PreQ Graphics - 1.2b Types of paper and cards

"Yuki, yuki wake up!" "huh?" "YUKI, your dog is cracked at COD!" DISTURBING THE PEAC-__________________________I am loosing my sanity

gsm definition

grams per square meter

Copier paper appearance

Brilliant white paper treated for a smooth finish

Copier paper characteristics

80-100gsm, treated to enable ink to dry on the surface

Copier paper uses

Desktop printing and photocopying

Card appearance

Bleached white or coloured

Card characteristics

200-400gsm, may be treated to enable ink to dry on the surface

Card uses

Luxurious posters, book covers, business cards

Corrugated card appearance

Natural brown board finished on one or both sides with bonded paper

Corrugated card characteristics

1000-5000 microns, strong lightweight and rigid perpendicular to corrugations. Insulative and easy to print on

Corrugated card uses

packaging, boxes and impact protection

Solid white board appearance

High quality card, brilliant white smooth finish on both sides

Solid white board characteristics

200-500gsm, stiff board, holds color and easily cut or creased

Solid white board uses

High quality packaging, posters and cards

Mount board appearance

A white core with a high quality coloured paper bonded to one or both sides

Mount board characteristics

500-3000 microns, colorful, Thick, rigid, fine finish, cuts well.

Mount board uses

Mounting pictures, Model making

Duplex card appearance

White bleached surface on one side

Duplex card characteristics

200-500gsm, stiff, lightweight coatings, lower cost than fully bleached board

Duplex card uses

Packaging, food and drink containers

Carton board appearance

Natural brown or white, coated or uncoated

Carton board characteristics

200-1500 micron
variable thickness when layered, can be coated or foil lined to hold food and liquids, full colour printing possible

Carton board uses

Food containers, packaging, advertising displays

Moulded paper pulp Appearance

Textured, unbleached, often moulded into different shapes

Moulded paper pulp characteristics

Eco-friendly, recyclable, compostable, biodegradable.

Moulded paper pulp uses

Packaging trays, Disposable cup holders, disposable plates

Foam core board Appearance

A composite material - smooth board surface front and back, foam inner core

Foam core board characteristics

3-10mm thick, lightweight and rigid in all directions. Can crease and crack under pressure, expanded polystyrene centre, limited colour options

Foam core board uses

Architectural models, model making, prototyping, mounting and framing of photographs and artwork

Foil lined board appearance

A composite material - white card usually coated or laminated with aluminium foil bonded on one side

Foil lined board characteristics

200-400gsm, stiff, foil reflects heat and a water and oil resistant coating

Foil lined board uses

Takeaway containers and lids, used to retain heat for longer.

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An image of Copier paper

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An image of Corrugated card

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Image of Solid white board

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Image of mounted board