Printing is the technology of transferring the ink of the original text, pictures, photos, anti-counterfeiting and other manuscripts to the surface of paper, textiles, plastics, leather, PVC, PC and other materials through plate making, inking and pressurization, so as to copy the original content in batches. Printing is the process of transferring the approved printing plate to the substrate through printing machinery and special ink. Today, the editor of Changsha Yunyang Advertising will give you a popular science about the classification, characteristics and main uses of printing paper commonly used in product printing.

Coated paper

Characteristics: Smooth surface, high whiteness, uniform distribution of paper fibers, consistent thickness, small elasticity, good elasticity and strong water resistance and tensile strength, and very good ink absorption and acceptance. Coated paper is available in single-sided and double-sided types.
Main uses: Mainly used for printing albums, making covers, printing business cards, exquisite product samples and color trademarks, etc.
Gram weight: Commonly available are 80, 105, 128, 157, 200, 250, 300, 350 (g/m2).

Semi-coated paper

Characteristics: Different from coated paper, this paper has a matte surface, uniform distribution of paper fibers, good thickness, high density, good elasticity, strong water resistance and tensile strength, and slightly lower ink absorption and reception than coated paper, but slightly higher thickness than coated paper.
Main uses: Mainly used for printing albums, cards, postcards, exquisite product samples, etc.
Gram weight: Commonly available are 80, 105, 128, 157, 200, 250, 300, 350 (g/m2).

White cardboard

Characteristics: It is a thicker and firmer white cardboard. There are two types: yellow core and white core.
Main uses: Mainly used for printing business cards, postcards, invitations, certificates and printed materials for packaging and decoration.
Weight: 250, 300, 350, 400 (g/m2).

Whiteboard

Characteristics: The inner core is gray, the paper is thick and strong. There are two types: gray background white and white background white.
Main use: Mainly used for various printed materials for packaging and decoration.
Gram weight: 250, 300, 350, 400 (g/m2).

Offset paper

Characteristics: Widely applicable, stable quality.
Main use: Mainly used for various manuals, envelopes, letterheads, etc.
Gram weight: 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 120 (g/m2).

Writing paper

Characteristics: Writing paper is paper for writing with ink, and the paper is required not to bleed when writing.
Main use: Mainly used for printing exercise books, diaries, forms and account books, etc.
Gram weight: 45, 50, 60, 70, 80 (g/m2).

Kraft paper

Characteristics: It has high tensile strength and is available in single gloss, double gloss, stripes, and no grain. It is divided into white kraft and yellow kraft.

Main uses: It is mainly used for wrapping paper, envelopes, paper bags, etc.

Gram weight: 60, 70, 80, 100, 120 (g/m2).

Art paper

Characteristics: There are many types.

Main uses: It is mainly used in exquisite book covers, albums, brochures, invitations, greeting cards, high-end office paper, business cards, high-end packaging paper, etc.

Self-adhesive paper

Characteristics: Due to the adhesive on the back, the paper is thinner. It is divided into mirror, copperplate, writing self-adhesive, etc., and the viscosity is different.

Main uses: It is mainly used for trademark stickers, packaging, etc.

Gram weight: 70, 80, 90, 100, 120 (g/m2).

Changsha Yunyang Advertising Co., Ltd. is an advertising product supply chain service company that integrates advertising display materials, advertising printed materials, and event materials. The company is committed to high-standard advertising visual display services and provides a variety of advertising display materials. In Changsha, the company’s industries include a paper printing factory, an advertising production factory, and an 800-square-meter material storage warehouse. At the same time, it maintains in-depth cooperation with more than 20 product suppliers.