Topknotch thrives on high quality printing and we have changed
our house stocks to reflect that. Information on some of the
stocks is below
Gloss
Gloss Text
Our house stock is Endurance which is proudly made in Germany. This stock performs as a #1 stock and is priced as a #2. Our stock range is 60lb, 70lb, 80lb, 100lb and 115lb. If a stock is not available in a certain weight or size we will substitute the brand. This paper is double calendared and has a slight sheen to it and the printing images will pop. This stock is used for business cards, postcards, brochures, magazines covers, etc.Gloss Cover C1S
Our house brand for this are Carolina, Highpoint and Cartia .
This stock is
coated on the one side and uncoated on the second side. Our
stock range is 8pt, 10pt, 12pt, 15pt, 16pt, 18pt and 24pt. This
stock is
normally used for projects that need to have an image on the
front and
to be able to write on the back.
Gloss Cover C2S
Our house stock is Endurance which is proudly made in Germany.
This stock performs as a #1 stock and is priced as a #2. Our
stock range is 80lb Cover (7pt) , 100lb Cover (9pt), 120lb Cover
(11pt), 130lb Cover (13.5pt), 16pt, 18pt, 20pt and 24pt. If a
stock is not available in a certain weight or size we will
substitute the brand. Our main house stocks are Endurance, and
Carolina. This stock is used for business
cards,
postcards, pocket folders, door hangers, club flyer's, greeting
cards,
book covers, rack cards etc.
Silk/Dull
Silk/Dull Text
Our house stock is Endurance which is proudly made in Germany. This stock performs as a #1 stock and is priced as a #2. Our stock range is 60lb, 70lb, 80lb, 100lb and 115lb. If a stock is not available in a certain weight or size we will substitute the brand. This is a low gloss/dull finish; which prints as good as a gloss finish but a paper that doesn't glare in the light and you can write on. This stock is used for brochures, magazines, notepads, statments, return mailers.. etc.
Silk/Dull Cover
Our house stock is Endurance which is proudly made in Germany.
This stock performs as a #1 stock and is priced as a #2. Our
stock range is 80lb Cover, 100lb Cover and 120lb Cover. If a
stock is not available in a certain weight or size we will
substitute the brand. This is a low
gloss/dull finish; which prints as good as a gloss finish but a
paper
that doesn't glare in the light and you can write on. This stock
is
used for business cards, brochures, magazines covers, return
mailers..
etc.
Matte (Uncoated)
Matte Uncoated Offset Text
Our house brand for this is Accent Opaque and Paperfect. This
is an uncoated
sheet similar to bond paper but comes in different
thicknesses. This has a complete matte finish and the print will
look
totally different than a coated paper. Stocks selection is 50lb,
60lb, 70lb, 80lb and 100lb. This stock is used for Letterheads,
Newsletters, notepads,
pamphlets that need to be written on etc.
Matte Uncoated Offset Cover
Our house brand for this is Accent Opaque and Cougar. This is an uncoated sheet similar to bond paper but comes in different thicknesses. This has a complete matte finish and the print will look totally different than a coated paper. Stock selection is 65lb Cover, 80lb Cover, 100lb Cover, 130lb Cover and 160lb Cover. This stock is used for business cards, postcards, return mailers, pamphlets etc.. that need to be written on etc.
Crack and Peel (label stock)
Our house stock is strata or mactac. This is a label stock which comes in 4 different finished, uncoated, silk, semigloss and cast coated (super high gloss) This is used for printing high quality labels either digital or offset which can also be diecut.
Other common brands
Carolina
Manufactured in North America; Carolina offers Youtility. A high-gloss finish provide outstanding print quality with excellent contrast and true-to-life colors. Natural bulk and strength give you superb durability. This is a premium grade board stock, comes in C1S and C2S from 8pt to 24pt. This stock is used for book covers, boxes and other packing products
Centura
Manufactured in North America, this is a premium #1 Coated
paper
available in gloss or matte coated finish and comes in text and
cover
weights. Centura is the premium coated
sheetfed and
web paper that provides the most complete, fully loaded product
offering. With the highest brightness, unsurpassed optics, most
refined
printing surface and triple chain-of-custody certification,
Centura is
the sustainable luxury for all of your premium applications.
Please
check the website link for
more info.
Accent
Opaque
This a premium uncoated sheet, comes in envelopes, text weight for letterheads and cover weights for business cards upto 100lb Cov (14pt). Please check the website link for more info
Cougar
This a premium uncoated sheet, comes in envelopes, text weight for letterheads and cover weights for business cards upto 160lb Cov (21pt). Please check the website link for more info
Domtar Colours
Papers with different colour options this is an uncoated sheet. Please check the website link for more info.
Sterling
Ultra
Gloss
Manufactured in North America; Sterling Ultra
is
the smart choice for a versatile, consistent, high quality No. 2
coated
sheetfed, web and digital paper. For solutions across multiple
printing
platforms, Sterling Ultra is the right paper for the right
technology.
Used mainly with heavy coverage work and pocket folders. Please
check
the website link for more info.
Rolland
Enviro100
Print
Manufactured in North America; this is a 100% recycled paper in
text
weights. This is an uncoated
sheet, properties similar to our house uncoated text.
Rolland
Enviro100
Satin
Manufactured in North America; his is a 100% recycled paper in
text
weights, Hybrid between coated and uncoated paper with a very
smooth
satin finish