Properties And Uses Of Paper And Board Flashcards
1
Q
Cartridge paper
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Properties Available in many sizes Cream or white 100-135 gsm Strong, lightly textured
Uses
Drawing/sketching
2
Q
Tracing paper
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Properties
Translucent
Works well with spirit based marker pens
Uses
Used by designers for underlay drawings
3
Q
Cardboard
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Properties
200gsm +
Often made from recycled material
Uses
Laminated together to create thicker board
4
Q
Solid white board
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Properties
Made from bleached wood pulp
Strong and high quality
Uses
Used for book covers
Used for expensive packaging
5
Q
Duplex board
A
Properties
Made from wood pulp
Bleached on one side
250-500 gsm
Uses
Used in food packaging
6
Q
Foil lined board
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Made by laminating aluminium foil to 1side of any board
7
Q
Corrugated board
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Properties
Cheap, strong and light
Made from the liner board and corrugated sheet
Uses
Used in large cartons and boards
