{"id":6041,"date":"2026-06-01T20:41:49","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T18:41:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brotherhoodpaper.com\/?page_id=6041"},"modified":"2026-06-03T21:56:02","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T19:56:02","slug":"gsm-paper-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/brotherhoodpaper.com\/ar\/gsm-paper-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"What is GSM Paper? The Complete Guide to Paper Weight"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n What is GSM Paper? The Complete Guide to Paper Weight | Brotherhood Paper Egypt<\/title>\r\n <meta name=\"description\" content=\"What is GSM in paper? Complete guide to paper weight \u2014 what GSM means, how it affects print quality, full GSM chart from 60gsm to 400gsm, and how to choose the right GSM for every print job in Egypt.\" \/>\r\n <style>\r\n @import url('https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Playfair+Display:wght@400;700;900&family=Source+Sans+3:wght@300;400;600;700&family=JetBrains+Mono:wght@400&display=swap');\r\n\r\n *, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }\r\n\r\n :root {\r\n --ink: #1B2130;\r\n --paper: #f8f5ef;\r\n --cream: #ede8df;\r\n --gold: #D4AF37;\r\n --gold-dark: #b5891a;\r\n --mid: #5a5650;\r\n --rule: #d6cfc3;\r\n --serif: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;\r\n --sans: 'Source Sans 3', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\r\n --mono: 'JetBrains Mono', 'Courier New', monospace;\r\n }\r\n\r\n html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }\r\n body { font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.8; background: var(--paper); color: var(--ink); }\r\n .wrap { max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto; 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}\r\n .hero h1 { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.2rem); font-weight: 900; line-height: 1.15; max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto 20px; color: #fff; }\r\n .hero .sub { color: #b0a898; max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto 32px; font-size: 15px; }\r\n\r\n \/* TOC *\/\r\n .toc { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--rule); border-left: 4px solid var(--gold); border-radius: 6px; padding: 24px 28px; margin: 40px 0; }\r\n .toc-title { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: .15em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-dark); margin-bottom: 14px; }\r\n .toc ol { padding-left: 18px; margin: 0; }\r\n .toc li { margin-bottom: 6px; font-size: 14.5px; }\r\n .toc a { color: var(--gold-dark); text-decoration: none; }\r\n .toc a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }\r\n\r\n \/* BODY *\/\r\n .article { padding: 56px 0 72px; }\r\n h2 { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.7rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); margin: 52px 0 16px; padding-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold); }\r\n h3 { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold-dark); margin: 28px 0 8px; }\r\n p { margin-bottom: 18px; color: var(--ink); }\r\n a { color: var(--gold-dark); }\r\n a:hover { color: var(--gold); }\r\n strong { font-weight: 700; }\r\n ul, ol { padding-left: 22px; margin-bottom: 18px; }\r\n li { margin-bottom: 7px; }\r\n\r\n \/* DEFINITION BOX *\/\r\n .def-box { background: var(--ink); border-radius: 10px; padding: 36px 40px; margin: 32px 0; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }\r\n .def-box::after { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px; background: var(--gold); }\r\n .def-box__label { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 12px; display: block; }\r\n .def-box__formula { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 16px; line-height: 1.3; }\r\n .def-box__formula span { color: var(--gold); }\r\n .def-box__desc { color: #b0a898; font-size: 15px; margin: 0; line-height: 1.7; }\r\n .def-box__desc strong { color: #fff; }\r\n\r\n \/* GSM VISUAL SCALE *\/\r\n .gsm-scale { margin: 32px 0 40px; }\r\n .gsm-scale-title { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: .15em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--mid); margin-bottom: 16px; }\r\n .gsm-bar-row { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 10px; }\r\n .gsm-bar-label { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 12px; color: var(--mid); width: 60px; flex-shrink: 0; text-align: right; }\r\n .gsm-bar-track { flex: 1; background: var(--cream); border-radius: 4px; height: 28px; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }\r\n .gsm-bar-fill { height: 100%; border-radius: 4px; display: flex; align-items: center; padding-left: 10px; font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 11px; color: #fff; font-weight: 600; transition: width 1s ease; }\r\n .gsm-bar-note { font-size: 12px; color: var(--mid); width: 160px; flex-shrink: 0; }\r\n\r\n \/* GSM TABLE *\/\r\n .table-wrap { overflow-x: auto; margin: 24px 0 32px; }\r\n table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14px; background: #fff; box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.06); border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden; }\r\n thead { background: var(--ink); color: #fff; }\r\n thead th { padding: 13px 14px; text-align: left; font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 10.5px; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; }\r\n tbody tr { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule); }\r\n tbody tr:last-child { border-bottom: none; }\r\n tbody tr:nth-child(even) { background: var(--paper); }\r\n tbody td { padding: 11px 14px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 13.5px; }\r\n tbody td:first-child { font-weight: 700; font-family: var(--mono); color: var(--gold-dark); font-size: 14px; }\r\n .cat-badge { display: inline-block; font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 10px; padding: 2px 7px; border-radius: 3px; margin-right: 3px; }\r\n .cat-office { background: #e3f2fd; color: #1565c0; border: 1px solid #90caf9; }\r\n .cat-print { background: #e8f5e9; color: #2e7d32; border: 1px solid #a5d6a7; }\r\n .cat-cover { background: #fff3e0; color: #e65100; border: 1px solid #ffcc80; }\r\n .cat-card { background: #fce4ec; color: #880e4f; border: 1px solid #f48fb1; }\r\n .cat-spec { background: #f3e5f5; color: #6a1b9a; border: 1px solid #ce93d8; }\r\n\r\n \/* PROPERTY CARDS *\/\r\n .prop-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr)); gap: 16px; margin: 24px 0 36px; }\r\n .prop-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--rule); border-top: 4px solid var(--gold); border-radius: 6px; padding: 22px 18px; }\r\n .prop-card .pc-icon { font-size: 1.8rem; margin-bottom: 10px; display: block; }\r\n .prop-card .pc-title { font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1rem; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 6px; }\r\n .prop-card .pc-desc { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--mid); margin: 0; line-height: 1.6; }\r\n\r\n \/* USE CASE CARDS *\/\r\n .usecase-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr)); gap: 18px; margin: 24px 0 40px; }\r\n .usecase-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--rule); border-left: 5px solid var(--gold); border-radius: 6px; padding: 22px 20px; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.04); }\r\n .usecase-card h3 { margin-top: 0; font-size: 1rem; color: var(--ink); }\r\n .usecase-card .uc-gsm { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--gold-dark); font-weight: 700; display: block; margin-bottom: 6px; }\r\n .usecase-card p { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--mid); margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.6; }\r\n .usecase-card .uc-link { font-size: 13px; color: var(--gold-dark); text-decoration: none; }\r\n .usecase-card .uc-link:hover { text-decoration: underline; }\r\n\r\n \/* DECISION TOOL *\/\r\n .decision-tool { background: var(--cream); border: 1px solid var(--rule); border-radius: 10px; padding: 36px 40px; 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border-radius: 6px; padding: 20px 18px; }\r\n .myth-card .myth-label { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }\r\n .myth-label.wrong { color: #c62828; }\r\n .myth-label.right { color: #2e7d32; }\r\n .myth-card .myth-text { font-size: 14px; color: var(--mid); margin: 0; line-height: 1.6; }\r\n .myth-card .myth-text strong { color: var(--ink); }\r\n\r\n \/* INTERNAL LINKS CLUSTER *\/\r\n .cluster-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr)); gap: 12px; margin: 24px 0 36px; }\r\n .cluster-link { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--rule); border-radius: 6px; padding: 14px 16px; text-decoration: none; transition: all .2s; display: block; }\r\n .cluster-link:hover { border-color: var(--gold); background: #fffbee; transform: translateY(-1px); }\r\n .cluster-link .cl-gsm { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold-dark); display: block; }\r\n .cluster-link .cl-use { font-size: 12px; color: var(--mid); margin-top: 2px; }\r\n\r\n \/* FAQ *\/\r\n .faq-item { border-top: 1px solid var(--rule); padding: 22px 0; }\r\n .faq-item:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule); }\r\n .faq-q { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 8px; }\r\n\r\n \/* NOTICE *\/\r\n .notice { background: #fffbee; border: 1px solid #e8c96a; border-left: 4px solid var(--gold); border-radius: 6px; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 20px 0; font-size: 14px; color: var(--mid); }\r\n .notice strong { color: var(--ink); }\r\n\r\n \/* CTA *\/\r\n .cta-block { background: var(--ink); color: var(--cream); border-radius: 10px; padding: 48px 44px; margin: 52px 0 0; text-align: center; }\r\n .cta-block h2 { color: #fff; border-bottom-color: var(--gold); margin-top: 0; font-size: 1.6rem; }\r\n .cta-block p { color: #b0a898; }\r\n .cta-block .branch-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 14px; margin: 20px 0; }\r\n .branch-tag { background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15); border-radius: 20px; padding: 6px 18px; font-size: 13px; color: #d8cfc4; font-family: var(--mono); }\r\n .btn { display: inline-block; margin-top: 10px; background: var(--gold); color: var(--ink); text-decoration: none; padding: 14px 36px; border-radius: 4px; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: .04em; transition: background .2s; }\r\n .btn:hover { background: var(--gold-dark); color: #fff; }\r\n .btn-secondary { background: transparent; border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3); margin-left: 12px; color: #d8cfc4; }\r\n .btn-secondary:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); color: #fff; }\r\n\r\n @media (max-width: 640px) {\r\n .hero { padding: 48px 20px 40px; }\r\n h2 { font-size: 1.4rem; }\r\n .cta-block { padding: 32px 20px; }\r\n .btn-secondary { margin-left: 0; margin-top: 10px; display: block; }\r\n .def-box { padding: 24px 20px; }\r\n .decision-tool { padding: 24px 20px; }\r\n .gsm-bar-note { display: none; }\r\n }\r\n <\/style>\r\n<\/head>\r\n<body>\r\n\r\n<!-- BREADCRUMB -->\r\n<nav class=\"breadcrumb\">\r\n <div>\r\n <a href=\"\/ar\/\">\u0635\u062d\u064a\u0641\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0623\u062e\u0648\u0629<\/a>\r\n <span>\u203a<\/span>\r\n <a href=\"\/ar\/paper-selection-guide\/\">Paper Selection Guide<\/a>\r\n <span>\u203a<\/span>\r\n GSM Paper Guide\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/nav>\r\n\r\n<!-- HERO -->\r\n<header class=\"hero\">\r\n <p class=\"eyebrow\">Brotherhood Paper \u2014 Paper Selection Guide<\/p>\r\n <h1>What is GSM in Paper? The Complete Guide to Paper Weight<\/h1>\r\n <p class=\"sub\">Everything you need to know about paper GSM \u2014 what it means, how it affects printing, a full GSM reference chart from 45gsm to 400gsm, and a practical guide to choosing the right weight for every job.<\/p>\r\n<\/header>\r\n\r\n<!-- BODY -->\r\n<main class=\"article\">\r\n <div class=\"wrap\">\r\n\r\n <!-- TOC -->\r\n <div class=\"toc\">\r\n <p class=\"toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\r\n <ol>\r\n <li><a href=\"#what-is-gsm\">What does GSM mean in paper?<\/a><\/li>\r\n <li><a href=\"#how-gsm-measured\">How is GSM measured?<\/a><\/li>\r\n <li><a href=\"#why-gsm-matters\">Why GSM matters for printing<\/a><\/li>\r\n <li><a href=\"#gsm-chart\">Full GSM reference chart \u2014 45gsm to 400gsm<\/a><\/li>\r\n <li><a href=\"#gsm-by-use\">GSM by use case<\/a><\/li>\r\n <li><a href=\"#how-to-choose\">How to choose the right GSM<\/a><\/li>\r\n <li><a href=\"#gsm-myths\">Common GSM misconceptions<\/a><\/li>\r\n <li><a href=\"#gsm-egypt\">GSM paper in Egypt \u2014 what is available<\/a><\/li>\r\n <li><a href=\"#faq\">Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/li>\r\n <\/ol>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <!