14PT Paper Stock:
The paper stock generally refers to the thickness of the paper. 14pt paper is one of the most common thicknesses available for paper stock. It’s most often used in postcards and business cards.
16PT Card Stock:
16pt is thicker than 14pt. The added thickness gives it firmness when held in hand. And the benefit is that it can handle a little more of abuse, scratches and wear a little longer than 14pt card stock.
18PT Paper Stock:
18pt paper is equal to .018 inches thick. 18pt card stock are a solid choice when you want thick and substantial cards with luster coated finish and many other thick coatings or finishes.
100LB. Gloss Book
100 lb. Gloss Book is a full bodied paper stock, good for some business cards, flyers; but better for brochures and catalogs, flyers and booklets because it feels weighty, but substantial.
Uncoated Finish:
Uncoated paper has no coating. It means, the paper is porous and absorbs more ink. Therefore, images can lose a bit of their sharpness, at least in comparison to coated paper printing.
Varnish Coating:
Varnish coating can be a spot treatment applied to only certain elements of the project or can be a flooded, all-over coating. It also comes in different varieties: Gloss (Glossy, Shiny), Matte (No shine), and Satin (Low Gloss, it can be written on).
Glossy or UV Coated:
Gloss/High Gloss UV coating consists of applying a varnish to standard printing product and then sealing it with UV light. As a result, the colors are enhanced and the product looks glossy.
Laminated Coating:
Laminated coating is applied across the entire printing. It has a strong, washable finish with high gloss. It won’t yellow or flake over time and is scratch-resistant.
- PAPER STOCK
14PT Paper Stock:
The paper stock generally refers to the thickness of the paper. 14pt paper is one of the most common thicknesses available for paper stock. It’s most often used in postcards and business cards.
16PT Card Stock:
16pt is thicker than 14pt. The added thickness gives it firmness when held in hand. And the benefit is that it can handle a little more of abuse, scratches and wear a little longer than 14pt card stock.
18PT Paper Stock:
18pt paper is equal to .018 inches thick. 18pt card stock are a solid choice when you want thick and substantial cards with luster coated finish and many other thick coatings or finishes.
100LB. Gloss Book
100 lb. Gloss Book is a full bodied paper stock, good for some business cards, flyers; but better for brochures and catalogs, flyers and booklets because it feels weighty, but substantial.
- COATINGS OR FINISHES
Uncoated Finish:
Uncoated paper has no coating. It means, the paper is porous and absorbs more ink. Therefore, images can lose a bit of their sharpness, at least in comparison to coated paper printing.
Varnish Coating:
Varnish coating can be a spot treatment applied to only certain elements of the project or can be a flooded, all-over coating. It also comes in different varieties: Gloss (Glossy, Shiny), Matte (No shine), and Satin (Low Gloss, it can be written on).
Glossy or UV Coated:
Gloss/High Gloss UV coating consists of applying a varnish to standard printing product and then sealing it with UV light. As a result, the colors are enhanced and the product looks glossy.
Laminated Coating:
Laminated coating is applied across the entire printing. It has a strong, washable finish with high gloss. It won’t yellow or flake over time and is scratch-resistant.