Paper types for covers
The cover is the first thing someone sees from your book or magazine. Choose the appearance yourself by choosing a suitable paper type. Do you want something that stands out, like Metallic subtle or Pearl luxury, or something more subtle like Old Dutch or Classic? You get to decide!
Are you in doubt about the right paper type for your prints? We have some tips to help you choose the right paper type for your book cover here. Another option is to order our free paper sample book.
Natural card (white)
White paper with a palpable paper fiber (less than with Classic). Gives a very matte appearance and extra sturdiness to your book. Very suitable for cards, business cards, certificates, and posters.
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Card/cover paper (white)
This type of paper is perfectly suitable for cards (business cards, postcards, birth cards, greeting cards etc.) and covers. The paper feels firmer than our standard 350-grams paper and is coated on both sides. It is so smooth that it has a satin gloss, but it is not glossy.
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Classic paper (warm wit)
Warm off-white paper with the structure slightly visible through the print. The slight texture means the paper does not feel very smooth, but also not very rough. Rather, the paper feels a bit soft. Prints and texts in color come out well, but due to the structure prints are less sharp than on smooth paper types. There is a minimal variance in structure between the front and back of a sheet, but the color tone is the same on both sides and comparable to Old Dutch. You can also write on this paper.
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Old Dutch paper (warm white)
Warm off-white white with a clear line structure, which is also visible through the print. The surface also feels rather rough but soft due to the structure. The color tone is the same on both sides and comparable to Classic paper. You can write on this paper. Note: The direction of the line structure can vary between orders.
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Linen paper (white)
This paper has a linen structure (a type of grid pattern) that is visible and impacts the look of your print. But this is precisely what gives the document its own unique appearance and shows the power of the paper. Text remains sharp and easy to read, but photos/images are slightly more broken due to the structure. The color is slightly off-white but whiter than Classic or Old Dutch paper types. Surface and color are the same on both sides
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Pearly luxury (white)
A unique type of paper with a crystal white pearly effect that shimmers from all angles. The effect is strongly present and therefore we only recommend this for a certain, more festive, application (for example an invitation to a gala party). The surface is slightly rough and the structure of the paper is also slightly visible (but not disturbing). Surface and color (crystal clear white) are the same on both sides. This paper type is also writable.
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Eco fiber paper (Paperwise)
This ecological paper is made from agricultural waste and therefore has a very low 'environmental footprint'. You can slightly feel the fibers of the paper type and due to the production method, the surface is not completely homogeneous. However, this is not disturbing and gives it a contemporary character. Both sides of the paper have the same beige color. As we do not print white as the background color, the beige color does impact the colors of your print too, as well as the readability. You can easily write on this paper. Note: It is possible that surface effects are visible through the print.
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