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Choosing the right paper and paperboard

Overview

Understanding your material choices

Get a quick overview of what’s good to know when choosing paper or paperboard for your project. From printed communication to protective packaging, different applications place different demands on material. Knowing these factors helps you make confident and well-informed decisions.  

Choosing the right paper solution

Paper shapes how your story is experienced. Discover smart, sustainable choices for books, magazines, and direct mail.

Paper for books

We make choosing book paper easier. Learn the benefits of sustainably sourced paper and what matters for readers and buyers.

Paper for magazines

Read about the quality aspects you need to consider when deciding which paper grade will do your magazine justice.

Paper for catalogues and direct mail

Choose smart, sustainable paper for catalogues and mail. Compare tactility, cost, and impact to find the best option.

Paperboard

Choosing the right paperboard solution

Paperboard must protect the product, present the brand and run efficiently in production. Cosmetics, confectionery, chilled food, electronics and healthcare all place different demands on material. Strength, surface quality, sustainability and product safety all matter when selecting the right paperboard for your application.

Explore paperboard

Knowledge hub

Holmen's paper academy

Let us guide you through the amazing world of paper and paperboard. Stay informed, get inspired and make confident choices with Holmen’s technical know-how at your fingertips.

Paper academy