Publishing needs from cover to core
Paper is not just a production input. It’s a strategic choice that influences how a book or magazine is read, held, and remembered. To ensure the correct paper selection, the following must be considered:
Print performance
Mondi uncoated fine papers have been developed for high-quality results across offset, inkjet, and LE-UV printing. They support sharp text, high ink coverage, and consistent colour reproduction — from delicate serif fonts to bold pull quotes and full-colour endpapers.
Opacity and stiffness
This is essential for double-sided printing, especially in novels, educational books, and notebooks. High opacity prevents show-through, while stiffness supports durability and a premium feel.
Binding and folding reliability
With both short and long grain options available, Mondi papers support efficient imposition and optimal binding — whether for portrait or landscape formats, perfect binding, or sewn spines.
Cover-to-core consistency
Our papers are available in full grammage ranges, allowing for cohesive design and performance across text blocks, covers, inserts, and endpapers.
Sustainability
Sustainability is no longer a niche concern — it’s a core requirement, especially in Europe. It influences procurement decisions, brand reputation, consumer trust, and long-term archival quality. All Mondi publishing papers are Cradle to Cradle Certified®, FSC® certified, and responsibly sourced.
Shade and colour
In publishing, white is not just a background — it’s a design element. The shade of white influences contrast, readability, and emotional tone. Similarly, coloured sheets are often used strategically — as section breaks and endpapers, or for visual rhythm. They support thematic storytelling, mood setting, and brand identity. Mondi’s uncoated fine papers offer a calibrated range of whites and colours for different publishing needs.
Archival quality
For books meant to be kept, referenced, and passed on, durability matters — not just in binding, but in the paper itself. Many of Mondi’s uncoated fine papers meet ISO 9706 standards for permanence, meaning they are acid-free, resistant to aging, and suitable for long-term storage in libraries, archives, and institutional collections.
Grain direction
Grain direction determines how paper behaves under pressure, how pages lie flat, and how durable a book remains over time. It affects folding, binding strength, and product quality, as well as offering a production advantage that supports efficiency, and creative freedom. Mondi offers both short grain and long grain options across key grammages in our white publishing papers. Short grain is ideal for portrait formats, improving lay-flat performance and spine durability. Long grain is suited for landscape formats and certain folding techniques.
How can we help?
Whether you have a question about our papers, want to request a sample or need some guidance, our team is looking forward to consulting you on your next paper & print project.
Get in touch with us via our contact form or give us a call at +43 1 79013-4990.
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