An Overview of the 4 Most Common Paper Grades Used in Packaging

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An Overview of the 4 Most Common Paper Grades
Used in Packaging

• Paper grade and paperweight are two terms youre
  likely to come across as you learn more about
  custom packaging.

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Lets get down to the nitty-gritty of packaging
paperweights and grades right away.

• Paper Weights A Quick Guide
• For packaging purposes, paperweights are useful
  in determining the thickness or thickness, as
  well as indicating the papers durability.
• When it comes to paperweights, its important to
  keep in mind that the method used in the USA
  differs from that used in other countries.
• Paperweight is based on the country of origin in
  the United States. A square unit of paper weighs
  less than a pound in the rest of the world.

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Inquiring into the Different Paper Grades

• Paper grades are determined by the intended use
  of the paper. They are as follows
• Printing Papers That Arent Coated in any Way
• Uncoated offset papers are a popular commodity
  grade.
• As a result of its alkaline, rather than acidic,
  composition, this type of paper is frequently
  used for archival purposes. In addition, the
  papers internal bonding is excellent, and the
  paper itself is quite durable.
• Depending on the finish, offset paper can weigh
  anywhere from 50 pounds to 80 pounds and have a
  smooth, vellum, or patterned finish like linen.
• The quality of the pulp in the opaque paper is
  superior to that of regular paper. Its also true
  to its name that this type of paper has a higher
  opacity, which makes it harder to see through.

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With a satin finish, film coat, or a simple thin
coat, opaque paper can be finished in many ways.

• A Piece of Paper
• Corporate letters and even handwritten notes
  often use this paper, which is also known as
  Correspondence or Bond Papers. It can be found
  nestled inside your home printer or office
  printer, depending on where you work.
• Adding a watermark or cotton fibers to this type
  of paper will make it more durable and give it a
  more refined appearance.
• Text and cover papers are included in the
  package.
• Text and cover papers are high-quality, uncoated
  papers that can be used for everything from
  report covers to business cards. There are many
  different types of presentation papers to choose
  from, each with its own unique characteristics
  that make them perfect for any occasion.

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Packaging Uses 4 Common Paper Grades

• Things like 100 and various coated or uncoated
  types can overwhelm you. To be sure, there is a
  trick to deciphering the papers grading.
• The more GSM or PT Units a piece of paper has,
  the thicker it is. More weight can be supported
  by a thicker material, which is more resistant to
  wear and tear.
• If youre looking for the best stock or custom
  paperboard, here are the four most common grades
  youll likely find
• Backboards coated in clay for the news (CCNB)
• If youre concerned about moisture affecting your
  product, its best not to use this type of
  packaging because of its nature and composition.
  This type of paper is most commonly use to create
  foldable carton packaging.

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Box Board Folding (FBB)

• Chemical and mechanical processes are combine to
  create a pulp thats several layers thick, which
  provides exceptional strength and durability to
  folding boxboard, or FBB. This papers chemical
  layer is breach, making it an ideal surface for
  producing prints of exceptional quality.
• Compared to other grades of paper, this material
  is a good choice for a wide range of products,
  including food, cosmetics, and even
  pharmaceuticals, as it is stiffer.