Performance characteristics of paper and boards Flashcards
1
Q
What are the standard sizes of paper?
A
Are from A0 to A8, each A size is half the size of the previous.
2
Q
What do commercial printers work with?
A
They work with raw formats of paper which are slightly larger than standard A sizes and allow for any colour bleeding from printing
3
Q
What happens to paper after it is printed?
A
Papers are trimmed to size after they have been printed
4
Q
How is paper thickness measured?
A
In grams per square metre (gsm), the lower the gsm, the more lightweight the paper, making it easier to cut and score
5
Q
What is a compliant material?
A
They can be scored, folded and cut with basic tooling to form items
6
Q
How is paper produced?
A
- original source of paper is wood Pulp (grey in colour)
- bleaches are added during manufacture to make paper whiter
7
Q
Why can paper be recycled?
A
Since they come from a natural source meaning they can biodegrade
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