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Metallic Paper

This speciality paper features a metallic finish that can be coated to be matte or glossy. Most commonly used as a decorative paper, metallic paper actually also offers protective elements to products that are light and moisture sensitive.

  • Puncture and moisture resistant
  • Glossy metallic finish
  • Ideal for light sensitive products

Overview

Coated in a layer of aluminum, metallic paper is a unique paperboard material primarily used for its decorative features. Metallic papers are available in matte and glossy finishes and can also feature smooth or crumpled textures. Although metallic paper is most popular for its elegant shimmering glimmer, it also offers protective features to your products. The aluminum effectively reflects light and repels moisture, making this material and ideal candidate for products such as pharmaceuticals that may be light or moisture sensitive. Because metallic paper is eye catching on its own, it is not very common to print on this material. However, it is possible to offset print and then UV print to ensure the surface is dry and ink won't move around or smudge.

Cardboard Thickness

kraft paper weight chart

Paperboard Thickness and Grammage Conversion Table

Basestock Properties (Units) Nominal Basis Weight (GSM) Caliper (Inches) Thickness (Microns) Commonly Used For
12pt 250gsm 0.012” 305μ Bags
14pt 275gsm 0.014” 356μ Takeout Boxes, Cups
16pt 300gsm 0.016” 406μ Heavy duty bags, Takeout Box
18pt 350gsm 0.018” 456μ All box packaging
24pt 400gsm 0.024” 610μ Heavy duty boxes
28pt 527gsm 0.028” 710μ Very heavy duty boxes

Process

metallic process
Foil Colors
Gold
Silver
Rose Gold
Royal Gold
Matte Gold
Matte Silver
Matte Rose Gold
Matte Royal Gold
Red
Pink
Pale Pink
Copper
Emerald
Navy Blue
Turquoise
Green
Orange
Burgundy
Maroon
Aqua
Sage
Lavender
Lime
Violet