What is Specialty Graphic Paper?

With the progress and advancement of printing technologies today, the use of specialty graphic paper that is not produced in the Philippines has become more popular in our market during recent decades.

These papers which are divided into writing, text and cover ranges are produced by specialized mills abroad such as North America, Europe and now Asia, for printing of letterheads, catalogues, garment tags, promotional materials, menus, hotel brochures, advertising, promotional materials, big corporation annual reports, write ups, restaurant menus, presentation folders, government and multinational corporation stationeries, announcement and invitations, greeting cards and other special events promotional use.

These papers and covers are created to convey messages in elegant and attractive styles of which are based upon the emotional motivation of the users.

In Asia, this range is known as “FANCY PAPER”, while in the western world, it is also known as “SPECIALTY GRAPHIC PAPER”. Nevertheless, they are the same.

The general characteristics of “Fancy Paper / Specialty Paper” are:

• Some come with embossing pattern to change appearance to the paper.
• Some come with specialized textured surfaces.
• Some are with granitized felt finish.
• Some are with colored fibers and/or with blend of specks.
• Some come in natural white or ivory shade with special sizing and light coating.
• Some come with vellum antique finish.
• Some come in various designs such as marble like feature.
• Some come in plain finish with excellent formation with distinctive watermarks as a security feature or identity.

These papers and covers usually come in big sheets, packed in cartons and/or packages. Custom sizes can be met with additional cutting charges.

PaperTree Marketing Group, Inc. carries a range of Specialty Graphic Papers with Post-Consumer Waste (PCW) contents. Available in every grade of paper with high to moderate levels of brightness. Many are acid-free for archival longevity.