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Paper Stocks

We can order and print on virtually any paper stock you request. Stock types are constantly changing as paper production technology evolves. It would be impossible to list all the paper stocks available to us.

The stock sizes listed are our most common sizes and there are others available to us. The thickness' listed are averages and will vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.

Dot Gain

In all the tables below, the dot gain rating refers to:

Poor rough stock to print on; gain if often over 30%. Usually demands printing at line screens of 133 Lines Per Inch or less to insure adequate printing.
Average Gains about 22%- 28% at mid-tone (50%) on press
Good Gains about 18%-24%
Excellent Gains about 12%-20%

Click on the link below to jump to the appropriate section or scroll through the tables:

Uncoated Book or Text Stocks
Coated Book or Text Stocks
Uncoated Cover Stocks
Coated Cover Stocks

Board Stocks
Special Stocks
Non-Paper Lithographic Stocks







Uncoated Book or Text Stocks ( Includes Textured Stocks)

An uncoated stock is an average stock usually used for book production. It has an average roughness (called the "tooth" of the stock) and is a general-purpose paper and is usually the most inexpensive stock for most jobs.

Stock Name Sizes Available Thickness     Dot Gain Control Color Applications
Smooth Book 17.5"X22.5"
19"X25"
23"X29"
23"X35"
25"X38"
28"X40"
35"X45"
50, 60, 70, 80 lb. Good White,
colors
available
General purpose: programs, brochures, flyers, just about anything
Vellum Book 23"X35" 50, 60, 70, 80 lb. Good White,
colors
available
General purpose; programs, brochures, flyers, just about anything. Has a "velvety" feel over smooth.
Text 23"X35" 60, 70, 80 lb. Average White and colors available General purpose: programs, brochures, flyers, just about anything. Text stocks are a little thinner and "show through" is higher on white stocks.
Smooth Text 23"X35" 60, 70, 80 lb Average Many colors and textures available General purpose: programs, brochures, flyers, just about anything.
Vellum Text 23"X35" 60, 70, 80 lb. Good Many colors available Brochures, flyers, letterheads.
Linen Text 23"X35" 60. 70, 80 lb. Average
to poor
Mansion White Brochures, flyers, letterheads. Has a textured finish.
Laid or wove 23"X35" 60, 70, 80 lb. Average
to poor
Many colors and fiber-added colors available Brochures, flyers, letterheads. Has a textured finish.




Coated Book or Text Stocks

A coated stock is one that has been pre-coated with varnish during the paper making process. Because of their smooth, hard surface, glossy stocks provide the cleanest printing and a sparkly bright finish that is great for brochures and posters. The coated stocks below include matte, dull, and gloss grades and come in white only.

Stock Name Sizes Available Thickness     Dot Gain Control Color Applications
Gloss 19"X25"
23" X 29"
23"X35"
25"X38"
28"X40"
60 (.0028") lb.
70 (.0032") lb.
80 (.0037") lb.
100 (.0047") lb.
excellent White Brochures, light posters, fliers. Bright shiny finish.
Matte 17.5"X22.5"
19"X25"
23" X 29"
23"X35"
25"X38"
60 (.0033") lb.
70 (.0040") lb.
80 (.0048") lb.
100 (.0062") lb.
excellent White Brochures, light posters, fliers, letterheads, business cards. Soft surface with tight dot printing of gloss stocks.
Dull 19"X25"
23"X35"
25"X38"
28"X40"
70 (.0033") lb.
80 (.0039") lb. 100 (.0049") lb.
excellent White Brochures, light posters, fliers, letterheads, business cards. Soft surface with tight dot printing of gloss stocks. Smoother feel than mattes. Note thinner caliper than matte.


Uncoated Cover Stocks

Cover Stocks are used for posters, presentation folders, book covers, or anything requiring a little more fortitude.

Stock Name Sizes Available Thickness     Dot Gain Control Color Applications
Smooth Text Cover 23"X35"
25.5"X38"
26"X40"
65, (.008") lb.
80 (.010") lb.
Average White and many colors available Book covers, posters, presentation folders, mailers, etc.
Vellum Text Cover 23"X35"
26"X40"
65, (.0094") lb.
80 (.010") lb.
Average White and many colors available Book covers, posters, presentation folders, mailers, etc.
Laid, Linen, or Wove Text Cover 23"X35"
26"X40"
65, (.008") lb.
80 (.011") lb.
100(.013") lb.
Average to poor White and many colors available Book covers, posters, presentation folders, etc. Textured finish requires more coarse line screens.
Felt Text Cover 23"X35"
26"X40"
65, (.0114") lb. 80 (.014") lb.
100 (.0175") lb.
Average to poor White and many colors available Book covers, posters, presentation folders, etc. Textured finish requires more coarse line screens.


