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Over the years, our clients have presented various scenarios to us describing the job they would like to print, asking us to recommend some paper options — for instance, a nice paper that may be a little more costly or an adequate paper that would be a little more cost-effective. Also, many clients are looking for "greener" alternatives and want to know more recycled content and FSC certification. Based on our experience, we have outlined below some paper options that may help in your decision-making process. You will see that we have organized the information under the categories of Uncoated, Coated, and Miscellaneous . For further reference, we have outlined popular weights of stock . HOWEVER, we have to add a caveat . . . the paper industry has changed drastically in recent years due to mergers, market trends, global suppliers, international tariffs, and the like. The availability of items in a product line or sometimes the entire product line varies day to day. So this outline is intended to be a guide and starting point for discussion. We are happy to work closely with you to investigate and select a paper that will optimize the quality of your final product while still meeting your budget and other requirements. Please contact us to discuss availability and options. |
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Recycled | FSC | Notes |
| Cougar | 10% | Yes | Good for newsletters; inexpensive. |
| Environment | 30% | Yes | Cover, Writing & Text weights available; Mesa White, Tortilla, Ultra Bright White, White |
| Environment | 100% | Yes | Cover, Writing & Text weights available; PC 100 Natural, PC 100 White, 100% Green Energy |
| Finch Accent Opaque | No | No | 96 Bright; Nice, bright whites, creams; a basic paper. |
| Finch Fine | 30% PCW |
Yes | 96 Bright; Basic whites and creams; VHF finish. |
| Mohawk Brite Hue | Selection of Colors 30% |
No | Variety of colors; 20# text, 60# text, or 65# cover only; often requires full cartons. |
| Mohawk Opaque | Some | Some | May require even (full) cartons. Envelopes available. |
| Mohawk Options | 100% | Yes | White, Cool White, Cream White. |
| Mohawk Via | 30% | No | Smooth finish; everything but Pure White available; popular choice |
| Mohawk Via | 100% | No | PC 100 Cool White; popular choice |
| Neenah Classic Crest | 30% | No | Smooth finish; Earthstone, Pebblestone, Peppercorn, Sage Green, Saw Green, Tarragon. |
| Neenah Classic Crest | 100% | No | Recycled Bright White, Recycled Natural White |
| Neenah Classic Laid | 30% | No | Textured; less expensive than linen. Recycled Bright White, Recycled Natural White. |
| Neenah Classic Laid | 100% | No | Textured; less expensive than linen. Recycled Bright White, Recycled Natural White. |
| Neenah Classic Linen | 30% | No | Textured, more woven, more expensive than laid. Smooth finish; Earthstone, Pebblestone, Peppercorn, Sage Green, Saw Green, Tarragon. |
| Neenah Classic Linen | 100% | No | Textured, more woven, more expensive than laid. Recycled Bright White, Recycled Natural White |
| Neenah Classic Environment | 30% | Yes | May require even (full) cartons |
| Neenah Classic Environment | 100% | Yes | May require even (full) cartons |
| New Leaf | 100% | Yes | Mill direct, even (full) cartons only, shipping fees; stock include Reincarnation, Primavera, Sakura 100, Everest. Imagination and Opaque. |
| Paperfect Opaque | No | Yes | 96 Bright; good value; popular; acid free; archival. |
| Rolland Enviro 100 | No | Yes | 88 Bright; good for forms; inexpensive. |
| Rolland Opaque | 30% PCW |
Yes | Nice option for rack cards, postcards, newsletters, brochures, inserts. |
| Springhill Colors | 30% | No | Variety of colors: bond, offset and covers available; everyday paper; inexpensive. |
| Strathmore Writing | 30% | No | Bright White, Soft Gray, Soft Blue |
| Strathmore Script | 30% | No | Bright White, Soft Gray, Soft Blue |
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Recycled | FSC | Notes |
| Carolina | No | No | Use for Coated One Side (C1S); good for postcards; less expensive than Kromekote. |
| Cornwall Coated One Side or Coated Two Sides (C1S or C2S) | No | Yes | 92 Bright; Achieve caliber without weight. |
| Galerie Art | 30% | Yes | Nice glossy choice for newsletters, mailers, notecards. |
| Kromekote | 30% PCW |
No | Use for coated one side (C1S); good for postcards. |
| Opus | 10% | No | 92 Bright |
| Sappi Lustro | Some | No | 91 Bright; good value; popular; gloss and dull coating available. |
| Titan | No | No | 91 Bright; good value, popular; readily available; gloss and dull coating available; text and cover weight. |
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Recycled | FSC | Notes |
| MacTac Starliner Self-Adhesive Labels | 30% PCW | Acid free; pressure sensitive; permanent; vellum finish; 70# white; 89 bright; sheets instead of roll. | |
| NCR (carbonless) Forms | Recover line is 30% PCW | Yes | Recyclable; popular choice for invoices, receipts, delivery slips, etc. |
