What does "colored paper" mean?

Colored paper refers to paper that has been dyed or tinted during the manufacturing process, giving it a uniform color throughout the entire sheet.

Unlike paper that is only printed or coated afterward, the pigment penetrates the paper fibers, so the color is consistent on both sides and remains vibrant even when cut, folded, or shaped.

It comes in a variety of shades, weights, and textures, making it suitable for arts and crafts, stationery, packaging, invitations, educational projects, and professional printing. In heavier weights, it is often called color board or colored cardstock, and in different markets, it may be known as construction paper, sugar paper, or papel de color.

Specification of Color Paper/Color Board

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Product name	Color Paper	Color Board
Gram	70g	170g
Gram	75g	180g
Gram	80g	200g
Gram	110g	300g
Gram	150g	400g

Features of Color Paper/Color Board

Premium Color Creation
Color Paper is produced by blending pigments or dyes directly into the paper pulp during manufacturing. The type, concentration, and quality of these colorants determine the final hue, saturation, and vibrancy. After sheet formation, the paper undergoes precise drying, calendering, and finishing, resulting in a smooth, consistent, and visually striking product.

Exceptional Strength & Durability
With high tensile strength, Color Paper resists tearing, wrinkling, and surface damage, even under frequent handling. This makes it ideal for projects requiring long-lasting quality.

Optimized for Offset Printing
Specially engineered for offset printing, Color Paper offers excellent ink absorption, producing sharp details, vivid color reproduction, and clean edges—perfect for premium printing needs.

Superior Stiffness & Caliper
Its firm body and balanced caliper provide a substantial, professional feel. This structural integrity is perfect for crafting, signage, covers, presentation materials, and other sturdy paper applications.

Wide Application Scope
Color offset paper’s bright shades, smooth texture, and strong build make it a top choice for commercial printing, advertising, packaging, and fine art projects where both aesthetics and durability are essential.

Application of Color Paper/Color Board

Affordable and Accessible
Colored paper is an inexpensive, widely available, and highly versatile material, making it a cost-effective choice for both personal projects and professional applications. Whether you’re designing vibrant decorations, producing eye-catching marketing materials, or preparing official documents, colored paper delivers excellent value. It requires no special tools or technical skills, allowing anyone — from students to seasoned designers — to work with it easily.

Wide Range of Applications for Color Offset Paper
Color Offset Paper is valued across many industries for its printability, color consistency, and versatility:

• Stationery & Invitations: Perfect for business cards, wedding cards, invitation cards, greeting cards, and other personalized printed materials that demand vibrant colors.

• Product Labeling: Used for tags such as clothing tags, shoe tags, and product hang tags, combining durability with strong visual impact.

• Educational & Creative Projects: An essential material for arts and crafts, serving students, designers, and hobbyists in creating models, cut-outs, decorations, and other handmade works.

• Handicraft Production & Decorative Packaging: Suitable for gift wrapping, scrapbooking, and various custom paper crafts.

• Office & Professional Printing: Compatible with inkjet printing for internal documents and offset printing for high-volume, high-quality production on commercial machinery.

Thanks to its affordable price, wide color range, and adaptability, Color Offset Paper remains a go-to choice for projects that demand both creativity and practicality.

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, A3, 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.

China Paper Company Limited is a paper manufacturer in China for more than 20 years. Its business covers paper and paperboard products, and are aimed to provide clients with cost-effective, high quality and fast delivery products. We closely follows the national industrial development strategy, adheres to the concept of environmental protection and the principle of customer first, optimizes market resources, efficiently manages the market and customers, and strives to become the clients' most trustworthy paper supplier and provide customers with one-stop services.