{"id":14788,"date":"2023-02-21T05:12:02","date_gmt":"2023-02-21T05:12:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/s2022.qinprinting.com\/?page_id=14788"},"modified":"2025-11-11T17:05:18","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T09:05:18","slug":"paper-options","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/paper-options\/","title":{"rendered":"Paper Options"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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A helpful guide to the paper and\u00a0 material options available for offset printing products from books and brochures to magazines, catalogs, boxes, card decks and board games<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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You can choose from a vast range of different paper options to best suit your print project.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Coated Paper (Gloss and Matte)<\/a><\/span>

For high-resolution color printing, offering crisp detail and vibrant saturation.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Uncoated Paper (Offset Paper)<\/a><\/span>

Absorbent, non-glossy paper ideal for text-heavy projects and writable surfaces.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Coated One Side Paper (C1S)<\/a><\/span>

Coated on one side only; commonly used in packaging, card deck, and cover.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Holographic Paper<\/a><\/span>

Reflective and decorative, used to create visually striking printed pieces.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Vellum Paper<\/a><\/span>

Lightweight and translucent, suitable for overlays and artistic applications.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Textured Paper\u200a<\/a><\/span>

Papers with a surface that has a textile or fabric-like appearance and feel<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Colored Paper<\/a><\/span>

Paper that's pre-colored in a vast array of hues.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Metallic Cardstock<\/a><\/span>

Gold, Silver & Silver Holographic Cardstock<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Soft-Touch Cardstock <\/a><\/span>

A premium colored paperboard with a soft-touch topcoat<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Special Paper<\/a><\/span>

A wide variety of textured, metallic, colored, or functional papers for unique finishes.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Beyond paper, we offer additional covering and structural materials suitable for bookbinding.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Cloth<\/a><\/span>

Traditional woven cloths used for hardcover books and specialty presentation items.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Imitation Leather<\/a><\/span>

Eco-friendly faux leather offering a premium appearance with excellent durability.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Paper Calculation Tools and Guides<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Technical guidance to help you interpret and compare paper weight and thickness across regional systems.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Paper Weight Conversion: GSM to LB<\/a><\/span>

A reference table and online tool to help match metric and imperial paper weights.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Understanding Paper Thickness<\/a><\/span>

Explanation of how paper weight relates to perceived thickness and usage.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Paper Sample Manual<\/a><\/span>

A hands-on resource with physical samples of most paper and material options available upon request.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Paper and Other Printing Materials A helpful guide to the paper and\u00a0 material options available for offset printing products from books and brochures to magazines, catalogs, boxes, card decks and board games Paper Types You can choose from a vast range of different paper options to best suit your print project. Coated Paper (Gloss and 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