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Paper

Book Paper Types: Coated, Uncoated, Cream & More

Choose the right stock for your interior and cover.

Book papers

Uncoated Offset 60–120 g/m²Novels and nonfiction text, Workbooks, Letterhead Cream (Natural) Book Paper 55–90 g/m²Fiction, Memoir, Poetry White Book Paper 50–90 g/m²Nonfiction, Textbooks, Books with images Groundwood / Mechanical Paper 40–60 g/m²Mass-market paperbacks, Newsprint, Directories Bible (India) Paper 25–50 g/m²Bibles, Dictionaries, Collected works

Coated papers

Gloss Coated 90–170 g/m²Photo books, Magazines, Brochures, Picture books Matte Coated 90–170 g/m²Cookbooks, Art books, Reports Silk / Satin Coated 100–170 g/m²Illustrated nonfiction, Catalogues, Annual reports

Cover stocks

C1S Cover Board 220–300 g/m² (roughly 10–12 pt)Paperback covers C2S Cover Board 250–350 g/m²Covers printed inside, Postcards, Folders

Sustainable papers

Recycled Paper AnyEco-conscious titles, Workbooks, Office use FSC-Certified Paper AnyTrade publishing, Any book wanting a sustainability claim

Specialty papers

Kraft Paper 70–300 g/m²Notebook covers, Packaging, Craft projects Laid & Linen Textured Paper 90–300 g/m²Endpapers, Stationery, Invitations Watercolour & Art Paper 180–640 g/m²Artists' books, Limited editions

Comparing weights? Use the paper weight chart to convert between g/m² and pounds.

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