Popular Science of Eight Common Types of Paper for Printing

1. Coated Paper

Characteristics: Smooth surface, uniform ink absorption without blurring, and bright and full colors after printing.

Common Weight: 80g, 105g, 128g, 157g (most common), 200g, 250g, 300g, 350g, 400g

Applicable Scenarios: Picture albums, leaflets, magazine covers, product packaging boxes, postcards

 

2. Offset Paper

Characteristics: Coated on both sides, feels smooth and delicate, has small shrinkage, uniform ink absorption, fold resistance, and is not easy to fade.

Common Weight: 60g, 70g, 80g (most common), 90g, 120g, 150g, 200g

Applicable Scenarios: Book text, textbooks, letter paper, ordinary brochures

 

3. White Cardboard

Characteristics: Made of pure wood pulp, thick and rigid texture, excellent stiffness and smoothness, and good fold resistance.

Common Weight: 200g, 250g, 300g (most common), 350g, 400g

Applicable Scenarios: Business cards, invitations, menus, hardcover book covers, handbags, gift boxes, tags

 

4. Pearlescent Paper

Characteristics: Has a pearl-like luster on the surface, thicker than ordinary paper, and high smoothness.

Common Weight: 120g, 250g, 280g (most common)

Applicable Scenarios: High-end picture albums, wedding invitations, gift boxes, brand tags, holiday greeting cards

 

5. Dowling Paper

Characteristics: Also known as offset paper, it has a delicate and warm texture, uniform ink absorption, and clear handwriting after printing.

Common Weight: 70g, 80g (most common), 100g, 120g

Applicable Scenarios: Books, inner pages of picture albums, maps, posters

 

6. Matte Coated Paper

Characteristics: Also known as non-glossy coated paper, it has a matte surface without reflection, and is thinner and whiter than coated paper.

Common Weight: 105g, 128g, 157g (most common), 200g, 250g, 300g

Applicable Scenarios: High-end picture albums, art portfolios, matte magazines, luxury brochures

 

7. Kraft Paper | Retro Powerhouse

Characteristics: Thick fibers but super toughness, water and tear resistance, good load-bearing capacity, and available in various styles such as striped and non-striped.

Common Weight: 60g, 80g, 100g, 120g, 200g, 250g, 400g

Applicable Scenarios: Handbags, file bags, envelopes, notebook covers, wrapping paper

 

8. Newsprint

Characteristics: Light and loose paper, excellent ink absorption, suitable for high-speed printing.

Common Weight: 45g, 48g, 51g, 52g (most common)

Applicable Scenarios: Newspapers, periodicals, textbooks, comic books, temporary leaflets