Exemplary construction projects start with visionary planning. As one of the world’s strongest paper lines, French Construction is a great foundation for any 1, 2, and 3-color print job. With 18 sturdy colors from which to work, it’s time to build your projects with French Construction.
THE COLLECTIONS
Each of our collections is unique in form, function, or color.
If you want to learn more, you're in the right place.
Under each collection heading you'll find information on the collection colors, weights and common uses, fiber makeup (recycled, FSC, etc), printing information, caliper & smoothness, and a general description.
KEY
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Fiber
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Caliper/Smoothness
Made in U.S.A
Hydro-Power
Chlorine Free
FSC Certified
Archival
Soy-Ink Compatible
Hemp
Recycled
Post-Consumer Recycled
CALIPER
Thickness of a paper sheet
Measured in Points, 1 pt = 0.001"
SMOOTHNESS
Index of paper surface irregularities, usually determined by measuring under standardized conditions the rate of pressurized air flow between the paper surface and a solid ring pressed against the surface.
The lower the number, the smoother the paper is.
CONSTRUCTION
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Colors
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Description
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Weights & Uses
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Printing
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Fiber
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Caliper & Smoothness
FACTORY GREEN
CEMENT GREEN
BRICK RED
CHOCOLATE BROWN
GROUT GRAY
NIGHTSHIFT BLUE
FUSE GREEN
INSULATION PINK
ELECTRIC RED
STEEL BLUE
PURE WHITE
TIMBER GREEN
SAFETY ORANGE
TILE GREEN
PAVER RED
RECYCLED WHITE
WHITEWASH
BLACKTOP
70 lb Text
letterhead
resumes
insert sheets
decorative purposes
simple flyers
origami
paper quilling
newsletters
hand-printed linocut
woodblock printing
zines
risograph printing
80 lb Cover
invitations
posters
business cards
layered greeting cards
scrapbook pages
decorations
crafting
cutting designs
embossing
postcards
certificates
collagraph prints
monotype
screen printing
risograph printing
100 lb Cover
signs
posters
frame matting
luxury greeting cards
mixed media projects
wedding invitations
postcards
diplomas
menus
index cards
manila folders
luxury business cards
letterpress
tags
collagraph prints
engraving
embossing
intaglio/etching
stencil
lithography
screen printing
typography
watercolor
monotype
125 lb Cover
luxury invitations
cards
letterpress
luxury business cards
packaging (boxes, bags)
hang tags
menus
coasters
watercolor
French Paper recommends the use of heat-resistant inks when combining lithographic printing with xerographic or laser printing. We guarantee the performance of 70 lb. text Construction in laser and inkjet printers and copiers provided paper testing by the customer has taken place. French Paper offers sample packs for testing purposes.
The extent of the guarantee applies only to offering replacement paper at the sole discretion of the mill. Construction colors contain water-soluble dyes and are not recommended for products where light or moisture may cause fading or bleeding of dyes.
Pure White, Insulation Pink, Grout Gray, Electric Red, Paver Red, Timber Green, and Nightshift Blue are 30% PCW recycled and FSC certified.
Light Colors
Pure White, Recycled White, Whitewash, Insulation Pink, Tile Green, Grout Gray
Basis Weight
70 lb Text
80 lb Cover
100 lb Cover
140 lb Cover
Caliper
5
10.3
13.5
18
Smoothness
160
200
220
300
Dark Colors
Cement Green, Steel Bllue, Factory Green, Fusee Green, Safety Orange, Brick Red, Electric Reed, Paver Red, Charcoal Brown, Timber Green, Nighhtshift Blue, Blacktop
Basis Weight
70 lb Text
80 lb Cover
100 lb Cover
Caliper
5.2
10.7
14
Smoothness
250
250
300
DUR-O-TONE
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Colors
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Description
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Weights & Uses
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Printing
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Fiber
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Caliper & Smoothness
BUTCHER BLUE
BUTCHER EXTRA BLUE
BUTCHER OFFWHITE
BUTCHER WHITE
BUTCHER EXTRA WHITE
BUTCHER ORANGE
NEWSPRINT AGED
NEWSPRINT EXTRA WHITE
NEWSPRINT WHITE
PACKING BROWN WRAP
STEEL GRAY
Based on the everyday utilitarian newsprint paper that made America great, French Dur-O-Tone paper offers customers an honest, hard-working alternative to overly-slick coated sheets. Dur-O-Tone paper delivers consistent results and pulls its own weight (no matter which weight you're using). So ask yourself, do you want the sheet that's working hard, or one that's hardly working?
