paper and boards

bleed proof paper

ink doesn’t spread or “bleed”

cartridge paper

high quality textured surface

grid paper

square or isometric for technical drawing

layout paper

thin, translucent, can see light through

tracing paper

semi-transparent for copying images

corrugated cardboard

fluted inner core, strong, rigid

duplex board

different colour / texture each side

foil lined board

lined with aluminium foil for food packaging

foam core board

polystyrene foam between outer layers

ink jet card

ink doesn’t bleed when printed on high definition

solid white board

bleached surface ideal for printing

GSM

grams per square meter