you order.
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