50/60/70/80 lb Text
letterhead
resumes
insert sheets
decorative purposes
simple flyers
origami
paper quilling
newsletters
hand-printed linocut
woodblock printing
zines
risograph printing
80 lb Cover
invitations
posters
business cards
layered greeting cards
scrapbook pages
decorations
crafting
cutting designs
embossing
postcards
certificates
collagraph prints
monotype
screen printing
risograph printing
100 lb Cover
signs
posters
frame matting
luxury greeting cards
mixed media projects
wedding invitations
postcards
diplomas
menus
index cards
manila folders
luxury business cards
letterpress
tags
collagraph prints (100#)
engraving
embossing
intaglio/etching
stencil
lithography
screen printing
typography
watercolor
monotype
French Paper recommends the use of heat-resistant inks when combining lithographic printing with xerographic or laser printing. We guarantee the performance of Dur-O-Tone's text weights in laser and inkjet printers and copiers provided paper testing by the customer has taken place. French Paper offers sample packs for testing purposes.
The extent of the guarantee applies only to offering replacement paper at the sole discretion of the mill. Dur-O-Tone colors contain water-soluble dyes and are not recommended for products where light or moisture may cause fading or bleeding of dyes.
All Butcher Shades
Basis Weight
60 lb Text
80 lb Text
80 lb Cover
100 lb Cover
Caliper
3.7
4.7
8.7
10.8
Smoothness
100
100
140
160
All Newsprint Shades
Basis Weight
50 lb Text
70 lb Text
80 lb Cover
Caliper
3.5
5
10.5
Smoothness
160
160
220
Steel Gray
Basis Weight
70 lb Text
100 lb Cover
Caliper
5.3
14
Packing Brown
Basis Weight
70 lb Text
80 lb Cover
Caliper
5.6
11.6
Smoothness
300
350
FINCH DIGITAL
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Fine Color Copy
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Fine ID
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Opaque Digital
Finch Fine Color Copy is one of the brightest and smoothest papers on the market for full-process color printing and copying. At 98-bright, Finch Fine Color Copy is a true color copy paper, with an engineered surface that “glosses up” with toner-based laser printing.
Suitable for Xerox iGen and DocuColor, Kodak NexPress, Canon imagePRESS and CLC, Konica Minolta bizhub, Ricoh Pro presses and printers.
Finch Fine iD features a propriety treatment optimized for heavy coverage of HP® Indigo® ElectroInk®.
Finch Fine iD is also suitable for printing on digital color production presses including Xerox iGen, Kodak NexPress and Canon imagePRESS.
Finch Opaque Digital is treated for remarkably good toner adhesion suitable for everyday printing on all copiers, printers and presses.
Suitable for HP Indigo, Xerox iGen and DocuColor, Kodak NexPress, Canon imagePRESS and CLC, Konica Minolta bizhub, Ricoh Pro printers, office copiers and conventional offset presses.
GLO-TONE
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Colors
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Description
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Weights & Uses
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Printing
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Fiber
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Caliper & Smoothness
BLUE LIGHT
GREEN LIGHT
NEON ORANGE
ORANGE LIGHT
NEON YELLOW
RED LIGHT
PURPLE LIGHT
SHOCKING GREEN
SHOCKING PINK
SHOCKING YELLOW
YELLOW LIGHT
SUN LIGHT
Glo-Tone is a brilliantly bright paper line with colors brought to earth from the upper stratosphere of the color spectrum. Punch up your designs with these fresh hues and you'll agree, French is bursting with bright ideas.
60 lb Text
letterhead
resumes
insert sheets
decorative purposes
simple flyers
origami
paper quilling
newsletters
hand-printed linocut
woodblock printing
zines
risograph printing
65 lb Cover
invitations
posters
business cards
layered greeting cards
scrapbook pages
decorations
crafting
cutting designs
embossing
postcards
certificates
monotype
screen printing
risograph printing
French Paper recommends the use of heat-resistant inks when combining lithographic printing with xerographic or laser printing. We guarantee the performance of 60 lb. text Glo-Tone in laser and inkjet printers and copiers provided paper testing by the customer has taken place. French Paper offers sample packs for testing purposes.
