What is Bristol Paper

We will always try to support local business and local companies when we can. After all, being a local business owner yourself, you know how hard it can be to compete with big overseas companies or exotic international products. Therefore, upon hearing about the printing product, Bristol Paper, you may be feeling as though you should support the good old UK town of Bristol and use their paper in your next printing project.

However, it may not be suitable for you printing project, but if you are looking for heavy weight paper perfect for tags, brochure covers or folders, then Bristol Paper is perfect for you too. The name comes from the type of paper which was originally made out of rags and came from Bristol. Also known as Bristol Board, and Kent Stock, in Japan, Bristol Paper is very hardy and takes to more unique printing processes well too.

For example, Bristol Paper will produce a stunning result when printed on using the engraving method as the raised lettering or images will stand strong and proud, without effecting the strength of the rest of the document.

Being either solid or laminated, Bristol Paper is made to a calliper thickness of 0.006” or greater. This makes the paper very hardy and very versatile so you may even want to consider using Bristol Paper if you need to print tickets for a special event, or discount coupons you want your customers to retain and redeem at a later date.

The places you can use Bristol Board in your printing projects are only limited by your imagination and depending on the type of business, products and services you offer, you can print Bristol Board with quick reference notes for your customers to keep handy in their office, or even use it for memorable, and local, business cards.

For more information about using Bristol Board or other UK printing products in your next printing project, contact Print Compare now.