50 Sheets A4 200gsm White Card - Premium Thick Printing Paper Suitable for All Printers

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There are many categories to choose from when it comes to obtaining the best GSM paper for your needs. Ensuring you understand the GSM offers the ability to choose the best paper for whichever function it may require. For example, the paper's weight is vital in the newspaper sector. Many customers will often receive their newspapers through the letterbox if they opt for a delivery service. As most letterboxes are relatively narrow, they must be able to fold easily without breaking, which means a lower GSM is ideal for this industry. Alternatively, the card industry must have a paper which can be rigid enough to stand under its own strength without being too flimsy, which is where a higher GSM must be used.

Microfiber sheets contain incredibly fine threads, which create a soft, thin material. Because the material uses such fine threads, this material does not weigh a lot. Any GSM over 100 will give you durable microfiber sheets that should last a long time, but sheets with a 90 GSM or lower get flimsier and do not have such good quality. The only thing differentiating a heavyweight T-shirt from a regular one is the fabric. While your typical tee will be made from a light cotton jersey and weigh seemingly nothing, we’re talking about fabrics that come in at 6oz and above. We have put together this visual paper weight guide to better help you understand what weight paper some of the most common printed products are produced on. This metric measurement has become the international standard for most clothing and home goods manufacturers. Of course, in the United States, consumers do not have as much familiarity with the metric system. Just in case, a square meter equals about 10.7 square feet. The GSM of cotton fabric can vary widely, from 110 to 180 for most apparel cotton to 200 to 300 for cotton suiting fabrics and the heavier-weight grams per square meter of cotton material like denim.The DECAdry folding place cards are a great choice when holding presentations, conferences, or organizing any event where you require a seating plan. These place cards can be used in an inkjet or laser printer to provide you with professional looking place cards whenever you require them. Key Information: DECAdry White 85 x 46mm Folding Place Cards The weight of a fabric is particularly important when having to choose between two similar fabrics which are of different weights. If the fabric of one cotton t-shirt has a higher GSM than the fabric of another cotton t-shirt, then it is likely to be more hard wearing. Choosing the weight of a particular fabric will depend on how often it is going to be worn or used and what its purpose will be, for example, lightweight denim is suitable for a shirt and a heavier denim for jeans. Weather conditions One of the most useful reasons to understand GSM is that the measurement helps you buy the right sheets, towels, blankets, and clothes for every occasion. Knowing the average GSM for a product such as cotton bed sheets can help you seek out good-quality sheets instead of settling for thin, flimsy bedding! Sheets Confused by the print industry? You’re not alone. We put together a glossary of terms to help you break down the print jargon

Usually the weightsof a good business card. Some will use 300gsm, or less, for a business card but we do not recommend it. 350gsm can also be used as a cover for your book but it’s important to remember the stitching and folding implications of using heavy board as a cover. Understanding the GSM of bath towel fabric helps you find towels with extra softness and absorbency. Of course, other factors, like the type of material used in the towel, can also impact this. For instance, cotton fivers offer more softness and absorbency than polyester fibers. Although any GSM weight is available, you’ll most commonly find: 90gsm, 100gsm, 120gsm, 150gsm, 170gsm, 200gsm, 250gsm, 300gsm, 350gsm and 400gsm. This trend holds true across pretty much any printed product you can think of. GSM in practice: Fabric with a GSM of 160 falls just over the edge from a lightweight into medium-weight material. You can find lots of woven polyester at this weight, especially decorative types used for skirts and dresses. T-shirts with a fine, flexible cotton knit may use knits made with a 160 GSM. FOr t-shirts, the most common weight of the fabric is 180 GSM. Hoodies typically have a GSM over 300 because of the heavier fleece knit used for these garments.After selecting circles from various parts of the fabric, the manufacturer will weigh each 1/100th of a meter swatch and take the average of the measurements from all of the swatches. Finally, the manufacturer multiples that average weight by 100 and has an accurate cloth’s grams per square meter measurement! Lightweight, breathable wool suit material usually starts at about 210 GSM. But more traditional, heavier suiting often has a GSM of closer to 290 or 300 GSM. Suppose you are looking for the perfect paper for your wedding invites. It may be challenging if you are unsure which one will provide the best substance that will not get damaged in the post. This is where GSM comes in. The term GSM refers to the substantial weight of paper and card. Each industry will require a specific weight of the paper to achieve the best results for their publications or work. GSM is an acronym for “Grams Per Square Metre’ which means how much a single sheet of paper measuring 1m x 1m weighs. There are a variety of paper GSMs which have multiple uses. The lower the GSM, the lighter the paper and the higher the GSM, the heavier the paper. Most office-based industries, which are one of the biggest users of paper, will use a standard 70gsm to 80gsm. Another thing to keep in mind is that GSM can’t tell you the characteristics of a material. For instance, silk with a high GSM could weigh the same amount as some types of canvas, but the silk will drape fluidly and the canvas will not!