The extent of the guarantee applies only to offering replacement paper at the sole discretion of the mill. Glo-tone colors contain water-soluble dyes and are not recommended for products where light or moisture may cause fading or bleeding of dyes.
All Glo-tone Colors
Basis Weight
60 lb Text
65 lb Cover
Caliper
4.5
9
Smoothness
240
240
HEMPTONE
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Colors
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Description
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Weights & Uses
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Printing
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Fiber
KRAFT
WHIP CREAM
OLIVE
STARCH WHITE
MADERO BEACH
BLACK
Reduce, reuse, and recycle has long been woven into our fabric. Hemptone, a new collection for generation X, Y, and Z celebrates French’s rich heritage of innovation using recycled fiber streams. Hemptone is made with 15% hemp fiber blended with recycled pulp fibers for fine printing.
70 lb Text
letterhead
resumes
insert sheets
decorative purposes
simple flyers
origami
paper quilling
newsletters
hand-printed linocut
woodblock printing
zines
risograph printing
100 lb Cover
signs
posters
frame matting
luxury greeting cards
mixed media projects
wedding invitations
postcards
diplomas
menus
index cards
manila folders
luxury business cards
letterpress
tags
collagraph prints
engraving
embossing
intaglio/etching
stencil
lithography
screen printing
typography
watercolor
monotype
125 lb Cover
luxury invitations
cards
letterpress
luxury business cards
packaging (boxes, bags)
hang tags
menus
coasters
watercolor
French Paper recommends the use of heat-resistant inks when combining lithographic printing with xerographic or laser printing. We guarantee the performance of 70 lb. text Hemptone in laser and inkjet printers and copiers provided paper testing by the customer has taken place. French Paper offers sample packs for testing purposes.
The extent of the guarantee applies only to offering replacement paper at the sole discretion of the mill. Hemptone colors contain water-soluble dyes and are not recommended for products where light or moisture may cause fading or bleeding of dyes.
KRAFT-TONE
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Colors
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Description
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Weights & Uses
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Printing
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Fiber
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Caliper & Smoothness
BROWN BOX
CARBON COPY
CHIP BOARD
INDEX OFFWHITE
LEDGER GREEN
MANILA YELLOW
MEMO ORANGE
PACKING CHIP
PAPER BAG
PARCEL WRAP
STANDARD BLACK
Kraft-Tone is a hearty paper line from the Heartland, made from wood fiber that offers maximum strength and natural beauty in 12 perfect colors.
It's also a return to the French roots since many of our most popular papers branched off the look and feel of sturdy Made in America recycled utility papers. Kraft-tone combines the natural textures of wood fibers with a rich line-up of stylish colors.
70 lb Text
letterhead
resumes
insert sheets
decorative purposes
simple flyers
origami
paper quilling
newsletters
hand-printed linocut
woodblock printing
zines
risograph printing
100 lb Cover
signs
posters
frame matting
luxury greeting cards
mixed media projects
wedding invitations
postcards
diplomas
menus
index cards
manila folders
luxury business cards
letterpress
tags
collagraph prints
engraving
embossing
intaglio/etching
stencil
lithography
screen printing
typography
watercolor
monotype
125 lb Cover
luxury invitations
cards
letterpress
luxury business cards
packaging (boxes, bags)
hang tags
menus
coasters
watercolor
French Paper recommends the use of heat-resistant inks when combining lithographic printing with xerographic or laser printing. We guarantee the performance of 70 lb. text Kraft-tone in laser and inkjet printers and copiers provided paper testing by the customer has taken place. French Paper offers sample packs for testing purposes.
The extent of the guarantee applies only to offering replacement paper at the sole discretion of the mill. Kraft-tone colors contain water-soluble dyes and are not recommended for products where light or moisture may cause fading or bleeding of dyes.
