What are the different grades of paper?

What are the different grades of paper?

Understanding the 4 Most Popular Types of Paper Grades in…

• Clay Coated News Backboard (CCNB)
• Folding Box Board (FBB)
• Solid Bleached Sulfate Board (SBS)
• Natural Kraft or Coated Unbleached Kraft (SUS or CUK)

What is the best GSM for paper?

Using The Correct GSM Paper Paper weights go as low as 40gsm for tracing paper and the optimum for most laser printers is 80gsm general-purpose printing paper. General users don’t worry about GSM limitations as they mostly print standard documents using the 80gsm reams of paper, which is recommended.

What does LWC stand for on wrapping paper?

LWC: Lightweight coated (LWC) paper is made from a pulp achieved through a mechanical pulping process.

What is the lowest grade paper?

Grade. All types of paper are graded. Offset papers may range from the highest grade of “Premium” to the lowest grade of “5”. Generally, the higher the grade is, the higher the level of whiteness and brightness of the stock will be.

What weight is good quality paper?

In general, fine business papers, printer papers and personal stationery range in weight from 20 lb. to 32 lb. The most common paper weight today is 20 lb. One rule of thumb to follow is: The heavier the basic weight, the thicker the sheet. The thicker the sheet, the more impressive it feels.

What is the best quality printing paper?

Best Printer Paper

• Hammermill. Premium Inkjet & Laser Multipurpose Paper. Most Comprehensive.
• AmazonBasics. 30% Recycled Multipurpose Copy Paper. Most Eco-friendly.
• HP. Multipurpose20 Printer Paper. Most Versatile.
• Epson. Premium Presentation Paper. Double-Sided Printing.
• HP. BrightWhite24 Printer Paper. Leading Brand.

Is 80gsm a good paper?

paper thickness Low grade photocopier paper is around 80gsm; letterheads 100-120gsm with good quality letterhead around 120gsm. Business cards are around 350gsm and flyers around 300gsm-350gsm. Some papers seem thicker or bulkier than others, despite being the same weight.

Which is better 70 GSM or 80 GSM?

The great thing about good-quality 70 or 75gsm paper is that it has been made with superior wood fibre. It ends up as thick or even thicker than standard 80gsm paper, so it runs perfectly! A 70gsm Eucalyptus-pulp paper can use up to 37% less wood pulp than a standard 80gsm to make the same number of reams.

What paper weight is tissue paper?

Generally tissue paper ranges from 10 to 35 GSM. For comparison, office printer paper is typically 70 to 100 GSM and greeting cards are 250+ GSM.

What is the highest quality paper?

Rag paper
Rag paper contains 100% linen and/or cotton fibre and is therefore the highest quality and most expensive paper. Half-rag paper usually contains 50% rag fibre and 50% cellulose. There are also different grades of inexpensive paper made of 25% rag fibre and 75% cellulose.

Is 20lb paper thick?

The standard printer paper used in offices is called Bond paper. It starts at 20lb thickness. This type of paper got its name in the late 1800s when it was used to print government bonds and other official documents. It can be used in printers, copy machines, and fax machines.

Is 65 lb or 110 lb cardstock thicker?

110 lb cardstock is almost twice the weight of 65 lb cardstock, with 130 lb cardstock being the heaviest (as far as I know) so if you want the heavier of the two, go for the 110 lb cardstock instead of the 65 lb cardstock.