PAPER TYPES

Below is a list of some of the types of paper that we can provide for your next project.

• Coated paper – Paper which has a coating on one or both sides providing an even surface.
• Uncoated paper – The general name for paper grades that have not been coated.
• Laid – Paper this is textured.
• A rt Paper – The highest quality of coated papers that have a coating of china clay or other mineral applied to each side of the sheet to give a gloss finish.
• Matt coated paper – This paper has calcium carbonate added in its production to make a more satin effect from an art paper. These papers, due to the process, are more prone to rubbing when printed and need to be sealed.
• Carbonless – Paper specially coated to produce an image in black when pressure is applied. Used extensively in sets. There is a top, middle and bottom sheet with the coatings applied accordingly.
• Pulpboard – Matt uncoated boards in white or tinted ranging in thickness.
• Bond – Standard paper for copiers and printers.
• Gloss – A gloss finish produces a shiny and reflective surface on one or both sides of certain coated papers. A higher gloss is usually seen on higher quality coated papers.
• Laid – A laid finish has the appearance of translucent lines running horizontally and vertically in the paper.
• Linen – Linen finished paper resembles linen cloth and is usually produced after the papermaking process as an offline embossing process.
• Matt – A finish on certain coated papers that is smooth but gives a dull appearance. Parchment – A paper finish that has an old or antique appearance.
• Vellum – A vellum finish has an eggshell appearance and is consistent and even but not as much as a smooth finish. Vellum is one of the most popular uncoated finishes and paper with this finish has a high ink absorbency rate.
• Wove – An even finish in uncoated paper with a slight texture.

PAPER SIZES