All Kraft-Tone Colors
Basis Weight
70 lb Text
100 lb Cover
Caliper
5.8
15
Smoothness
300
300
MUSCLETONE
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Colors
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Description
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Weights & Uses
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Printing
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Fiber
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Caliper & Smoothness
KRAFT
WHIP CREAM
HOT FUDGE
STARCH WHITE
MADERO BEACH
BLACK
PINK LEMONADE
SNO CONE
PURE WHITE
SWEET TOOTH
Weighing in at a hefty 125 lbs., Muscletone is French’s heavyweight champ. 18 pt single-ply
Unlike laminated sheets, there's no glue to dissolve on press or layers to peel, warp, or crack during scoring. With no white edges, the color sheets are ideal for covers, business cards, boxes, and packaging. Muscletone not only pummels other sheets on press, it beats them on price as well.
125 lb Cover
luxury invitations
cards
letterpress
luxury business cards
packaging (boxes, bags)
hang tags
menus
coasters
watercolor
Muscletone is not recommended for home printers. However, it is compatible with numerous other printing technologies.
French offers sample packs for testing purposes.
Hemptone:
Whip Cream, Kraft, Starch White, Madero Beach
Speckletone:
Black, Kraft, Starch White, Madero Beach
Pop-tone:
Hot Fudge, Whip Cream, Sweet Tooth, Pink Lemonade, & Sno Cone
Construction:
Pure White
All Muscletone Colors
Basis Weight
140 lb Cover
Caliper
18
Smoothness
300
PARCHTONE
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Colors
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Description
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Weights & Uses
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Printing
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Fiber
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Caliper & Smoothness
AGED
CAMEL
FLEECE WHITE
GREEN TEA
GUNMETAL
MIST
NATURAL
RELIC GOLD
SAGE
SALMON
SKY
WHITE
STORM
In 1949 French Paper Company introduced the first 100% animal-free printable parchment paper, better known as Parchtone. Since that time, animals have breathed a little easier and designers have designed a little better. Parchtone's unique finish and subtle colors provide a natural setting for wild projects, large and small. So unleash your creative instincts.
60/80 lb Text
letterhead
resumes
insert sheets
decorative purposes
simple flyers
origami
paper quilling
newsletters
hand-printed linocut
woodblock printing
zines
risograph printing
65/80 lb Cover
invitations
posters
business cards
layered greeting cards
scrapbook pages
decorations
crafting
cutting designs
embossing
postcards
certificates
collagraph prints
monotype
screen printing
risograph printing
French Paper recommends the use of heat-resistant inks when combining lithographic printing with xerographic or laser printing. We guarantee the performance of 60 lb. text Parchtone in laser and inkjet printers and copiers provided paper testing by the customer has taken place. French Paper offers sample packs for testing purposes.
The extent of the guarantee applies only to offering replacement paper at the sole discretion of the mill. Parchtone colors contain water-soluble dyes and are not recommended for products where light or moisture may cause fading or bleeding of dyes.
All Parchtone Colors
Basis Weight
60 lb Text
80 lb Text
65 lb Cover
80 lb Cover
Caliper
4.4
5.6
8.9
10.8
Smoothness
250
250
270
POP-TONE
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Colors
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Description
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Weights & Uses
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Printing
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Fiber
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Caliper & Smoothness
SWEET TOOTH
BANANA SPLIT
SPEARMINT
BLUE RASPBERRY
PINK LEMONADE
RAZZLEBERRY
WHIP CREAM
LEMON DROP
BERRYLICIOUS
SNO CONE
BUBBLEGUM
RED HOT
BLACK LICORICE
GUMDROP GREEN
LIMEADE
GRAPESICLE
COTTON CANDY
WILD CHERRY
HOT FUDGE
JELLYBEAN GREEN
SOUR APPLE
GRAPE JELLY
ORANGE FIZZ
TANGY ORANGE
The Pop-Tone paper line has flavor, and that's an understatement. With 24 flavors to fit any palette, Pop-Tone is inspired by popular tastes like pop art, pop music, and Pop Rocks. Turn your design into eye-candy with these delicious colors. You'll create more excitement than a fleet of ice cream trucks. And always remember to brush your teeth after every “ sweet ” design.
