Paper and Boards

• Bleed proof paper


  • This paper is slightly textured with a white coating.
  • The paper is ideal for solvent-based markers, as it does not bleed.
  • The paper weighs approximately 70GSM (grams per square metre).
  • Commonly used with marker pens for marker rendering design ideas.
• Cartridge paper


  • This paper has a rough surface finish and is slightly thicker.
  • The paper is completely opaque and more expensive than other papers.
  • The paper weighs approximately 120-150GSM (grams per square metre).
  • Commonly used for watercolour, pencil, ink drawings and sketches.
• Grid paper


  • This white paper has a pre-printed grid such as squares, isometric, dots or other patterns.
  • The paper contains a grid or pattern usually in blue ink.
  • The paper weighs approximately 80GSM (grams per square metre).
  • Commonly used for mathematics, graphs, diagrams and layout drawings.
• Layout paper


  • This off-white paper is smooth and slightly translucent.
  • This paper takes most drawing medium very well.
  • The paper weighs approximately 40-60GSM (grams per square metre).
  • Commonly used for sketching, working ideas and tracing images.
• Tracing paper


  • This off-white paper has low opacity and is very translucent.
  • This paper takes most drawing medium very well.
  • The paper weighs approximately 40-120GSM (grams per square metre).
  • Commonly used for copying/tracing images, overlays and is often used with a light box.
• Corrugated cardboard


  • This board usually has a brown finish and are bonded in two parts.
  • This board is strong, lightweight, easy to print on and a good insulator.
  • The board measures approximately 1000-5000 microns.
  • Commonly used for packaging, boxes and takeaway food packaging.
• Duplex board

  • This board has two layers glued together often with a white external layer.
  • This board is stiff, lightweight and easy to print on.
  • The board weighs approximately 200-500GSM (grams per square metre).
  • Commonly used for packaging and given a waxy coating to be used as food and drinks containers.
• Foil lined board

  • This board usually has a white card outer and laminated to an aluminium foil inner.
  • This board is strong, reflects heat and is water and oil resistant.
  • The board weighs approximately 200-400GSM (grams per square metre).
  • Commonly used for takeaway food packaging to retain heat for longer periods.
• Foam core board

  • This board is smooth back and front with a foam middle.
  • This board is strong, lightweight and available in many colours and thicknesses.
  • The board measures approximately 3-10mm thick.
  • Commonly used for displays, architectural models, model making and artwork.
• Inkjet card


  • This board is smooth with a brilliant white finish.
  • This card is strong, lightweight and available in a number of thicknesses.
  • The board weighs approximately 120-350GSM (grams per square metre).
  • Commonly used for high-quality photo prints.
• Solid white board


  • This board is brilliant white and smooth on both sides.
  • This board is stiff, holds colour well and cuts easily.
  • The board weighs approximately 200-500GSM (grams per square metre).
  • Commonly used for greeting cards, packaging, advertising, hot foil stamping and embossing.