Coated Cover Stocks

Coated cover stocks come in two types: text covers and coated cover (also called "cast-coated".) Text covers are similar to the stocks above, measured by ream weight, whereas coated covers are measured by a point thickness and come coated on one or two-sides and only in white.

Stock Name Sizes Available Thickness     Dot Gain Control Color Applications
Gloss Cover 19"X25"
20"X26"
25"X38"
23"X35"
25"X38"
26"X40"
28"X40"
60 (.005") lb.
65 (.0062") lb.
80(.007") lb.
100(.009") lb.
excellent White Book covers, posters, presentation folders, business cards, post cards, mailers, etc.
Matte Cover 20"X26"
25"X38"
23"X35"
25"X38"
26"X40"
65 (.0078") lb.
80 (.0094") lb.
100(.0106") lb.
excellent White Book covers, posters, presentation folders, business cards, post cards, mailers, etc. Glare-free matte finish.
Dull Cover 20"X26"
23"X35"
25"X38"
26"X40"
60 (.0054") lb.
80 (.0073") lb.
100(.0975") lb.
excellent White Book covers, posters, presentation folders, business cards, post cards, mailers, etc. Glare-free smooth finish.
Cast Coated Cover
one- or two-side
coated
("Kromekote")
20"X26"
23"X35"
25"X38"
26"X40"
28"X40"
7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 18, or 24 pt.
(.006", .008", .010", or .012")
excellent White Posters, presentation folders, business cards, post cards, mailers, etc. Extremely high gloss coated finish makes for slick and shiny pieces.


Board Stocks

Thick board stocks are important for point-of purchase displays (easels), heavy poster applications, or for a light pad backing.

Stock Name Sizes Available Thickness     Dot Gain Control Color Applications
Vellum Bristol Cover 25"X38" 57 (.007")
67 (.0085") lb.
80(.010") lb.
Average White and many colors available Post cards, placards, posters
Tag Board 22.5"X28.5"
24"X36"
100(.007") lb.
125(.009") lb.
150(.011") lb.
175 (.013") lb.
200 (.015") lb.
Average to poor White and many colors available Post cards, placards, posters
Index Stock 22.5"X35"
30.5"X25.5"
90 (.0073") lb.
110 (.0093") lb.
140(.0113") lb.
Average to poor White and many colors available General purpose index card stock


Special Stocks

Below are just a few stocks beyond the normal papers used in printing:

Stock Name Sizes Available Thickness     Dot Gain Control Color Applications
Carbonless Copies
2, 3, 4, or
5 part NCR
8.5"X11"
8.5"X14"
11"X17"
17, 19, 22, 28, 33, or 36 lb sheets, 105 lb tag base poor white
Pink
Canary
Goldenrod
Blue
(pre-collated)
Forms, ledgers, tickets, invoices, etc.
Any type of pre-
assembled envelope
6"X9"
to 10"X13"
24, 28 lb. Average to poor Virtually any although white or manila is mostly common and accepted by postal regulations. postal, invitation, clerical
Gummed or Pressure Sensitive**
Smooth, matte, dull, gloss, coated papers or vinyl labels
26"X20"
17"X22"
8.5"X11"
60, 70, or 80 lb. excellent to poor White and many colors available, including fluorescents.
Vinyl and foil adhesive back also available.
Any application


**Pre die cut labels are not listed here as there are virtually thousands of configurations. We can print to any pre-die cut label configuration or have dies configured ourselves. See Die Cutting and Perforating. Special inks are required for vinyl label printing.



Non-Paper Lithographic Stocks

Sometimes paper is just not the right stuff on which to present your concept. We have successfully printed on the materials below. The Tyvec is also sold in pre-assembled 9"X12", 10"X13", 10"X15", or 12"X15.5" envelopes. If you have seen or heard of anything not listed here, e-mail us or call and we'll check into it.

Stock Name Sizes Available Thickness     Dot Gain Control Color Applications
Tyvek or Polyart 23"X35"
8.5"X11"
.008" poor White Special applications; water proof, hard to tear material


                                                      



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