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STANDARD PAPER TYPES

20lb paper

Multiuse

Best used for black and white copies, 94 brightness comes in 8.5x11, 8.5x14 and 11x17. Typically, your cheapest product paper for quick low budget projects.

28lb paper Premium

Best used for color copies, 100 brightness and comes in 8.5x11, 8.5x14 and 11x17. Typically, your best selection for presentations or color printing projects.

67lb paper Cardstock

90lb paper

Heavier Cardstock

110lb paper

Heaviest Cardstock

Best used for covers, backs, photos and comes in 8.5x11, 8.5x14 and 11x17. Typically, your best selection for copies to last longer and add durability.

Best used for covers, backs, photos and comes in 8.5x11, 8.5x14 and 11x17 with matte and glossy options for printing a more professional look.

Best used for greeting cards, postcards, photos and comes in 8.5x11, 8.5x14 and 11x17 with matte and glossy options for a more professional look.

Special Paper Types

Extra Thick 16pt paper Ultra Thick Text weight paper Matte, Satin, Gloss paper Recycled paper Linen paper

14pt paper

Extra thick

0.356mm 14pt paper, the most popular paper for business cards and postcards for a professional thickness. 14pt. paper comes in matte, satin or gloss and is comparable to 110lb paper.

Ultra thick

0.406mm 16pt paper, the most popular paper for business cards, postcards and greeting cards. Its luxurious and durable but expensive available in matte, satin and gloss.

Text weight paper is an offset paper, great for brochures, booklets, envelopes or special press print. Available in weights ranging from 70#, 80#, 100# text in coated smooth, satin or matte finish.

Matte paper is most used throughout the county it has a bristol feel, flat finish touch. Satin has a luster semi gloss or pearl look. Gloss paper is smooth, and shinny traditionally used for photographs.

Recycled paper is available upon request, it is special order and ranges from 30% 100% post consumer. Linen paper is commonly used for letterhead and has a stich design rough texture for a professional look.

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