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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.
60lb gloss Book is a glossy paper mostly used for print magazines. Ideal for perfect bound books with over 200 pages - the book stays lightweight and flexible even with a high page count.
70lb super smooth paper has an enhanced ink holdout and print performance due to its uniform, highly calendared flat surface. The paperweight base is similar to 28lb premium office paper. Prices may depend on the brightness and vary by the seller.
70lb smooth uncoated is best used when you want a little thicker paper for books inner pages with solid ink coverage. Smooth feel, the printing of text and photos very sharp, yet the ink gets absorbed into the paper and has more of a dull look.
Used for:
Booklets, Catalogs, Brochures, Flyers, Letterheads, Envelopes, paper bags
28lb Bond Wove (writing paper) or offset equivalent 70lb Text Uncoated Smooth paper has a naturally smooth surface combined with the crisp feel of 100% Cotton. Excellent for 2-sided printing with minimal show-through.
Used for:
résumé, a competitive business proposal, long term legal contracts, letterheads, presentations (to impress)
70lb uncoated paper with an elegant wove finish can be used for the inner pages and self-cover booklets with heavy ink coverage. Off-white shades may vary by the sellers.
The highest-quality bright white premium paper, 28lb writing or 70lb uncoated paper, has a slightly textured but mainly smooth-to-the-touch surface. It is excellent for 2-sided printing with no or low show-through effect for heavy ink coverage.
70lb matte coated paper (weight is very close to office paper) has an almost non-glossy surface with a very little sheen on printed areas which makes it easier to read small text or details.
80lb Gloss Book is the most cost-effective paper among the 60lb to 100lb options. It is commonly used for printing trifold takeout menus, brochures, and flyers or as a cover for mailing magazines.
Used for:
Booklets, CD Inlays, custom envelopes, wrap, posters, heavy-duty wrap
100lb Dull Book is a super smooth paper with almost no sheen on both sides. Medium-weight texture can be easily rolled or folded. Most commonly used for trifold brochures and posters.
100lb Gloss Book is glossy on both sides medium-weight paper that can be easily rolled or folded. Most commonly used for trifold brochures and posters.
Tear & water-resistant synthetic paper looks like silk laminated, extremely smooth on both sides. Unnoticeably thicker than 100lb Text, easily rolled or folded. The printed ink may look slightly glossy. No coating is required.
Used for:
Door hangers, book dustcovers. multi-use sleeves, menus, cook books, wristband tickets, posters
3mm sheet is not easily bendable. Birch is a straight-grained wood with a fine and even texture, soft, with more complicated grain patterns than maple, and hides scratches better than maple. Easy to stain and the stain penetrates more evenly. Least expensive among hardwood.
Used for:
business cards, model kits, maps, tokens, coins, coasters
Thin alder sheet - light brown with a yellow or reddish tinge, straight-grained with a uniform texture wood. Looks darker than maple or birch. Lightweight, strong. Softer, and less expensive than many hardwoods.
Used for:
tags, buttons, plates, business cards, coasters, badges, lapel pins, model kits
Three-layer 3mm board: The outer facing surfaces comprise real cherry wood veneer. American cherry is a reddish-brown hardwood with a closed grain (it may darken when exposed to light over time). It is lighter in weight and color than Brazilian Cherry. The core is strengthened using a high-density f...
Used for:
tags, buttons, plates, business cards, coasters, badges, lapel pins, model kits
Three-layer 3mm board: The outer facing surfaces comprise real maple wood veneer. Maple is strong, shock-resistant hardwood with a light, creamy color, and a smooth, straight grain pattern. The core is strengthened using a high-density fibreboard (HDF), eliminating any weakness along the grain and a...
Used for:
tags, buttons, plates, business cards, coasters, badges, lapel pins, model kits