This Is Your Guide to Materials in Print & Packaging.
Explore Materials: paper
Description
The heaviest of kraft wrapping stock, 50lb kraft paper has the closest weight to Butcher paper. It is a type of coarse, sturdy paper, ideal for wrapping meat, fish, table cover, pouches, bags. It can be treated with sizing for wet strength and leak resistance. 100% post-consumer recycled.
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.
Premium 20lb NCR carbonless paper provides superior performance and a more professional presentation for business forms. It uses invisible clay coatings and micro dye capsules to transfer writing from a top sheet to the duplicates. Perfect for laser printers.
Used for:
Business forms, invoices, purchase orders, receipt books
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.
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
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.
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.
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 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.