-- SECTION 1 \u2014 WHAT IS GSM -->\r\n <h2 id=\"what-is-gsm\">What Does GSM Mean in Paper?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n <p>GSM stands for <strong>Grams per Square Metre<\/strong>. It is the internationally standardised unit of measurement for paper weight \u2014 used by every paper mill, printer and distributor in the world, including Egypt. When you see a paper described as \"80gsm\" or \"130gsm\", the number tells you how much one square metre of that paper weighs in grams.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"def-box\">\r\n <span class=\"def-box__label\">The GSM Definition<\/span>\r\n <p class=\"def-box__formula\">GSM = <span>Weight (grams)<\/span> \u00f7 <span>Area (square metres)<\/span><\/p>\r\n <p class=\"def-box__desc\">Take a sheet of paper that is exactly <strong>1 metre \u00d7 1 metre<\/strong>. Weigh it on a precision scale. The weight in grams is the GSM. A sheet weighing 80 grams = <strong>80gsm paper<\/strong>. A sheet weighing 300 grams = <strong>300gsm paper<\/strong>. The higher the number, the heavier and thicker the sheet.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <p>GSM is also called <strong>grammage<\/strong> in technical paper specifications. In some markets \u2014 particularly the United States \u2014 paper weight is expressed in pounds (lb) rather than gsm, but gsm is the standard used throughout Egypt, the Middle East, and Europe.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <!-- SECTION 2 \u2014 HOW MEASURED -->\r\n <h2 id=\"how-gsm-measured\">How is Paper GSM Measured?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n <p>Paper mills measure GSM using a precision analytical balance and a paper sample cutter. The process follows ISO 536 \u2014 the international standard for paper grammage determination. Here is how it works:<\/p>\r\n\r\n <ol>\r\n <li>A sample of paper is cut to a precise area \u2014 typically 100cm\u00b2 (0.01m\u00b2) using a calibrated cutter<\/li>\r\n <li>The sample is conditioned at 23\u00b0C and 50% relative humidity for at least 4 hours to stabilise moisture content<\/li>\r\n <li>The conditioned sample is weighed on a precision balance accurate to 0.001g<\/li>\r\n <li>The weight is mathematically converted to the equivalent weight of a 1m\u00b2 sheet<\/li>\r\n <li>Multiple samples are taken across the paper web and averaged to account for natural variation<\/li>\r\n <\/ol>\r\n\r\n <p>For a paper buyer in Egypt, you do not need to measure GSM yourself \u2014 every ream and every carton is labelled with the GSM by the manufacturer. What matters is understanding what the number tells you about how the paper will perform.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"notice\">\r\n <strong>Important:<\/strong> GSM measures weight per unit area \u2014 not thickness. Two papers can have the same GSM but different thickness (caliper) depending on their density. A bulky offset paper at 80gsm will feel thicker than a dense coated paper at 80gsm. Always consider both GSM and caliper when specifying paper for thick publications.\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <!-- SECTION 3 \u2014 WHY IT MATTERS -->\r\n <h2 id=\"why-gsm-matters\">Why GSM Matters for Printing<\/h2>\r\n\r\n <p>GSM is the single most important specification when selecting paper for any print application. It directly controls six critical factors:<\/p>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"prop-grid\">\r\n <div class=\"prop-card\">\r\n <span class=\"pc-icon\">\ud83d\udd0d<\/span>\r\n <div class=\"pc-title\">\u0627\u0644\u0634\u0641\u0627\u0641\u064a\u0629<\/div>\r\n <p class=\"pc-desc\">Higher GSM = more opacity = less show-through on double-sided printing. At 60gsm, text on the reverse side is often visible. At 90gsm+, double-sided printing is clean and professional.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"prop-card\">\r\n <span class=\"pc-icon\">\ud83d\udcaa<\/span>\r\n <div class=\"pc-title\">Stiffness & Feel<\/div>\r\n <p class=\"pc-desc\">Higher GSM paper feels more substantial and authoritative. A 350gsm business card feels premium. A 60gsm flyer feels cheap. GSM communicates quality before the reader processes a single word.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"prop-card\">\r\n <span class=\"pc-icon\">\ud83d\udda8\ufe0f<\/span>\r\n <div class=\"pc-title\">Press Runnability<\/div>\r\n <p class=\"pc-desc\">Too light and sheets jam or tear. Too heavy and the press cannot handle them. Most office printers handle 60\u201390gsm. Sheet-fed offset presses run 60\u2013350gsm. Always check your equipment's maximum gsm specification.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"prop-card\">\r\n <span class=\"pc-icon\">\ud83c\udfa8<\/span>\r\n <div class=\"pc-title\">\u0627\u0645\u062a\u0635\u0627\u0635 \u0627\u0644\u062d\u0628\u0631<\/div>\r\n <p class=\"pc-desc\">Higher GSM papers generally carry more ink without bleed-through. This is critical for solid colour blocks, heavy coverage designs and double-sided printing with ink-heavy artwork.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"prop-card\">\r\n <span class=\"pc-icon\">\u2696\ufe0f<\/span>\r\n <div class=\"pc-title\">Postage & Shipping Weight<\/div>\r\n <p class=\"pc-desc\">Every gsm counts when mailing thousands of pieces. A direct mail campaign on 90gsm vs 80gsm paper can increase postage costs by 10\u201312% across a large run. Budget accordingly.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"prop-card\">\r\n <span class=\"pc-icon\">\ud83d\udcd0<\/span>\r\n <div class=\"pc-title\">Fold & Binding<\/div>\r\n <p class=\"pc-desc\">Papers above 170gsm crack when folded without scoring. Any cover stock above 150gsm used in a folded brochure must be scored first. This is a critical production consideration missed by many buyers.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <!-- SECTION 4 \u2014 GSM CHART -->\r\n <h2 id=\"gsm-chart\">Full GSM Reference Chart \u2014 45gsm to 400gsm<\/h2>\r\n\r\n <p>The table below covers the complete range of paper weights you will encounter in commercial printing in Egypt \u2014 from the lightest newsprint grades to the heaviest board stocks.