What types of paper are there?
Paper has been fundamental in the history of mankind. From ancient scrolls, paper has evolved into a large number of different types, each manufactured to meet different needs. In this…
Printing Materials
Recycled paper What is it + 7 benefits
Recycled paper is paper that is turned back into paper. The best paper to use is 100% post-consumer recycled paper, which is made from scraps of paper that the consumer…
Japanese paper or Washi What is it?
Japanese paper, or washi, is one of Japan’s most fundamental and often overlooked artistic products. Over 1,300 years of production it has formed the backbone of many other Japanese art…
Bond paper. Characteristics, uses and advantages
Bond paper is a high-quality, durable writing paper, similar to bank paper, but weighing more than 50 g/m2. The most common weights are 60 g/m2 , 75 g/m2 and 90…
What is the stone paper?
Stone paper, also known as limestone paper, rock paper, generically called bioplastic paper, mineral paper or mineral rich paper, is a type of paper-like, strong and durable material made from…
Tissue paper. What is it? Characteristics and uses
Because of its various benefits and unique qualities, silk printing is a finish that companies should be using as they pursue that luxurious feel, but what is silk paper? Here’s…
What is rice paper? Characteristics and types
Rice paper is a type of paper which, as its name suggests, is made from different parts of the rice plant such as straw or flour, used especially in oriental…
What is laid paper?
Plaid paper is a type of paper with a ribbed texture obtained through the manufacturing process. In the pre-mechanical period of papermaking in Europe (from the 12th to the 19th…
What is newsprint?
Newsprint is a low-cost, non-filmable paper composed primarily of wood pulp and most commonly used for printing newspapers and other publications and advertising material. Invented in 1844 by Charles Fenerty…