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Today’s topic is selection. Let’s discuss what kind of paper is very suitable for students’ books and planners for writing and reading. My friends say that it must be the paper produced in China with high stiffness. There are also views that the paper imported from the USA is smooth and bright, the Japanese paper is delicate, and the paper produced by European customers is reflective in strong light, As the industry develops today, offset paper has become an indispensable high-quality product.As the industry develops today, offset paper has become an indispensable high-quality product. Guangzhou Junsc （JSC) Printing Factory Co.,Ltd that a seller who can provide paper choice, So which high-quality and cheap paper should I choose from China? How to compare high-quality paper? Let’s discuss it together.
Offset paper
Offset paper is a special writing and printing paper with a double layer of glue coating, usually used for packaging and label making. The glue added in the factory production process is usually water-based glue or hot melt glue. Both sides of the paper are coated with glue to make it adhere in both directions. Durability, the glue and pulp products used in the factory are environmentally friendly and healthy (FSC, ISO, HACCP), so that the product can be fully adapted to many different types of surfaces, including paper, plastic, glass, metal, etc., so it has a wide range of applications in business and daily life.
Offset paper characteristical
We usually start from these steps to choose offset paper: Smoothness: The surface smoothness of offset paper is not very good, because it does not add a very smooth coating, and the speed of absorbing ink will be very fast, which is very important for printing and writing. It can ensure the clarity of text and images, and it is easier to write and draw. Low roughness: Compared with the very smooth surface of CS2 COATED paper, the rough surface of offset paper can provide a unique texture, which is suitable for certain artworks or special designs. Ink absorption, the ink in printing and writing can be well absorbed in a short time, and there will be no ink scratches on the paper. Texture, the surface of high-quality offset paper is very smooth and delicate, similar to very fine and small granular powder crystals, and there are also surfaces similar to tree bark flocs, The paper color is white, the coating, and the pulp distribution is even,
- Picture B offset paper: 100% wood pulp, neutral sizing, no fluorescence. Good thickness, small two-sidedness; high whiteness ranks first, stable hue, good strength performance, high surface strength, strong printing adaptability, clear and realistic printing colors, etc., very suitable for children’s books, books, or other materials with high requirements.
- Picture D offset paper adopts special treatment technology on the surface, and the whole product is 100% wood pulp, ranking second in whiteness, the paper surface is smooth and delicate, the surface strength is high, the pulp is evenly distributed, it is not easy to lose hair, easy to lose powder, workers must frequently clean the printing machine, it is very suitable for reading materials, magazines, books, notepads, and also suitable for children’s books.
- Picture A: offset paper are yellowish in color, have good strength, and are low in price, making them suitable for books. The disadvantage is that the pulp is unevenly distributed, visibly visible to the naked eye when exposed to light.
In our daily use of these three types of offset paper, if you have high requirements, choose the first one; if you have a limited budget and pursue quality and cost-effectiveness, choose the second one; if the price is low, choose others. Of course, we cannot rule out that some low-priced papers may contain recycled pulp. We must ask clearly when confirming the sample. In the daily business staff’s collection of feedback, we also encounter many customers who pursue low prices and are unwilling to confirm the paper and samples. In the end, the products and services they buy are all very wrong choices. Some customers said they like beige paper Journal, which is more used for customized journals notebook.
What lb offset paper is good for choice?
Book Inner pages: Paper 60LB-90lb is good for planner and journal book inner pages, Below is the LB vs GSM chart, so it is easy to tell what specific LB paper is needed
| LB | 30 LB | 40 LB | 45 LB | 60 LB | 70 LB | 80 LB | 90 LB | 100 LB | 120 LB | 135 LB | 155 LB | 170 LB |
| GSM | 44 gsm | 59 gsm | 67 gsm | 89 gsm | 104 gsm | 118 gsm | 133 gsm | 148 gsm | 178 gsm | 200 gsm | 230 gsm | 252 gsm |
Tab Divider
If the tabs(divider) are between 135LB and 170LB, the thicker the paper, the higher the hardness value. It feels very good to touch and is very suitable for use as a notepad insert (as shown in the picture)
If the budget is sufficient, it is not recommended to choose recycled paper, paper containing fluorescent components, formaldehyde, and paper with poor printing effect. If you have more questions, please contact us for help.
Home printer paper
Every company and family already has an A4 size HP toner printer, ink printer using offset paper, double coated paper (cs2), picture A or Picture D bought from Amazon, Shop, Alibaba, Shopify, retail store. If you choose high-quality paper, you can consider the picture D. The paper pulp is evenly distributed in every square centimeter of paper. So how can we choose the right weight of paper for printing? 50LB, 60LB, 70LB, 80LB are recommended.
Book printing machine use paper
Before we talk about this sub-topic, we have to talk about product positioning and printing equipment in mainland China. For example, baby books, planners, journal notebooks, etc. are likely to be associated with children. It is recommended to use picture B and Picture D. The most commonly used paper for student books is Figure A. Many factories purchase advanced Heidelberg printing presses (more popular in Guangzhou city Guangdong 510000) to increase daily output. According to the strategy of Chinese leaders, Guangdong is very suitable for production and manufacturing development. When choosing suppliers, we should also give priority to cities around Guangzhou, which have convenient transportation, fast transportation and low cost.
Well everyone has theirself favorite paper brand, would you like to add it in the comment section?