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"table-wrap\">\r\n <table>\r\n <thead>\r\n <tr>\r\n <th>\u0646\u0637\u0627\u0642 GSM<\/th>\r\n <th>Paper Category<\/th>\r\n <th>Typical Uses<\/th>\r\n <th>Feel<\/th>\r\n <th>Available at Brotherhood<\/th>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <\/thead>\r\n <tbody>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td>45 \u2013 55 gsm<\/td>\r\n <td><span class=\"cat-badge cat-spec\">Lightweight<\/span><\/td>\r\n <td>Newsprint, NCR carbonless paper, bible paper, lightweight inserts<\/td>\r\n <td>Very thin, transparent<\/td>\r\n <td>NCR 50\u201355gsm \u2713<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td>56 \u2013 65 gsm<\/td>\r\n <td><span class=\"cat-badge cat-office\">\u0645\u064a\u0632\u0627\u0646\u064a\u0629<\/span><\/td>\r\n <td>High-volume internal printing, mass flyers, draft documents, internal forms<\/td>\r\n <td>Thin, lightweight<\/td>\r\n <td>Woodfree 56gsm \u2713 \u00b7 A4 60gsm \u2713<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td>70 \u2013 80 gsm<\/td>\r\n <td><span class=\"cat-badge cat-office\">Standard Office<\/span><\/td>\r\n <td>Office printing, photocopying, laser printing, general documents, books<\/td>\r\n <td>Standard, familiar<\/td>\r\n <td>A4 70gsm \u2713 \u00b7 A4 80gsm \u2713 \u00b7 Woodfree 80gsm \u2713<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td>90 \u2013 100 gsm<\/td>\r\n <td><span class=\"cat-badge cat-print\">Quality Office<\/span><\/td>\r\n <td>Presentation documents, letterheads, inkjet printing, good-quality booklets<\/td>\r\n <td>Noticeably heavier than standard<\/td>\r\n <td>Woodfree 90\u2013100gsm \u2713<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td>105 \u2013 135 gsm<\/td>\r\n <td><span class=\"cat-badge cat-print\">Commercial Print<\/span><\/td>\r\n <td>Brochure text pages, magazine inserts, flyers, leaflets, catalogue pages<\/td>\r\n <td>Substantial, professional<\/td>\r\n <td>Art paper 90\u2013135gsm \u2713<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td>148 \u2013 170 gsm<\/td>\r\n <td><span class=\"cat-badge cat-cover\">Light Cover<\/span><\/td>\r\n <td>Brochure covers, report covers, folded cards, menu inserts<\/td>\r\n <td>Stiff, premium feel<\/td>\r\n <td>Art paper 150\u2013170gsm \u2713<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td>200 \u2013 250 gsm<\/td>\r\n <td><span class=\"cat-badge cat-cover\">Medium Cover<\/span><\/td>\r\n <td>Book covers, folder covers, greeting cards, postcards, heavy brochure covers<\/td>\r\n <td>Board-like, very stiff<\/td>\r\n <td>Art paper 200\u2013250gsm \u2713<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td>300 \u2013 350 gsm<\/td>\r\n <td><span class=\"cat-badge cat-card\">Heavy Card<\/span><\/td>\r\n <td>Business cards, premium packaging inserts, thick invitations, luxury cards<\/td>\r\n <td>Rigid, premium card<\/td>\r\n <td>Art paper 300\u2013350gsm \u2713<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td>350 \u2013 400 gsm<\/td>\r\n <td><span class=\"cat-badge cat-spec\">\u0633\u0628\u0648\u0631\u0629<\/span><\/td>\r\n <td>Luxury business cards, packaging, point-of-sale displays, rigid cards<\/td>\r\n <td>Near-rigid board<\/td>\r\n <td>Contact us for availability<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <\/tbody>\r\n <\/table>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <!-- GSM VISUAL SCALE -->\r\n <h3>GSM Visual Scale<\/h3>\r\n <p>Use this visual reference to understand where common paper grades sit relative to each other:<\/p>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"gsm-scale\">\r\n <p class=\"gsm-scale-title\">Paper weight spectrum \u2014 thinner to thicker<\/p>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"gsm-bar-row\">\r\n <span class=\"gsm-bar-label\">50 gsm<\/span>\r\n <div class=\"gsm-bar-track\">\r\n <div class=\"gsm-bar-fill\" style=\"width:12%; background: linear-gradient(90deg, #b5891a, #D4AF37);\">\u0645\u0646\u0637\u0642\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0639\u0627\u0635\u0645\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0648\u0637\u0646\u064a\u0629<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <span class=\"gsm-bar-note\">Carbonless paper<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"gsm-bar-row\">\r\n <span class=\"gsm-bar-label\">60 \u063a\u0631\u0627\u0645\/\u0645\u062a\u0631 \u0645\u0631\u0628\u0639<\/span>\r\n <div class=\"gsm-bar-track\">\r\n <div class=\"gsm-bar-fill\" style=\"width:18%; background: linear-gradient(90deg, #b5891a, #D4AF37);\">Budget A4<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <span class=\"gsm-bar-note\">High-volume printing<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"gsm-bar-row\">\r\n <span class=\"gsm-bar-label\">80 \u063a\u0631\u0627\u0645\/\u0645\u062a\u0631 \u0645\u0631\u0628\u0639<\/span>\r\n <div class=\"gsm-bar-track\">\r\n <div class=\"gsm-bar-fill\" style=\"width:26%; background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1B2130, #3d4f6e);\">Standard A4<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <span class=\"gsm-bar-note\">Office standard<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"gsm-bar-row\">\r\n <span class=\"gsm-bar-label\">100 \u063a\u0631\u0627\u0645\/\u0645\u062a\u0631 \u0645\u0631\u0628\u0639<\/span>\r\n <div class=\"gsm-bar-track\">\r\n <div class=\"gsm-bar-fill\" style=\"width:34%; background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1B2130, #3d4f6e);\">Premium office<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <span class=\"gsm-bar-note\">Letterheads, presentations<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"gsm-bar-row\">\r\n <span class=\"gsm-bar-label\">128 \u063a\u0631\u0627\u0645\/\u0645\u062a\u0631 \u0645\u0631\u0628\u0639<\/span>\r\n <div class=\"gsm-bar-track\">\r\n <div class=\"gsm-bar-fill\" style=\"width:44%; background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2e7d32, #43a047);\">Brochures<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <span class=\"gsm-bar-note\">Commercial print text pages<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"gsm-bar-row\">\r\n <span class=\"gsm-bar-label\">170 \u063a\u0631\u0627\u0645\/\u0645\u062a\u0631 \u0645\u0631\u0628\u0639<\/span>\r\n <div class=\"gsm-bar-track\">\r\n <div class=\"gsm-bar-fill\" style=\"width:56%; background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2e7d32, #43a047);\">Light