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