Base Paper for Packaging weight from 55~400gsm
Time: 04 Nov,2024 | 387 reviews1 Copperplate paper
Also known as coated printing paper, it is made by applying a layer of white coating on the surface of the base paper and subjecting it to super calendering processing
Features: Smooth surface, high whiteness, good elasticity, strong water absorption of ink, high color reproduction, strong reflective effect, and corresponding texture not so prominent
There are two types: single-sided and double-sided
Main uses: Printing picture books, art books, book covers, postcards, calendars, etc
Common weight: 80, 105, 128, 157, 200,250, 300, 350 (g/㎡)
2 light coated paper
Compared to copperplate paper, lightly coated paper requires less coating processing, with only a thin layer of coating on both sides
Characteristics: Currently, the color printing effect of lightly coated paper is almost equivalent to that of copperplate paper, and its price is higher than that of general printing paper, but it is much more suitable than copperplate paper
Main use: magazine and journal pages, flyers
Common weight: 55-70g/m
The base paper weight is 35-50g/m, and the single-sided coating amount is 8-10g/ ㎡)
3 matte paper
Also known as matte copperplate paper, its reflection is not as strong as copperplate paper
Features: Matte surface copperplate paper, evenly distributed paper fibers, good thickness, high density, good elasticity, strong water resistance, finer and more textured printing patterns
The absorption and receiving state of ink are slightly lower than that of copperplate paper, but the thickness is slightly higher than that of copperplate paper, and the corresponding price is also higher
Main use: high-end product brochure, or matte magazine
Common weight: 80, 105, 128, 157, 200,250, 300, 350 (g/㎡)
4 white cardboard
A type of special paper, which is a thick and strong white cardboard
Divided into two types: yellow core and white core
Features: Strong, thick, smooth, tear resistant, color printing effect not inferior to copperplate paper, moderate price, high hardness, stiffness, and thickness among papers of the same weight, overall high cost-effectiveness
Main uses: Printing business cards, postcards, invitations, packaging
Common weight: 250, 300, 350, 400 (g)/㎡)
5 sulfuric acid paper
Also known as tracing paper, the paper is soaked in sulfuric acid and treated with glycerol, and then dried
Features: Transparent, waterproof, and oil resistant, but the ink adsorption ability is poor and not easy to dry. The required drying time is more than three times that of ordinary copperplate paper. It is prone to deformation when exposed to water, and wrinkles when exposed to air drying. It can only be naturally dried when printing special colors such as gold, silver, white ink, etc. The artistic effect is good
Main purpose: Generally used in combination with other paper materials
While increasing the design quality, it is also possible to add some fun elements suitable for album covers, gift box packaging, hardcover book title pages, and decorative pages
Common weight: 80, 105, 128, 157, 200, 250, 300, 350 (g/㎡)