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8.27 x 11.69" (210 x 297mm) (A4)
United Kingdom
300gsm
18.89mil (480 microm)
Matt
Moderate
94
84
8.5
Yes
Pigment and Dye
59 to 77 Degree F (15 to 25 Degree C) at 40 to 60% Humidity
315gsm
15.3mil (390 microm)
Matt
Yes
110
98
7.5 - 9.5
Yes
Pigment and Dye
59 to 77 Degree F (15 to 25 Degree C) at 40 to 60% Humidity
305gsm
12.2mil (310 microm)
Matt
No
109
99
7.5-9.5
Yes
Pigment and Dye
59 to 77 Degree F (15 to 25 Degree C) at 40 to 60% Humidity
280gsm
11.8mil (300 microm)
Matt
Yes
138
108
7.5 - 9.5
91%
Yes
Pigment and Dye
59 to 77 Degree F (15 to 25 Degree C) at 40 to 60% Humidity
310gsm
15.98mil (406 microm)
Matt
No
85
8.3
Yes
Pigment and Dye
59 to 77 Degree F (15 to 25 Degree C) at 40 to 60% Humidity
Hemp, Recycled Materials, Alpha Cellulose
310gsm
20.5mil (520 microm)
Matt
82
7.5
Yes
Pigment and Dye
50 to 77 Degree F (10 to 25 Degree C) at 30 to 50% Humidity
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