cover<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <span class=\"gsm-bar-note\">Brochure covers, menus<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"gsm-bar-row\">\r\n <span class=\"gsm-bar-label\">250 \u063a\u0631\u0627\u0645\/\u0645\u062a\u0631 \u0645\u0631\u0628\u0639<\/span>\r\n <div class=\"gsm-bar-track\">\r\n <div class=\"gsm-bar-fill\" style=\"width:70%; background: linear-gradient(90deg, #c0392b, #e74c3c);\">Medium card<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <span class=\"gsm-bar-note\">Book covers, postcards<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"gsm-bar-row\">\r\n <span class=\"gsm-bar-label\">350 \u063a\u0631\u0627\u0645\/\u0645\u062a\u0631 \u0645\u0631\u0628\u0639<\/span>\r\n <div class=\"gsm-bar-track\">\r\n <div class=\"gsm-bar-fill\" style=\"width:88%; background: linear-gradient(90deg, #c0392b, #e74c3c);\">Heavy card<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <span class=\"gsm-bar-note\">Business cards, luxury<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <!-- SECTION 5 \u2014 BY USE CASE -->\r\n <h2 id=\"gsm-by-use\">GSM by Use Case \u2014 What to Use for Every Job<\/h2>\r\n\r\n <p>The fastest way to choose the right GSM is to match it to your specific application. Here are the most common print jobs in Egypt with the recommended GSM range for each.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"usecase-grid\">\r\n\r\n <div class=\"usecase-card\">\r\n <span class=\"uc-gsm\">60 \u2013 80 gsm<\/span>\r\n <h3>Office & Everyday Printing<\/h3>\r\n <p>Daily office documents, photocopying, laser printing, internal reports, draft printing. The most common paper in Egypt. 80gsm is the universal standard for office printers and copiers.<\/p>\r\n <a href=\"\/ar\/copy-paper-egypt\/\" class=\"uc-link\">View copy paper options \u2192<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"usecase-card\">\r\n <span class=\"uc-gsm\">80 \u2013 100 gsm<\/span>\r\n <h3>Books & Publications<\/h3>\r\n <p>Text pages for books, educational textbooks, manuals, workbooks and government publications. 80gsm woodfree uncoated is the standard for the Egyptian book printing market.<\/p>\r\n <a href=\"\/ar\/product-category\/woodfree-uncoated\/\" class=\"uc-link\">View woodfree paper \u2192<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"usecase-card\">\r\n <span class=\"uc-gsm\">90 \u2013 135 gsm<\/span>\r\n <h3>Brochures & Leaflets<\/h3>\r\n <p>Marketing brochures, product leaflets, catalogues and magazine inserts. Coated art paper at 115\u2013135gsm delivers the colour saturation and surface quality required for commercial marketing materials.<\/p>\r\n <a href=\"\/ar\/product-category\/art-paper\/\" class=\"uc-link\">View art paper \u2192<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"usecase-card\">\r\n <span class=\"uc-gsm\">50 \u2013 55 gsm<\/span>\r\n <h3>NCR & Multi-Copy Forms<\/h3>\r\n <p>Invoice books, receipt pads, delivery notes and any multi-copy form requiring carbonless transfer between sheets. NCR paper is specifically engineered for this purpose at 50\u201355gsm.<\/p>\r\n <a href=\"\/ar\/product-category\/ncr\/\" class=\"uc-link\">View NCR paper \u2192<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"usecase-card\">\r\n <span class=\"uc-gsm\">150 \u2013 200 gsm<\/span>\r\n <h3>Brochure Covers & Folders<\/h3>\r\n <p>The cover of a saddle-stitched brochure, presentation folders, menu covers and report covers. Must be scored before folding at this weight. Coated art paper at 170gsm is the Egyptian market standard for brochure covers.<\/p>\r\n <a href=\"\/ar\/product-category\/art-paper\/\" class=\"uc-link\">View art paper \u2192<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"usecase-card\">\r\n <span class=\"uc-gsm\">300 \u2013 350 gsm<\/span>\r\n <h3>Business Cards<\/h3>\r\n <p>Standard business cards in Egypt are printed on 300\u2013350gsm coated art paper. Below 300gsm, a business card feels thin and cheap. At 350gsm with a gloss or matt laminate, it communicates authority.<\/p>\r\n <a href=\"\/ar\/product-category\/art-paper\/\" class=\"uc-link\">View art paper \u2192<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"usecase-card\">\r\n <span class=\"uc-gsm\">80 \u2013 160 gsm<\/span>\r\n <h3>Sticker & Label Printing<\/h3>\r\n <p>Self-adhesive labels, product stickers and printed decals. Brotherhood Paper's cast coated sticker paper is 160gsm total (80gsm face + 80gsm silicon liner) \u2014 suitable for UV, lamination and heat processing after printing.<\/p>\r\n <a href=\"\/ar\/product-category\/stickerpaper\/\" class=\"uc-link\">View sticker paper \u2192<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"usecase-card\">\r\n <span class=\"uc-gsm\">56 \u2013 100 gsm<\/span>\r\n <h3>Wholesale & Bulk Printing<\/h3>\r\n <p>Large-volume commercial print runs, newspaper supplements, mass-distribution flyers and wholesale offset printing. Available in sheets and rolls from Brotherhood Paper at competitive per-tonne pricing.<\/p>\r\n <a href=\"\/ar\/paper-wholesale-egypt\/\" class=\"uc-link\">View wholesale options \u2192<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <!-- SECTION 6 \u2014 HOW TO CHOOSE -->\r\n <h2 id=\"how-to-choose\">How to Choose the Right GSM \u2014 A Practical Framework<\/h2>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"decision-tool\">\r\n <h3>5 Questions to Find Your GSM<\/h3>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"decision-step\">\r\n <div class=\"ds-num\">1<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"ds-body\">\r\n <div class=\"ds-q\">What is the end use of the printed piece?<\/div>\r\n <p>A document that will be read once and discarded can be 70\u201380gsm. A document that will be kept, filed or presented to clients should be 90gsm minimum. A piece that represents your brand to new customers needs 115gsm+ coated stock.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"decision-step\">\r\n <div class=\"ds-num\">2<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"ds-body\">\r\n <div class=\"ds-q\">Will it be printed on both sides?<\/div>\r\n <p>Double-sided printing requires a minimum of <strong>80gsm<\/strong> to prevent show-through on uncoated paper. For image-heavy double-sided work on coated paper, use 115gsm minimum. Below 80gsm on double-sided jobs, text and images from the reverse will be visible and unprofessional.