Guide

This page will give you an overview of each sleeve brand including their sleeve catalog and other useful details.

Microns

Microns are the unit of measurement used to determine the thickness of a card sleeve. Values range from 40 microns all the way up to 120 microns. On this page, we list micron values for each brand.

As a general guide, sleeves with a thickness of 40 to 60 microns are considered "thin", while sleeves with a thickness of 60 to 90 microns are considered "in the middle". Sleeves with a thickness of 90+ microns are considered "thick". Which thickness should you choose? To come to a decision, there are a few details to consider.

Firstly, the thicker the sleeve the higher the price. So do you want to save some money and add a bit of protection against wear and tear, or do you want to go all out and ensure your cards are discovered by archelogists thousands of years into the future?

Secondly, thicker sleeves take up more space. When it comes to shuffling a deck of cards or fitting them back into the original box, thick sleeves can pose more challanges. Does your board game box have plenty of room? Will you be able to shuffle the cards comfortably?

Lastly, thinner sleeves often have a cheaper feel and are more prone to tearing. Are you willing to replace ripped sleeves? Do you care how a sleeve feels?

Ultimately, choosing the best thickness comes down to personal preference. We recommend trying a few different brands with a varying range of thickness to get an idea of what you prefer. Many people vary the thickness of sleeves they use depending on the game they are sleeving.

Package Measurements

There can be a lot of confusion when it comes to sleeve sizes and it doesn't help that companies use different types of measurements on their packaging. Some companies put the actual card measurements that fit into the sleeves on the packaging, while other companies opt to put the sleeve measurements on the packaging.

On this page we list whether the packaging shows card measurements or sleeve measurements for each brand. Also note, when looking up a game we show sizes by card not sleeve.

Sleeve Brands