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Types of Paper | Characteristics
Types of Paper
Almost any type, weight, and color of paper can be used in
the manufacture of single sheet products. The chart below shows some of the
more common papers and their uses.
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Type
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Common Weights
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Possible Uses
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Bond
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15 lb., 18 lb., 20 lb., 24 lb.
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Letterheads, Notepads, Flyers, Brochures
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Offset
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50 lb., 60 lb., 70 lb.
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Letterheads, Flyers, Brochures, Mailers
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Ledger
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28 lb., 32 lb., 36 lb.
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Inserts, Brochures, Folders, Mailers
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Cover
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65 lb., 80 lb.
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Brochures, Folders, Mailers, Business Cards
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Index
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90 lb., 110 lb.
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Mailers, Folders, Business Cards
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Tag
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100 lb., 125 lb., 150 lb.
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Mailers, Folders, Business Cards, Posters
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25% Rag Content
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20 lb., 24 lb.
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Letterheads, Stationery
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Recycled
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Various weights
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Various
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Characteristics
- Whiteness: The paper's ability to reflect all colors of light.
- Brightness: The paper's ability to reflect a volume of light.
- Opacity: The ability of not showing a printed image through to the
other side of the sheet.
- Holdout: The ability to hold a uniform layer of ink on the paper.
Higher holdout means a sharper dot and increased ink gloss on the paper.
- Finish: A glossy finish offers the best finish for reproduction detail
and a dull or matte finish is suitable for large quantities of text.
- Smoothness: The consistent continuity of the paper's surface.
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