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"decision-step\">\r\n <div class=\"ds-num\">3<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"ds-body\">\r\n <div class=\"ds-q\">Will it be folded?<\/div>\r\n <p>Any paper above <strong>150gsm<\/strong> must be scored before folding \u2014 otherwise the paper surface will crack along the fold. This is a production step that must be factored into your cost and schedule. Below 150gsm, standard folding is fine without scoring.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"decision-step\">\r\n <div class=\"ds-num\">4<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"ds-body\">\r\n <div class=\"ds-q\">What press or printer will run it?<\/div>\r\n <p>Check your equipment specifications. Most office laser printers and copiers handle <strong>60\u201390gsm<\/strong>. Professional digital presses handle 60\u2013350gsm. Sheet-fed offset presses typically run 60\u2013400gsm. Never run paper outside your machine's specification \u2014 it risks jams, damage and poor output.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"decision-step\">\r\n <div class=\"ds-num\">5<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"ds-body\">\r\n <div class=\"ds-q\">What is the budget per piece?<\/div>\r\n <p>Paper cost increases roughly linearly with GSM. <strong>80gsm = baseline cost. 100gsm \u2248 +25%. 128gsm \u2248 +60%. 200gsm \u2248 +150%.<\/strong> For high-volume jobs, even a 10gsm reduction can generate significant savings without visible quality loss to the end recipient.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <!-- SECTION 7 \u2014 MYTHS -->\r\n <h2 id=\"gsm-myths\">Common GSM Misconceptions \u2014 Corrected<\/h2>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"myth-grid\">\r\n <div class=\"myth-card\">\r\n <p class=\"myth-label wrong\">\u2717 Wrong belief<\/p>\r\n <p class=\"myth-text\"><strong>\"Higher GSM always means better quality.\"<\/strong><br>GSM measures weight, not quality. A 60gsm premium woodfree paper from a quality mill is far superior to a 90gsm low-grade paper from a budget supplier. Quality is determined by pulp grade, coating, and manufacturing standards \u2014 not GSM alone.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"myth-card\">\r\n <p class=\"myth-label wrong\">\u2717 Wrong belief<\/p>\r\n <p class=\"myth-text\"><strong>\"80gsm is always thick enough for double-sided printing.\"<\/strong><br>It depends on the paper type. 80gsm woodfree uncoated has good opacity. But 80gsm newsprint or lightweight bond can show through badly on double-sided jobs. Always check the opacity specification, not just the GSM.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"myth-card\">\r\n <p class=\"myth-label wrong\">\u2717 Wrong belief<\/p>\r\n <p class=\"myth-text\"><strong>\"GSM and thickness are the same thing.\"<\/strong><br>They are related but not identical. Paper density varies by type. 80gsm coated art paper is thinner than 80gsm uncoated woodfree paper because coated paper is denser. Use caliper (microns) to measure actual thickness when it matters for spine calculation or pocket sizing.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"myth-card\">\r\n <p class=\"myth-label wrong\">\u2717 Wrong belief<\/p>\r\n <p class=\"myth-text\"><strong>\"You can fold any weight of paper without scoring.\"<\/strong><br>Papers above 150gsm will crack on the fold without prior scoring. This is a physics fact, not a print shop preference. Any cover stock, thick card or heavyweight paper going into a folded format must be creased or scored before folding.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <!-- SECTION 8 \u2014 GSM IN EGYPT -->\r\n <h2 id=\"gsm-egypt\">Paper GSM in Egypt \u2014 What is Available from Brotherhood Paper<\/h2>\r\n\r\n <p>Brotherhood Paper stocks paper across the full GSM range from El-Faggala, Cairo. The links below take you directly to each GSM category available on the site:<\/p>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"cluster-grid\">\r\n <a href=\"\/ar\/gsm\/56\/\" class=\"cluster-link\">\r\n <span class=\"cl-gsm\">56 \u063a\u0631\u0627\u0645\/\u0645\u062a\u0631 \u0645\u0631\u0628\u0639<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"cl-use\">Lightweight woodfree<\/span>\r\n <\/a>\r\n <a href=\"\/ar\/gsm\/60\/\" class=\"cluster-link\">\r\n <span class=\"cl-gsm\">60 \u063a\u0631\u0627\u0645\/\u0645\u062a\u0631 \u0645\u0631\u0628\u0639<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"cl-use\">Budget copy paper<\/span>\r\n <\/a>\r\n <a href=\"\/ar\/gsm\/70\/\" class=\"cluster-link\">\r\n <span class=\"cl-gsm\">70 \u063a\u0631\u0627\u0645\/\u0645\u062a\u0631 \u0645\u0631\u0628\u0639<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"cl-use\">Economy office paper<\/span>\r\n <\/a>\r\n <a href=\"\/ar\/gsm\/80\/\" class=\"cluster-link\">\r\n <span class=\"cl-gsm\">80 \u063a\u0631\u0627\u0645\/\u0645\u062a\u0631 \u0645\u0631\u0628\u0639<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"cl-use\">Standard office paper<\/span>\r\n <\/a>\r\n <a href=\"\/ar\/gsm\/90\/\" class=\"cluster-link\">\r\n <span class=\"cl-gsm\">90 \u063a\u0631\u0627\u0645\/\u0645\u062a\u0631 \u0645\u0631\u0628\u0639<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"cl-use\">Quality office & print<\/span>\r\n <\/a>\r\n <a href=\"\/ar\/gsm\/100\/\" class=\"cluster-link\">\r\n <span class=\"cl-gsm\">100 \u063a\u0631\u0627\u0645\/\u0645\u062a\u0631 \u0645\u0631\u0628\u0639<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"cl-use\">Letterheads & presentations<\/span>\r\n <\/a>\r\n <a href=\"\/ar\/product-category\/art-paper\/\" class=\"cluster-link\">\r\n <span class=\"cl-gsm\">115 gsm<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"cl-use\">Brochure text pages<\/span>\r\n <\/a>\r\n <a href=\"\/ar\/gsm\/120\/\" class=\"cluster-link\">\r\n <span class=\"cl-gsm\">120 \u063a\u0631\u0627\u0645\/\u0645\u062a\u0631 \u0645\u0631\u0628\u0639<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"cl-use\">Commercial print<\/span>\r\n <\/a>\r\n <a href=\"\/ar\/gsm\/128\/\" class=\"cluster-link\">\r\n <span class=\"cl-gsm\">128 \u063a\u0631\u0627\u0645\/\u0645\u062a\u0631 \u0645\u0631\u0628\u0639<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"cl-use\">Art paper standard<\/span>\r\n <\/a>\r\n <a href=\"\/ar\/gsm\/150\/\" class=\"cluster-link\">\r\n <span class=\"cl-gsm\">150 \u063a\u0631\u0627\u0645\/\u0645\u062a\u0631 \u0645\u0631\u0628\u0639<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"cl-use\">Light cover stock<\/span>\r\n <\/a>\r\n <a href=\"\/ar\/gsm\/200\/\" class=\"cluster-link\">\r\n <span class=\"cl-gsm\">200 \u063a\u0631\u0627\u0645\/\u0645\u062a\u0631 \u0645\u0631\u0628\u0639<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"cl-use\">Medium card<\/span>\r\n <\/a>\r\n <a href=\"\/ar\/gsm\/300\/\" class=\"cluster-link\">\r\n <span class=\"cl-gsm\">300 \u063a\u0631\u0627\u0645\/\u0645\u062a\u0631 \u0645\u0631\u0628\u0639<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"cl-use\">Business cards & covers<\/span>\r\n <\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <p>Not sure which GSM is right for your job? Contact our El-Faggala team \u2014 we advise on paper grade, GSM and format for any printing or packaging application.