FAQ

What is paper made of?

Paper is a thin sheet usually manufactured from cellulose pulp derived from wood and other lignocellulosic materials such as cotton, rice or wheat straw for writing, printing and packaging purposes.

What wood is used for paper?

Some of the most commonly used trees for paper making include softwoods such as spruce, pine, fir, larch and hemlock, and hardwoods such as eucalyptus, aspen and birch.

Can we make paper without trees?

Tree-free paper fibers are derived from various sources: Agricultural residues: These include sugarcane bagasse, husks and straw. Fiber crops and wild plants: Common sources are bamboo, kenaf, hemp,Coir, jute, coffee husk, corn husk, lemongrass, rice stubble, spent barley and flax.

How long is the paper production?

It needs almost 1-2 weeks to produce paper with finishing packaging.

When does the paper production cycle usually start?

It may vary from a mill to mill but usally orders must be placed with manufacturer within first to second week of the month for delivery after 3-4 weeks.

What affects paper prices?

Many factors are involved such as pulp, shipping freight, energy costs, labor cost, market demand and supply.

How much is the container load for paper?

For 20 Feet container, it varies from 15 to 20 Tons & for 40 Feet from 20 to 25 Tons depending on paper volume and packing.

What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ)?

A Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) refers to the smallest number of tonnage the manufacturer will produce for a single order. They are essential for business operation because the MOQ covers the cost of production for a product.

How to calculate a paper sheet weight?

Length(cm)/100 x Width(cm)/100 x GSM/1000

How to calculate a paper ream weight?

Length(cm)/100 x Width(cm)/100 x GSM/1000 x 500(sheets)

What is a ream?

A ream of paper is a quantity of sheets of the same size and quality. International standards organizations define the ream as 500 identical sheets.

What is the difference between Net Weight and Gross Weight?

Net weight refers to the weight of the papers only, while gross weight includes the net weight of the papers plus their packagings (wood pallets, wrappers…)

How to choose the correct type of paper for a printing job?

For any printed project, the type of paper used can play a major role, if not the starring one, in how the piece comes across. The size of paper, its color, weight, coating, brightness, opacity, and other factors should come into play when choosing the right paper for the job.