Paper Stock, Paper Sizes & Artwork information

Paper Sizes

ISO A paper sizes

Millimeters
Inches
Points
 
Width
Height
Width
Height
Width
Height
A0
841
1189
33.11
46.81
2384
3370
A1
594
841
23.39
33.11
1684
2384
A2
420
594
16.54
23.39
1190
1684
A3
297
420
11.69
16.54
842
1190
A4
210
297
8.27
11.69
595
842
A5
148
210
5.83
8.27
420
595
A6
105
148
4.13
5.83
298
420
A7
74
105
2.91
4.13
210
298
A8
52
74
2.05
2.91
148
210

Common Business card size 85x55mm

A0, A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7 and A8

Paper Weights

Light paper weights

80 – 100gsm: This is the general weight of standard office paper and would rarely be used in brochures.

110 – 120gsm: This weight is usually used with stationary paper for things such as letterheads and compliment slips.

130 – 170gsm: Heavier, more durable paper usually used forposters, leaflets, flyers and pages inside your brochure.

Medium Paper Weights

170 – 200gsm: This is the midway point between paper and card. It can be used for brochure covers and is great when used for more luxurious posters or quality double sided flyers.

200 – 250gsm: This paper weight is the starting point of heavier card (board) and can add a quality finish to a brochure if used as a cover. 

Read our blog about print finishing options

Thick paper weights

300 – 400gsm: Anything over 300gsm falls into the board category and this is usually the weight at which business card’s start. Board can be used as a cover for brochures but it’s important to remember the stitching and folding implications of using a heavy board as a cover.

400gsm and above: Some luxury business cards are printed on weights up to 1200gsm. Business cards would be considered thick and very good quality at above 400gsm.

Paper Types Explained

Matt / Gloss Lamination

In the printing industry, lamination refers to the process of bonding a clear plastic film onto printed matter to make it stronger and more durable. In most cases, the bonding is applied to both sides of the printed piece so that it is totally enclosed in the plastic film. This protects the piece from stains, tears, moisture and other hazards that can damage or ruin it altogether. Lamination adds strength and rigidity to a printed piece and also makes the colors stand out more.

UV Coating

The “UV” in UV Coating stands for ultra violet. Which is a liquid coating that is applied to a printed sheet then cured under an ultra violet light. The bright  light makes the coating give off a glossier finish. UV Coating creates the desired smooth texture and look on paper products.

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