This Is Your Guide to Materials in Print & Packaging.
Explore Materials: book(text) paper
Description
One of the thinnest printable paper stocks (aka India Paper, or Bible paper). Has sufficient strength to sustain repeated usage and enough opacity to minimize ‘show-through’ from printing on the reverse side.
27lb offset lightweight paper contains high-quality cotton or linen fibers to increase its strength in spite of its light weight. Prices depend on brightens, opacity, and brands.
This uncoated text paper is lighter and thinner than office paper. It has a matte non-glossy surface with inks absorbed into the paper. Not recommended for heavy ink coverage. Paper price may vary depending on opacity and brightness.
Used for:
High run magazines, catalogs, booklets, newsletters, coupon sheets, circulars, wrap
Light-weight paper with a matte finish, that makes the reading of fine text easy while keeping a high color definition. May show a subtle sheen on areas with heavy ink coverage.
Uncoated paper with zero glare makes a perfect solution for books that have text and light-color images. With darker heavy ink, coverage may give a see-through effect. Рrices vary depending on brightness and opacity.
Super smooth premium uncoated paper with zero-glare finish. Heavy ink coverage may give a see-through effect. Рrices vary depending on brightness and opacity.
Light-weight paper used for high-run publications. It is unnoticeably thinner than Vogue magazine inner pages (55lb). Gloss coating is optimal for vibrant colors. Рrices vary depending on brightness and paper brand.
Used for:
High Run Magazines, Catalogs, Booklets, Newsletters, Inserts, Coupons, Flyers
55lb glossy paper often used in high run publications such as Vogue or Architectural Digest inner pages (approx 80 gsm). Also widely used for coupon inserts. Excellent color definition.
Used for:
High run magazines, catalogs, booklets, newsletters, coupon sheets, circulars
An ultra-thin semi-gloss paper with a soft sheen on both sides. The coating makes printed inks look deep and bright, while the non-reflective surface is convenient for reading. Printed inks may give a more glossy appearance to the paper.
Used for:
Catalogs and magazines, sell sheets, coupon sheets, stickers, labels.
60lb uncoated smooth off-white paper - shades may vary by the sellers. . Avail. Natural Fiber, Natural Parchtone. Thin and not recommended for heavy ink coverage.
24lb Bond Wove or 60lb Text Uncoated Vellum or Eggshell paper with a slight tooth or texture and enough substance to withstand frequent handling. Thin. It may show through if printed two-sided. Brightness varies by the sellers.
Used for:
letterheads, reports, menus, book pages, labels, stickers
Variations of textured colored or white premium cardstock - sturdy and extremely decorative. Naturally uncoated with slightly absorbent sides. Contact sellers for catalogs.
60lb Dull paper has less coating than gloss paper. Appears “semi-gloss” or “light gloss” with enough coating to add thickness and smoothness to the paper. Has almost no glare and a very small sheen on printed areas. Thin enough to be used as wrapping material.