10 June 2024

When it comes to choosing paper, it’s not about the most expensive range or the highest quality. The decision runs deeper than that. It’s about finding the most appropriate paper that can deliver the best results. The right paper.

The important question to consider is: What is the task at hand? Paper choice is perhaps the single most important decision you’ll make for your printing project. And with so many kinds of paper out there, it is difficult to pick the best one for your prints.

We compiled a thorough checklist of all the important factors to look out for as you go in search of the right paper for your project.

Purpose

Whether your intention is to look for paper that can cope with high-volume copying tasks, printer paper for your next digital art project, or sustainably-sourced reams that protect the environment - it’s important to be aware of what you need the paper for, and what kind of paper you are looking for. This can help to narrow down your search.

Fortunately, PaperOne™ has something that fulfils all of the above objectives. Not only was the PaperOne™ Digital 80gsm Carbon Neutral awarded the Carbon Neutral Certification by SCS Global Services based on the cradle-to-grave LCA methodology, it also features high thickness and superb smoothness for exceptional prints each time.

Thickness

In regard to paper weight, the heavier the weight, the thicker the paper. If you’re going with a detailed die-cut, a thicker paper will be a better choice to reflect the finer details. Thicker paper stock is not just sturdier, but also tends to wrinkle less, while delivering higher quality. With high thickness for duplex printing, PaperOne products create high-quality prints for your business.

From mass-produced print outcomes like flyers and booklets to world-class documents, such as reports, presentations, and graphics, we have specific paper types that cater to our customers’ diverse needs.

Brightness

The brighter the paper, the more vivid and crisp your letters, images and colours appear. Working best for colourful designs, our versatile high brightness PaperOne All Purpose paper is your best choice for most general printing and copying needs.

Opacity

This is a measure of transparency, and paper that shows nothing from the other side is 100% opaque. Opacity is especially important when printing projects that require the use of both sides of the paper. A high opacity paper allows people to read one side without being distracted by the print on the other side.

If you are printing worksheets, business proposals, or pamphlets, our PaperOne All Purpose offers premium opacity and high whiteness - the perfect canvas for your high-speed printing requirements. Without the fear of bleeding through, PaperOne’s superior opacity allows you to be creative with colours and images to provide a superior print quality and reading experience.

Finish

Paper is either coated or uncoated. Bringing out the shine in printed material, coated paper displays the sharp details of texts and images, along with dense colours. Coated paper is often used for brochures, postcards, and products that do not support writing on. On the other hand, uncoated paper is the best choice for higher ink absorption, making it the easiest to write on.

Enhanced with ProDigi™ HD Print Technology, PaperOne offers a premium selection of uncoated paper that reduces ink-bleed by up to 23% to produce clean, sharp printouts with crisp lines and darker blacks. This is ideal for printing reports, notesm or even illustrations that require the prints to retain their sharpness and vibrancy for an enjoyable viewing or reading experience.

Now that you are armed with all this information, we believe that you will be able to make confident decisions when you are choosing the right paper for your prints.

Click here to visit our online stores and explore our offerings as you find the perfect paper for your project!