Guide

Paper specifications for printing and packaging guide

Specification Guide

Paper Specifications for Printing and Packaging

How to prepare a useful paper enquiry so we can discuss suitable grades faster and more accurately.

Submit Your SpecificationsPaper Products

Preparing your enquiry

Why specifications matter

Grade, GSM, format and application all influence whether a paper suits a job. A complete enquiry lets IBRIX GROUP review your requirement and discuss suitable options without repeated back-and-forth.

GSM (grams per square metre) describes a paper’s basis weight, while thickness (caliper) describes how thick it is. Two papers with the same GSM can have different thickness, so state whichever matters for your product, or both.

By product

Key buyer specifications

ProductKey buyer specificationsHelpful tip
Thermal PaperGSM, roll width, diameter, core, image stabilityConfirm your printer model first.
FBBGSM, thickness, stiffness, coating, sheet/reel sizeState the carton type and any compliance needs.
Carbonless NCRCB/CFB/CF combination, GSM, colour, set count, formatDescribe the set and your printing process.
Self-Adhesive StickerFace stock, adhesive, liner, size, print methodName the surface and temperature conditions.
Wood-Free PaperGSM, brightness, opacity, finish, sheet size, grain directionSay whether you print offset or digital.

Technical figures, tolerances and final requirements must be confirmed against the selected supplier’s current datasheet and approved sample.

Buyer checklist

Before you send an enquiry

  • Product category and intended application
  • GSM or thickness
  • Format: sheets, rolls or other
  • Dimensions and core specifications
  • Estimated quantity
  • Target delivery location
  • Printing or converting method
  • Technical specification sheet, if available

FAQs

Which specifications should I provide when requesting a quote?

Category, application, GSM or thickness, format, size, estimated quantity and delivery location.

How can I confirm paper grade suitability?

Review the supplier’s current datasheet and test an approved sample with your printer or converting process.

Which information should be checked before placing an order?

Grade, specification, printing or converting process, sample approval, and confirmed availability.

What if I am not sure which grade I need?

Describe your end product and process. We can discuss options based on that.

Enquiries

Submit Your Specifications

Send your requirements and we will review your enquiry.

Request a QuotePaper Products

Related: Thermal Paper · Folding Box Board (FBB) · Carbonless NCR Paper

Address
Room 401–405H326, Building 1,
No. 16 Yuangang Heng Road,
Tianhe District, Guangzhou, China

Phone
+86 195 0177 3116

Email
ibrixgroup.cn@gmail.com