paper types

stock forms

stock forms

sizes A0-A8

A0= biggest and A8= smallest

each A is half of the previous e.g A5 is half of A4

paper thickness is measured in GSM

standard photocopy paper is 80gsm

layout paper

white translucent paper with a smooth surface

cartridge paper

off-white paper usually with a slightly textured surface

tracing paper

translucent paper slightly thicker than layout paper

bleed-proof paper

similar to cartridge paper but has a bleed-proof layer on once side so that colours do not run

treated paper

plain paper with a clear binder or die layer applied to help hold the image on the paper surface and brighten the image. surface sheens such as high gloss or matte available

water colour paper

available in absorbent, smooth, hot pressed or more textured cold-pressed and heavily textured rough