What is "Ivory/Inderboard" Paper?
Ivory paper, which is also known as Inderboard paper, and that is a high quality paper with good thickness, single-sided coated paper , stiff, resilient and sturdy characteristic. The paper surface is usually white (or light colors). It comes with a glossy white surface on one side and a rough texture on the other side.
Ivory Or Inderboard paper has a dinstinct and clean look. It is widely utilized in packaging as it can offer the ability to be printed in full-colour design, and safe for containting and preserving food. Comparing to Bristol paper, Ivory paper offers better thickness as well as durability.
Characteristics of Ivory/Inderboard Paper
- Color: Ivory paper is known for its warm, cream-colored appearance. It is not as bright as pure white but has a subtle off-white hue.
- Texture: Ivory paper is often smooth in texture, providing a sleek and refined surface for writing or printing.
- Weight: Ivory paper can be found in various ranging from lightweight to heavyweight, depending on its intended use and usually comes in several thickness and weight variations, namely 190, 210, 220, 230, 250, 300, 350, 400 gsm. (For weight of papers, gsm is a standard measurement, which stands for grams per square meter. GSM measurement is a good guide to quality as a higher value indicates the paper is thicker and heavier. Forexample 400 gsm Ivory paper means that for one meter square, the Ivory paper will weigh 400 g.)
Ivory/Inderboard Paper Types
Ivory paper is divided into 2 basic types:
Ivory Paper (FBB): This Ivory paper is coated on one side(glossy side), the other side is matte white, the base is white, thick and quite hard. This paper weight is around 170 – 400 gsm, but common weights are around 210 – 350 gsm.
This category of Ivory paper is usually utilized as a raw material in packaging. Specifically, it is used for cigarettes boxes, medicine boxes, consmetic boxes, print packaging, bags,pharmaceuticals, perfume boxes, cake boxes, fast food boxes, tea and coffee boxes, booklet & book covers, folders, containers,etc.
Ivory Kraft Paper: With high thickness and hardness, one side is coated with Ivory and the other side has similar rough and dark texture like Kraft paper . Paper weight is about 230gsm – 500gsm.
This category of Ivory paper has also been widely utilized in packaging design due to its eco-friendly, safe,easy to decompose and recyclable nature such as printing packaging, shoe box, wine packaging, cigarette package, match box, cosmetic packaging, high-grade handbag product, light box, produce shoe boxes, alcohol boxes,toothpaste boxes, food packaging, milk boxes as well as juice boxes.
Pros of Ivory paper
High quality Ivory paper provides a clean and glossy surface that offers high aesthetic for the packaging as it can be printed in full-color. Ivory paper is thick and sturdy. Therefore it can be applied with various techniques such as cut, folded, embossing, die cut to make to overall packaging more attractive.
Ivory paper has high elasticity, is light weight, and water resistant.Can be utilised in various printing technique such as Offset printing, Flexo printing or in UV printing. Normally, only premium packaging will make use of Ivory paper.
Uses of Ivory Paper
- Writing and Printing: Ivory paper is widely used for writing letters, articles and other documents and is also a common choice for printing official materials. It is worth mentioning that this type of ivory paper is known as printer paper.
- Art and Drawing: Artists use ivory paper as a drawing surface, especially when they want a colored background for their artwork, which is called drawing paper.
- Stationery and Invitations: The warm and elegant appearance of ivory paper makes it a popular choice for creating stylish stationery, invitations, and announcements.
- Certificates and Diplomas: Ivory paper is often used for printing certificates and diplomas, adding a sense of importance and formality to these documents.
- Office Documents: In professional settings, ivory paper is commonly used for printing business documents, reports, and presentations.
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