Gloss Coated

Gloss paper is typically used for flyers and brochures as it has a high shine. As the ink dries well there is no need for a seal varnish as the ink does not rub off.

Matt Coated

Matt paper is the opposite to gloss – it is coated with a matt finish to produce a paper that isn’t shiny, preventing glare.

Silk Coated

The interim between gloss and matt, silk coated paper has a smooth silky coating, leaving it smooth to the touch but without the shine of glass paper.

Uncoated

Uncoated paper has no coating, making it excellent for ink receptivity and absorbency.

Recycled Paper

Made from re-used paper products, recycled paper is perfect for those who are trying to reduce their environmental impact.

Watermarked Paper

Used in high quality paper watermarked paper give a feel of luxury and high quality. To create its desired effect an impression is pressed into the paper by attaching a wire pattern. This type of paper is commonly used as a security feature for important documents, including exam certificates, letter heads etc.

Chromo Paper

A term used for One Side Coated Printing Paper with smooth surface. The Coating of one side will be glossy or matt as per requirements of the consumer.

Art Paper

A term used for both Sides Coated Printing Paper with smooth surface. The Coating of both sides will be same glossy or matt as per requirements of the consumer.

Map Litho Paper

Map litho Paper is widely used in office application like computer stationery, bills, invoices, cashbooks etc. the Map litho Paper is also used in manufacturing Leaflets/Mailers, Calendars, Writing pads etc.

Textured Paper

Textured Paper has a silky smooth surface structure has been designed to maintain the natural characteristics of a smooth high-white art paper whilst maintaining the necessary natural aesthetics demanded by artists.

Bond Paper

Bond paper is a high quality durable writing paper; bank paper weight. The most common weights are 60 g/m2 (16 lb), 75 g/m2 (20 lb) and 90 g/m2 (24 lb). The name comes from its having originally been made for documents such government bonds. It is now used for letterheads and other stationery; and as

paper for electronic printers

55-90 GSM

This is very thin paper indeed. Most newspapers will commonly be printed on this paper thickness

90-120 GSM

This is the typical range of the type of paper used in printer or photocopier, and buy in boxes from Staples or Rymans. It's ideal for letterheads compliment slips, especially when using uncoated paper that easy to write on.

120 – 170 GSM

This is a thicker range, generally used for posters, and for cheap leaflet and flyer printing. It’s economically priced yet looks and feels good. This is the typical range for hand-outs and leaflets like takeaway menus event flyers.

170 – 300 GSM

Thickest range of available paper. Used for greetings cards, invitations and booklet/brochure cover, etc.

Soft

Soft binding (also known as perfect binding) uses hot glue along the spine to bindyour document and a full colour cover together.

Stapler

The Saddle Stitch method uses wire staples to secure folded sheets of paper. In the printing industry, Saddle Stitching refers to a very popular bookbinding method in which folded sheets are gathered together one inside the other and then stapled through the fold line with wire staples.

Hard

A hardcover, hardbound or hardback book has rigid covers and is stitched in the spine. Looking from the top of the spine, the book can be seen to consist of a number of signatures bound together. When the book is opened in the middle of a signature, the binding threads are visible. Unusually large and heavy books are sometimes bound with wire.

Spiral

Spiral binding is the most economical form of mechanical binding when using plastic or metal. It is commonly used for atlases and other publications where it is necessary or desirable to be able to open the publication back on itself without breaking the spine. There are several types but basically it is made by punching holes along the entire length of the spine of the page and winding a wire helix (like a spring) through the holes to provide a fully flexible hinge at the spine. Spiral coil binding uses a number of different hole patterns for binding documents. The most common hole pattern used with this style is 4:1 pitch (4 holes per inch). However, spiral coil spines are also available for use with 3:1 pitch, 5:1 pitch and 0.400-hole patterns.