There are a few thicknesses when it comes to luxury tissue paper or wrapping paper, and today, I will explain a little bit regarding the gsm (thickness), and which is the best option for your product.
14gsm thick MG Tissue Paper is Acid-Free, however, it is not suitable for direct food use or wrapping. This type of tissue paper is suitable for light gift-wrapping or decoration.
17gsm or 18gsm up to 21gsm luxury crips MG Tissue Paper is Acid-Free, it is suitable for direct food use, and is 100% recyclable. This tissue paper is great for gift wrapping but also for highlighting your other packaging, such as boxes or bags.
The tissue paper can be printed one colour, step and repeat pattern, or one design as per the images below.
30gsm tissue paper is a thicker tissue paper and if you need to customize the tissue paper with more than one colour or print onto both sides, this thickness is the right one for your branding.
40gsm greaseproof paper is a great solution for any food-related packaging/wrapping.
40gsm natural kraft wrapping paper is getting very popular besides all wrapping options if the customer doesn’t want to opt for a counter bag (I will talk about these in a different article).
Printed dark brown or black, giving it the newspaper look and feel is a great option for coffee bars, gift shops, veg and fruit stalls, etc.
There are thicker wrapping papers on the market, these can be produced from GF Smith’s special collection, or coated wrapping paper you may usually sea at gift shops for wrapping presents, the thickness is 90gsm.
Frequently asked questions:
What is the minimum order quantity?
We can supply as little as 250 sheets per design/size
What is the average lead time?
The average lead time is around 10 working days from the final artwork approval
Can I have full colour print with full colour coverage?
Absolutely! The tissue paper can be full colour printed with high coverage, this best works on 30gsm tissue paper which can absorb more ink than the thinner tissue paper (17gsm or 21gsm)
What is the best way to supply the logo for printing?
The best way how to supply the artwork is a vector format for simple logos and high resolution Adobe Illustrator files (can be supplied via WeTransfer) for full colour artworks.
I hope you find this article useful when deciding on your tissue or wrapping paper.
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