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <!-- RELATED GUIDES -->\r\n <h2>Related Paper Selection Guides<\/h2>\r\n <p>GSM is one part of paper selection. These guides cover the other key decisions:<\/p>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li><a href=\"\/ar\/copy-paper-egypt\/\">Copy paper in Egypt<\/a> \u2014 A4, A3 and A5 copy paper in 60, 70 and 80gsm<\/li>\r\n <li><a href=\"\/ar\/a4-paper-price-egypt\/\">A4 paper price Egypt<\/a> \u2014 current pricing per ream and per box<\/li>\r\n <li><a href=\"\/ar\/paper-wholesale-egypt\/\">Paper wholesale Egypt<\/a> \u2014 bulk supply, all grades, no minimum order<\/li>\r\n <li><a href=\"\/ar\/product-category\/woodfree-uncoated\/\">Woodfree uncoated paper<\/a> \u2014 56\u2013100gsm range for offset and digital printing<\/li>\r\n <li><a href=\"\/ar\/product-category\/art-paper\/\">Art paper (coated)<\/a> \u2014 90\u2013350gsm gloss and matt coated stock<\/li>\r\n <li><a href=\"\/ar\/paper-prices-egypt\/\">Paper prices Egypt<\/a> \u2014 live market pricing across all grades<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n\r\n <!-- FAQ -->\r\n <h2 id=\"faq\">Frequently Asked Questions \u2014 Paper GSM<\/h2>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n <p class=\"faq-q\">What does GSM mean in paper?<\/p>\r\n <p>GSM stands for Grams per Square Metre. It is the international standard unit for measuring paper weight. A piece of paper measuring exactly 1 metre \u00d7 1 metre that weighs 80 grams is called 80gsm paper. The higher the GSM, the heavier and typically thicker the paper.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n <p class=\"faq-q\">What GSM is standard copy paper in Egypt?<\/p>\r\n <p>The standard GSM for copy paper in Egypt is <strong>80gsm<\/strong>. This is used in the vast majority of office printers, photocopiers and laser printers. Brotherhood Paper also supplies 70gsm and 60gsm copy paper for budget and high-volume applications.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n <p class=\"faq-q\">What is the difference between 70gsm and 80gsm paper?<\/p>\r\n <p>80gsm paper is heavier, thicker and more opaque than 70gsm. For everyday office printing, both grades work well. For double-sided printing or documents that need to feel more substantial, 80gsm is the better choice. 70gsm is ideal for very high-volume printing where reducing cost per page is the priority.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n <p class=\"faq-q\">What GSM should I use for brochures?<\/p>\r\n <p>For brochure text pages, use <strong>115\u2013135gsm coated art paper<\/strong>. For brochure covers, use <strong>170\u2013200gsm coated art paper<\/strong>. Covers must be scored before folding at weights above 150gsm to prevent cracking. This combination gives a professional finish that Egyptian commercial printing clients expect.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n <p class=\"faq-q\">What GSM is used for business cards in Egypt?<\/p>\r\n <p>Business cards in Egypt are typically printed on <strong>300\u2013350gsm coated art paper<\/strong>. Below 300gsm, a business card feels thin and unprofessional. At 350gsm with a gloss or matt laminate finish, it presents a premium, authoritative impression.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n <p class=\"faq-q\">Is higher GSM always better?<\/p>\r\n <p>No. Higher GSM is not always better \u2014 it depends entirely on the application. 60gsm is the correct choice for mass-distribution flyers where cost per piece matters. 80gsm is correct for office printing. Using 130gsm for internal office documents wastes money without adding value. Match the GSM to the job, not to a general preference for heavier paper.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n <p class=\"faq-q\">What is the heaviest paper available in Egypt?<\/p>\r\n <p>Brotherhood Paper stocks coated art paper up to <strong>350gsm<\/strong> for business cards, luxury covers and premium packaging inserts. Heavier board grades above 350gsm are available on request \u2014 contact our El-Faggala team for availability.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <!-- CTA -->\r\n <div class=\"cta-block\">\r\n <h2>Need Help Choosing the Right GSM?<\/h2>\r\n <p>Our El-Faggala team advises on paper grade, GSM and format for any print job \u2014 same business day response.<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"branch-tags\">\r\n <span class=\"branch-tag\">\ud83d\udccd El-Faggala, Cairo<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"branch-tag\">\ud83d\udccd El-Zeitoun, Cairo<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"branch-tag\">\ud83d\udccd Obour City<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <p style=\"margin-bottom:24px; font-size:14px;\">56gsm to 400gsm \u00b7 Woodfree \u00b7 Art Paper \u00b7 NCR \u00b7 Copy Paper \u00b7 All Sizes<\/p>\r\n <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/201222123986\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WhatsApp Our Team \u2192<\/a>\r\n <a class=\"btn btn-secondary\" href=\"\/ar\/paper-wholesale-egypt\/\">View All Paper Products<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/main>\r\n\r\n<\/body>\r\n<\/html>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is GSM Paper? The Complete Guide to Paper Weight | Brotherhood Paper Egypt Brotherhood Paper \u203a Paper Selection Guide \u203a GSM Paper Guide