70 lb Text
letterhead
resumes
insert sheets
decorative purposes
simple flyers
origami
paper quilling
newsletters
hand-printed linocut
woodblock printing
zines
risograph printing
65 lb Cover
invitations
posters
business cards
layered greeting cards
scrapbook pages
decorations
crafting
cutting designs
embossing
postcards
certificates
monotype
screen printing
risograph printing
100 lb Cover
signs
posters
frame matting
luxury greeting cards
mixed media projects
wedding invitations
postcards
diplomas
menus
index cards
manila folders
luxury business cards
letterpress
tags
collagraph prints
engraving
embossing
intaglio/etching
stencil
lithography
screen printing
typography
watercolor
monotype
125 lb Cover
luxury invitations
cards
letterpress
luxury business cards
packaging (boxes, bags)
hang tags
menus
coasters
watercolor
French Paper recommends the use of heat-resistant inks when combining lithographic printing with xerographic or laser printing. We guarantee the performance of 70 lb. text Pop-tone in laser and inkjet printers and copiers provided paper testing by the customer has taken place. French Paper offers sample packs for testing purposes.
The extent of the guarantee applies only to offering replacement paper at the sole discretion of the mill. Pop-tone colors contain water-soluble dyes and are not recommended for products where light or moisture may cause fading or bleeding of dyes.
All Pop- Tone Colors
Basis Weight
70 lb Text
65 lb Cover
100 lb Cover
Caliper
5.2
9
14
Smoothness
250
270
300
ROYALTONE LINEN
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Colors
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Description
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Weights & Uses
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Printing
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Fiber
EVERGREEN
JET BLACK
REGAL WHITE
RICH CREAM
PEWTER GRAY
MONARCH RED
NOBLE BLUE
LINEN TEXTURE
All rise for the elegant Royaltone collection. This handsome linen embossed card stock comes in an assortment of regal colors. Ideal for presentation covers, pocket folders and greeting cards, the oh-so-posh Royaltone serves as a coat of arms for print and craft projects with a certain air of importance. Go forth with Royaltone.
100 lb Cover
signs
posters
frame matting
luxury greeting cards
mixed media projects
wedding invitations
postcards
diplomas
menus
index cards
manila folders
luxury business cards
letterpress
tags
collagraph prints
engraving
embossing
intaglio/etching
stencil
lithography
screen printing
typography
watercolor
monotype
Royaltone Linen is not recommended for home printers. However, it is compatible with numerous other printing technologies.
French offers sample packs for testing purposes.
SMART WHITE
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Colors
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Description
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Weights & Uses
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Printing
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Fiber
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Caliper & Smoothness
SMART WHITE
Smart White paper is crafted for maximum opacity, brightness of 98 and an ultra-smooth, uncoated surface. It's not only brighter than your computer monitor, it makes your project look better when printed. With 150 years of papermaking history behind us, Smart White is light years ahead of the competition and always pushing the envelope (and text and cover) to a whole new level.
70/80/100 lb Text
letterhead
resumes
insert sheets
decorative purposes
simple flyers
origami
paper quilling
newsletters
hand-printed linocut
woodblock printing
zines
risograph printing
65/80 lb Cover
invitations
posters
business cards
layered greeting cards
scrapbook pages
decorations
crafting
cutting designs
embossing
postcards
certificates
collagraph prints
monotype
screen printing
risograph printing
100 lb Cover
signs
posters
frame matting
luxury greeting cards
mixed media projects
wedding invitations
postcards
diplomas
menus
index cards
manila folders
luxury business cards
letterpress
tags
collagraph prints (100#)
engraving
embossing
intaglio/etching
stencil
lithography
screen printing
typography
watercolor
monotype
110/130 lb Cover
luxury invitations
cards
letterpress
luxury business cards
packaging (boxes, bags)
hang tags
menus
coasters
watercolor
French Paper recommends the use of heat-resistant inks when combining lithographic printing with xerographic or laser printing. We guarantee the performance of Smart White Text Weights in laser and inkjet printers and copiers provided paper testing by the customer has taken place. French Paper offers sample packs for testing purposes.
The extent of the guarantee applies only to offering replacement paper at the sole discretion of the mill. Smart White colors contain water-soluble dyes and are not recommended for products where light or moisture may cause fading or bleeding of dyes.
