A4 Size Office Paper Color Bristol Board For Handicraft Works

Why do people use colored paper?

People use colored paper for a mix of practical, creative, and psychological reasons:

1. Visual appeal – Color instantly attracts attention and can make a document, sign, or craft project more engaging than plain white paper.

2. Organization & coding – Different colors help categorize information (e.g., blue for invoices, yellow for memos, pink for urgent notes) so people can sort and retrieve materials faster.

3. Creativity & design – In art, scrapbooking, and crafts, colored paper adds aesthetic variety without needing to print or paint backgrounds.

4. Highlighting without ink – For flyers, invitations, or notices, using colored paper instead of printing a full background can save ink and still create emphasis.

5. Psychological effect – Certain colors can evoke emotions or set a tone: soft pastels can feel calming, bright neon colors can feel urgent or energetic, and darker colors can feel formal.

6. Branding & identity – Businesses sometimes choose colors aligned with their brand palette to make printed materials more recognizable.

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Specification of Color Paper/Color Board

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Product name	Color Paper	Color Board
GSM	70G	170G
GSM	75G	180G
GSM	80G	200G
GSM	110G	300G
GSM	150G	400G

 

 

Features of Color Paper / Color Board

 

Coloured paper is produced by adding high-quality pigments or dyes directly into the paper pulp during the papermaking process. This ensures that the colour penetrates evenly throughout the sheet, rather than just coating the surface. The pigments or dyes are carefully blended with the pulp in precise proportions, giving the paper vibrant, lasting colours. The choice and concentration of colourants determine not only the shade but also the strength and durability of the paper. Once the pulp is coloured, it undergoes traditional forming, pressing, drying, and finishing processes to create a smooth, uniform, and visually appealing final product.

• Premium Material – Manufactured from 100% virgin pulp for excellent purity, stability, and environmental safety.

• Bright, Vibrant Colours – High saturation and rich tones that remain vivid over time.

• Smooth & Strong – Uniform surface with excellent tensile strength and folding endurance.

• Excellent Print Performance – Ideal for offset printing, ensuring sharp, accurate colour reproduction.

• Superior Stiffness & Thickness – Provides a premium feel while maintaining competitive weight.

• Wide Colour Range – Available in numerous standard colours, with OEM custom colours welcome.

• Consistent Quality – Large-scale production with strict quality inspection to guarantee every batch meets high standards.

Application of Color Paper/Color Board

Color offset paper, also known as color paper or color board, offers a wide range of uses across professional, educational, and creative fields. It is commonly used for invitation cards, wedding cards, business cards, and hang tags such as shoe tags, clothing tags, and product labels, adding a vibrant and premium appearance.

 

In education and arts & crafts, it serves as an essential material for students, teachers, and designers, ideal for creative projects, scrapbooking, origami, and decorative displays. Its bright, uniform colors make it perfect for handicraft creation and DIY projects.

 

In office and commercial printing, color offset paper is used for stationery, official documents, brochures, and promotional materials. It works well with both inkjet and offset printing techniques, ensuring sharp image reproduction and vivid color effects.

 

Whether for art, design, marketing, or packaging, color offset paper provides versatility, durability, and aesthetic appeal, making it a preferred choice for both creative and professional applications.

 

FAQ

1. What is the difference between color paper and color board?
Color paper is generally lighter in weight and more flexible, while color board (or colored cardstock) is heavier, thicker, and more rigid. Both are dyed during manufacturing for uniform color throughout.

2. Will the color fade over time?
High-quality color paper and boards are made with fade-resistant dyes, so they keep their vibrancy for a long time under normal indoor conditions. Prolonged direct sunlight exposure may still cause some fading.

3. Can I print on color paper or color board?
Yes. Both can be used with inkjet and laser printers, as well as offset printing presses. For thicker boards, check that your printer supports heavy paper weights.

4. Is colored paper eco-friendly?
Many brands now offer recycled, chlorine-free, or FSC-certified colored paper. Some even produce biodegradable or compostable variants.

5. What sizes and weights are available?
They come in multiple sizes (A4, Letter, custom sizes) and a wide range of grammages (typically 70–300+ gsm), depending on your project needs.

6. What are common uses for color paper and color board?
They are used for arts and crafts, invitations, business cards, product tags, packaging, scrapbooking, posters, and decorative printing.

7. Can it be customized?
Yes. You can easily cut, fold, emboss, foil-stamp, or print on it. Many suppliers also offer custom colors and sizes for bulk orders.