This Is Your Guide to Materials in Print & Packaging.
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Description
60lb-65lb kraft paper, thin but durable, not water-resistant. Can be post-consumer recycled or virgin (see sellers for the stock specs). Recycled is not as strong and tear-resistant as virgin natural kraft, but it is more environmentally friendly and still carries enough strength.
Used for:
Small to medium-size grocery, retail items bags, tapes, labels, stickers, stationery.
24lb Wove or 60lb Text Uncoated Cotton is a premium quality paper with no texture. It is truly durable, strong and long-lasting, especially when compared to wood pulp-based papers.
Used for:
Envelopes for a paper 24lb or less, letterheads, reports, labels, stickers
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
24lb writing or 60lb Text Uncoated Laid paper with patterns of strong vertical chain lines divided by delicate horizontal laid lines. The design is seen against the light and sometimes is more pronounced.
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.
White 28lb writing or 70lb Text Uncoated Linen paper. The linen pattern reminds a natural linen texture. This stock is perfect for envelopes to hold letters.
Used for:
Envelopes for a paper 24 lb or less, letterheads, reports, announcements, invitations, menus
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 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.
80lb Cover is a thin cardstock with a smooth-to-the-touch surface without visible texture. Natural off-white colors may vary by the sellers. When printed, dark ink may look slightly dull.
Used for:
From elegant to minimalistic business cards, invitations, greeting cards, booklet covers, box sleeves.
Off white 80lb cover - a thin lightweight cardstock (somewhat similar to softcover book cover) - with laid textured pattern of fine ridges, historically produced during manufacture. Shades vary by the sellers.