Basis Weight
70 lb Text
80 lb Text
100 lb Text
65 lb Cover
80 lb Cover
110 lb Cover
130 lb Cover
Caliper
4.5
5.2
6.7
8.2
10.3
13.5
16.5
Smoothness
120
130
140
160
180
140
160
Opacity
94.2
95.2
96.5
97
NA
NA
NA
Brightness
98
98
98
98
98
98
98
SPECKLETONE
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Colors
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Description
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Weights & Uses
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Printing
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Fiber
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Caliper & Smoothness
KRAFT
TRUE WHITE
OLIVE
STARCH WHITE
MADERO BEACH
BLACK
CREAM
NATURAL
CHOCOLATE
OATMEAL
OLD GREEN
BROWN
SAND
STARCH MINT
WINE
STARCH RAIN
Way back in 1955, we created Speckletone, the first-ever 100% recycled sheet with flecks and shives. Speckletone’s rugged good looks are not only timeless but have become synonymous with the French brand. We express our small-town, American character or grit with every sheet of French Paper.
70/80 lb Text
letterhead
resumes
insert sheets
decorative purposes
simple flyers
origami
paper quilling
newsletters
hand-printed linocut
woodblock printing
zines
risograph printing
80 lb Cover
invitations
posters
business cards
layered greeting cards
scrapbook pages
decorations
crafting
cutting designs
embossing
postcards
certificates
collagraph prints
monotype
screen printing
risograph printing
100 lb Cover
signs
posters
frame matting
luxury greeting cards
mixed media projects
wedding invitations
postcards
diplomas
menus
index cards
manila folders
luxury business cards
letterpress
tags
collagraph prints
engraving
embossing
intaglio/etching
stencil
lithography
screen printing
typography
watercolor
monotype
125 lb Cover
luxury invitations
cards
letterpress
luxury business cards
packaging (boxes, bags)
hang tags
menus
coasters
watercolor
French Paper recommends the use of heat-resistant inks when combining lithographic printing with xerographic or laser printing. We guarantee the performance of 70 lb. text Speckletone in laser and inkjet printers and copiers provided paper testing by the customer has taken place. French Paper offers sample packs for testing purposes.
The extent of the guarantee applies only to offering replacement paper at the sole discretion of the mill. Speckletone colors contain water-soluble dyes and are not recommended for products where light or moisture may cause fading or bleeding of dyes
100% Recycled (30% Post Consumer Waste, 70% Recycled)
Group 1
Chocolate, Olive, Black, Brown
Basis Weight
70 lb Text
80 lb Cover
100 lb Cover
Caliper
5.2
11
14
Smoothness
300
320
320
Group 2
Chipboard, Old Green, Sand, Natural, Cream, Oatmeal, Madero Beach, Kraft
Basis Weight
70 lb Text
80 lb Cover
80 lb Cover (Cordtone)
100 lb Cover
Caliper
3.5
5
10.5
Smoothness
160
160
220
Starch Shades
Starch Rain, Starch Mint, Starch White
Basis Weight
70 lb Text
80 lb Text
80 lb Cover
100 lb Cover
Caliper
4.8
5.3
10.3
13.5
Smoothness
200
200
200
220
True White
Basis Weight
70 lb Text
80 lb Cover
80 lb Cover (Cordtone)
100 lb Cover
Caliper
5.1
11
14
Smoothness
220
300
VIVITONE
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Colors
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Description
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Weights & Uses
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Printing
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Fiber
PLUM PUNCH
VIVITONE is French’s new paper concept. Each color premieres individually like a flash marketing event and is only available for a limited time. VIVITONE colors often coordinate with current trends and are inspired by the French Custom Color Vault, our library of every French Paper made since 1871.
70 lb Text
letterhead
resumes
insert sheets
decorative purposes
simple flyers
origami
paper quilling
newsletters
hand-printed linocut
woodblock printing
zines
risograph printing
100 lb Cover
signs
posters
frame matting
luxury greeting cards
mixed media projects
wedding invitations
postcards
diplomas
menus
index cards
manila folders
luxury business cards
letterpress
tags
collagraph prints
engraving
embossing
intaglio/etching
stencil
lithography
screen printing
typography
watercolor
monotype
French Paper recommends the use of heat-resistant inks when combining lithographic printing with xerographic or laser printing. We guarantee the performance of 70 lb. text Vivitone in laser and inkjet printers and copiers provided paper testing by the customer has taken place. French Paper offers sample packs for testing purposes.
The extent of the guarantee applies only to offering replacement paper at the sole discretion of the mill. Vivitone colors contain water-soluble dyes and are not recommended for products where light or moisture may cause fading or bleeding of dyes.