more specific paper and boards - core Flashcards
what is the gsm of copier paper
80 gsm
what are the properties and uses of copier paper?
thin, lightweight and cheap
writing, drawing and printing
what is the gsm of cartridge paper?
80-140 gsm
what are the properties and uses of cartridge paper?
creamy, thick and heavyweight
drawing, printing and water colour painting
what properties does tracing paper have?
translucent
very thin
strong
long drying time
what is the minimum gsm for board?
170 gsm
how can paper or card be strengthened?
lamination
corrugation
give a description of folding boxboard
top layer made of bleached pulp, inner layer unbleached, used for food packaging
why wouldn’t you use solid white board for food packaging?
solid white board is much more expensive and thicker and heavier
what is corrugated cardboard used for and why?
it is used for protective packaging because it is impact resistance
which of these is most flexible?
foam core board
solid white board
corrugated cardboard
corrugated cardboard
which of the following is most printable?
solid white board
foil lined board
tracing paper
solid white board
which of the following is most biodegradable?
foil lined board
foam board
folding box board
folding box board
what properties are important when choosing a paper or card for printing onto?
whether it is bleedproof
smoothness
how white it is
why is packaging laminate not biodegradable?
because lamination involves either plastic or metals in the process and therefor slow the rate of decomposition eg they cannot biodegrade
