Print Production: Stocks

On my research into stocks and paper used within printing, I found a couple of good reference websites to gain information on the subject.

This article, on designPINK, covers different stock weights and a couple of processes involved with print such as metallic finishes and lamination.

Probably the most valuable information from the site, outlining what different weight stocks are used for what jobs.

Another site I found showed a more in depth approach to explaining paper weights and there uses. PrintingForLess is an American company which offers commercial printing, they explain what kind of stocks they have and what jobs they would be applicable for.

I found an article which talks about wove paper, it's origins and complexity of it all. The article states that an a4 page had a wire cloth consisting of 5,000 twists!

Laid paper on the left, wove on the right.