paper & board examples

Question 1

tissue paper

Answer 1

A: comes in many colours, can be sold in ply form
C: 10-35gsm, lightweight, soft, absorbent
U: packaging, arts and crafts, toilet roll

Question 2

newsprint paper

Answer 2

A: off white, thin, rough
C: 45-55gsm, lightweight, very cheap, uncoated
U: commercial newspapers and magazines

Question 3

photocopy paper

Answer 3

A: brilliant white, smooth texture
C: 70-150gsm, lightweight, cheap, good for laser printing
U: photocopying, home printing, school worksheets

Question 4

photo paper

Answer 4

A: brilliant white, coated on one side, smooth, shiny finish
C: 120-260gsm, high quality, can have a gloss/satin/matte finish
U: photographic prints, greetings cards, presentation

Question 5

carton board

Answer 5

A: natural brown or white, can be layered or single ply
C: 200-1500 microns, can be very thick, can be foil lined & printed on
U: packaging, food containers, point of sale displays

Question 6

mountboard

Answer 6

A: high quality finish on one side, comes in different colours
C: 500-2500 microns, thick, rigid, fine finish, cuts well
U: mounting of art and photographs, display boards