Brotherhood Paper \u2014 Paper Selection Guide What is GSM in Paper? The Complete Guide to Paper Weight Everything you need to know about paper GSM \u2014 what it means, how it affects printing, a full GSM reference chart from 45gsm to 400gsm, and a practical guide to choosing the right weight for every job. Table of Contents What does GSM mean in paper? How is GSM measured? Why GSM matters for printing Full GSM reference chart \u2014 45gsm to 400gsm GSM by use case How to choose the right GSM Common GSM misconceptions GSM paper in Egypt \u2014 what is available Frequently asked questions What Does GSM Mean in Paper? GSM stands for Grams per Square Metre. It is the internationally standardised unit of measurement for paper weight \u2014 used by every paper mill, printer and distributor in the world, including Egypt. When you see a paper described as “80gsm” or “130gsm”, the number tells you how much one square metre of that paper weighs in grams. The GSM Definition GSM = Weight (grams) \u00f7 Area (square metres) Take a sheet of paper that is exactly 1 metre \u00d7 1 metre. Weigh it on a precision scale. The weight in grams is the GSM. A sheet weighing 80 grams = 80gsm paper. A sheet weighing 300 grams = 300gsm paper. The higher the number, the heavier and thicker the sheet. GSM is also called grammage in technical paper specifications. In some markets \u2014 particularly the United States \u2014 paper weight is expressed in pounds (lb) rather than gsm, but gsm is the standard used throughout Egypt, the Middle East, and Europe. How is Paper GSM Measured? Paper mills measure GSM using a precision analytical balance and a paper sample cutter. The process follows ISO 536 \u2014 the international standard for paper grammage determination. Here is how it works: A sample of paper is cut to a precise area \u2014 typically 100cm\u00b2 (0.01m\u00b2) using a calibrated cutter The sample is conditioned at 23\u00b0C and 50% relative humidity for at least 4 hours to stabilise moisture content The conditioned sample is weighed on a precision balance accurate to 0.001g The weight is mathematically converted to the equivalent weight of a 1m\u00b2 sheet Multiple samples are taken across the paper web and averaged to account for natural variation For a paper buyer in Egypt, you do not need to measure GSM yourself \u2014 every ream and every carton is labelled with the GSM by the manufacturer. What matters is understanding what the number tells you about how the paper will perform. Important: GSM measures weight per unit area \u2014 not thickness. Two papers can have the same GSM but different thickness (caliper) depending on their density. A bulky offset paper at 80gsm will feel thicker than a dense coated paper at 80gsm. Always consider both GSM and caliper when specifying paper for thick publications. Why GSM Matters for Printing GSM is the single most important specification when selecting paper for any print application. It directly controls six critical factors: 🔍 Opacity Higher GSM = more opacity = less show-through on double-sided printing. At 60gsm, text on the reverse side is often visible. At 90gsm+, double-sided printing is clean and professional. 💪 Stiffness & Feel Higher GSM paper feels more substantial and authoritative. A 350gsm business card feels premium. A 60gsm flyer feels cheap. GSM communicates quality before the reader processes a single word. 🖨️ Press Runnability Too light and sheets jam or tear. Too heavy and the press cannot handle them. Most office printers handle 60\u201390gsm. Sheet-fed offset presses run 60\u2013350gsm. Always check your equipment’s maximum gsm specification. 🎨 Ink Absorption Higher GSM papers generally carry more ink without bleed-through. This is critical for solid colour blocks, heavy coverage designs and double-sided printing with ink-heavy artwork. ⚖️ Postage & Shipping Weight Every gsm counts when mailing thousands of pieces. A direct mail campaign on 90gsm vs 80gsm paper can increase postage costs by 10\u201312% across a large run. Budget accordingly. 📐 Fold & Binding Papers above 170gsm crack when folded without scoring. Any cover stock above 150gsm used in a folded brochure must be scored first. This is a critical production consideration missed by many buyers. Full GSM Reference Chart \u2014 45gsm to 400gsm The table below covers the complete range of paper weights you will encounter in commercial printing in Egypt \u2014 from the lightest newsprint grades to the heaviest board stocks. GSM Range Paper Category Typical Uses Feel Available at Brotherhood 45 \u2013 55 gsm Lightweight Newsprint, NCR carbonless paper, bible paper, lightweight inserts Very thin, transparent NCR 50\u201355gsm \u2713 56 \u2013 65 gsm Budget High-volume internal printing, mass flyers, draft documents, internal forms Thin, lightweight Woodfree 56gsm \u2713 \u00b7 A4 60gsm \u2713 70 \u2013 80 gsm Standard Office Office printing, photocopying, laser printing, general documents, books Standard, familiar A4 70gsm \u2713 \u00b7 A4 80gsm \u2713 \u00b7 Woodfree 80gsm \u2713 90 \u2013 100 gsm Quality Office Presentation documents, letterheads, inkjet printing, good-quality booklets Noticeably heavier than standard Woodfree 90\u2013100gsm \u2713 105 \u2013 135 gsm Commercial Print Brochure text pages, magazine inserts, flyers, leaflets, catalogue pages Substantial, professional Art paper 90\u2013135gsm \u2713 148 \u2013 170 gsm Light Cover Brochure covers, report covers, folded cards, menu inserts Stiff, premium feel Art paper 150\u2013170gsm \u2713 200 \u2013 250 gsm Medium Cover Book covers, folder covers, greeting cards, postcards, heavy brochure covers Board-like, very stiff Art paper 200\u2013250gsm \u2713 300 \u2013 350 gsm Heavy Card Business cards, premium packaging inserts, thick invitations, luxury cards Rigid, premium card Art paper 300\u2013350gsm \u2713 350 \u2013 400 gsm Board Luxury business cards, packaging, point-of-sale displays, rigid cards Near-rigid board Contact us for availability GSM Visual Scale Use this visual reference to understand where common paper grades sit relative to each other: Paper weight spectrum \u2014 thinner to thicker 50 gsm NCR Carbonless paper<\/p>","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-6041","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>What is GSM Paper? 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