50 Sheets A4 200gsm White Card - Premium Thick Printing Paper Suitable for All Printers

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Knowing the standard GSM for household items like sheets and towels can help you find better products that last longer and hold up in the wash. Likewise, knowing what GSM to look for in clothing such as t-shirts and hoodies can help you buy products best suited to warm or cold weather. Fabric weight is the outcome ofhowafabrichas beenwoven, itsfinishand sometimes the fibre type. Looking at the weight can help you to decide if it will be the most suitable fabric for its end use. GSM and OZ Also, most wool suiting materials will range in weight from 300 GSM to around 350 GSM. You can think of these as winter fabrics or heavier fabrics. Fabric GSM Chart Confused by the print industry? You’re not alone. We put together a glossary of terms to help you break down the print jargon Suppose you are looking for the perfect paper for your wedding invites. It may be challenging if you are unsure which one will provide the best substance that will not get damaged in the post. This is where GSM comes in. The term GSM refers to the substantial weight of paper and card. Each industry will require a specific weight of the paper to achieve the best results for their publications or work.

This paper is ideal for use in laser and inkjet printers because of its translucent features. The size and length are ideal for printer optimized use and that has its major inclination in making cards and scrapbooks.GSM in fabric stands for grams per square meter and means the weight of one square meter of material. Many manufacturers use this unit of measurement as quality control to make sure material does not contain significant holes or errors. GSM also tells the consumer how heavy or dense a piece of fabric is. Card with a weight higher than 300gsm is classed as a heavyweight card and is usually used for business cards and card inserts. For example, our range of pearlised card, often used for this purpose, is 300gsm.

GSM is a metric measurement meaning grams per square metre- it is how much 1 square metre of fabric weighs and the higher the GSM number the denser the fabric will be. Ounce per square yard (oz/sq2) is the imperial measurement which is also commonly used. A lightweight fabric is typically between 30- 150 GSM, medium weight 150-350 GSM and heavyweight 350+ GSM, such as our clear window PVC (640 GSM), although this can vary depending on the type of fabric. Understanding the GSM of bath towel fabric helps you find towels with extra softness and absorbency. Of course, other factors, like the type of material used in the towel, can also impact this. For instance, cotton fivers offer more softness and absorbency than polyester fibers. Here at Staples we understand how important it is to have everything you need when planning events and meetings, which is why we have an extensive range of Speciality Paper; this includes certificate paper, business cards and photo paper. These DECAdry White 85 x 46mm Folding Place Cards are also part of this fantastic range. Wool is a luxurious warm fibre often used for tailoring. Three season wool is suitable for autumn/ winter and spring and weighs about 10- 12oz. For very cold countries you can get heavier winter wool which can weigh as heavy as 600 GSM. Wool can also be woven specially to make it into a much cooler, lighter fabric for hotter countries. Grammage is more commonly referred to by its unofficial abbreviation: GSM. While grammage is technically the proper term for paper weight, most printers in English-speaking countries refer to GSM as the “weight” of a card.The weight of a fabric is particularly important when having to choose between two similar fabrics which are of different weights. If the fabric of one cotton t-shirt has a higher GSM than the fabric of another cotton t-shirt, then it is likely to be more hard wearing. Choosing the weight of a particular fabric will depend on how often it is going to be worn or used and what its purpose will be, for example, lightweight denim is suitable for a shirt and a heavier denim for jeans. Weather conditions to 300gsm: Moving onto premium flyers now. This paper range is approaching card but will still have a bit of a bend when held with two fingers. Think of a premium quality magazine cover. This would be IJ Graphics recommendation as a good quality flyer to stand out from the crowd.

The lightest, thinnest type of cotton commonly used is called muslin. This material typically has a weight of just 70 to 100 GSM. With a midweight GSM measurement like 220, you have moved out of shirting material and into fabric suitable for suits or luxury bedding. Cotton suits often use fabric with a GSM of 220 or 230. The most common type of standard copier paper found in retailers – used in home, office printers and budget business stationery. 100gsm paper Microfiber sheets contain incredibly fine threads, which create a soft, thin material. Because the material uses such fine threads, this material does not weigh a lot. Any GSM over 100 will give you durable microfiber sheets that should last a long time, but sheets with a 90 GSM or lower get flimsier and do not have such good quality.As a fully CO2 neutral product, Color Copy offers customers an additional environmental advantage. Like every other industrial process, the production of Color Copy emits CO2. These emissions are neutralized through verified emission reduction programmes that Mondi invests in. By purchasing Color Copy customersare takinga more proactive role in reducing CO2 emissions and countering the deleterious effects of climate change.

Best part about the material is that the 100% rag is sturdy enough to last long in comparison to standard pulp paper. Also, these are acid-free papers that are long lasting in general and are ideal for technical drawings, blueprints etc. GSM is an acronym for “Grams Per Square Metre’ which means how much a single sheet of paper measuring 1m x 1m weighs. There are a variety of paper GSMs which have multiple uses. The lower the GSM, the lighter the paper and the higher the GSM, the heavier the paper. Most office-based industries, which are one of the biggest users of paper, will use a standard 70gsm to 80gsm. This paper’s weight range is commonly used within offices as paper to print on and is the most frequently sold paper for printers at home too.Ensuring you understand the GSM offers the ability to choose the best paper for whichever function it may require. For example, the paper's weight is vital in the newspaper sector. Many customers will often receive their newspapers through the letterbox if they opt for a delivery service. As most letterboxes are relatively narrow, they must be able to fold easily without breaking, which means a lower GSM is ideal for this industry. Alternatively, the card industry must have a paper which can be rigid enough to stand under its own strength without being too flimsy, which is where a higher GSM must be used. This metric measurement has become the international standard for most clothing and home goods manufacturers. Of course, in the United States, consumers do not have as much familiarity with the metric system. Just in case, a square meter equals about 10.7 square feet. to 400gsm: This GSM is essentially card. It will stand up under its own weight and is the best choice for your premium high end flyers, and the minimum starting range for business cards and wedding invites.