Paper size

A series

A series	Millimetres
A0	841 x 1189
A1	594 x 841
A2	420 x 594
A3	297 x 420
A4	210 x 297
A5	148.5 x 210
A6	105 x 148.5

 

Envelopes

Envelope styles:

Sizes - C range

Connected to both envelopes and folders, the 'C' range allows 'A' sized items to be inserted.

DL	110mm x 220mm
C8	81mm x 57mm
C7	114mm x 81mm
C6	162mm x 114mm
C5	229mm x 162mm
C4	324mm x 229mm

 

What is the difference between coated and uncoated paper/card?

As the name suggests, coated paper/card has a coating, usually of china clay, this gives it a smooth finish. The coated paper/card that we offer come in a gloss or silk (sometimes called satin) finish. Coated paper/card is suitable for projects requiring a high quality finish such as booklets, brochures, flyers, leaflets, posters and presentation folders to name a few.

Standard uncoated paper doesn't have a coating and is therefore not as smooth as coated paper, you would use this in your fax machine or photocopier. Premium quality uncoated papers are much smoother and of higher quality, we offer premium quality uncoated paper as standard on all of our compliment slips and letterheads.

 

What is single side coated art card?

Coated stock does not offer a perfect surface to write on, due to its smooth finish biro's tend to smudge, single side coated art card as the name suggests has one side coated and the other side uncoated (explained above), this particular stock is used for our Greetings Cards and Postcards.

 

What is NCR paper?

The letters NCR stand for 'N'o 'C'arbon 'R'equired, this stock is used for our NCR pads and means you no longer have to use messy carbon paper.

 

What is the difference between gloss and silk paper/card?

Gloss has a shiny surface and silk has more of a matt finish.

 

What is the difference between 130gsm, 170gsm, 300gsm and 350gsm?

It is normal practice to specify the thickness of paper/card by its weight in grams per square metre (GSM or GM). Fax and photocopier paper is usually around 80gsm, a high quality letterhead is around 120gsm, a leaflet such as a takeaway menu is around 130gsm/170gsm, a flyer or postcard is around 300gsm and a high quality business card is around 350gsm.

As thickness is measured by the paper's weight, one manufacturer's 170gsm paper may seem slightly bulkier or stiffer than a competitor's product. Uncoated papers tend to be bulkier than their coated counterparts, that said, a paper's GSM rating is a good guide to show how thick or stiff the paper will feel.

 

What is the difference between a gloss and matt laminate finish?

A gloss or matt laminate finish is usually applied to business cards, although it can be applied to a number of other products. The finish gives the product a laminate coating, like a transparent film of plastic, this will make the product more sturdy and water resistant to the treated surfaces. A gloss finish is ultra shiny and really brings out the colour in designs where as a matt finish only has a slight sheen and mutes the colour to an extent.

 

Can I print on my product with my home/office printer?

Our compliment slips and letterheads are always printed onto premium uncoated paper, the paper that we use is inkjet and laser compatible. None of our coated stock can be printed on with a home/office printer.