Holmen BOOK
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Product description
The Holmen BOOK family is a wood-containing paper made from fresh fibres. It has been developed exclusively for books and comics, and is available in a wide range of grammages, shades and bulk. The paper has a smooth, fine print surface, and a consistent, stable quality which has made it a favorite among book publishers and readers alike.
Grammage dependent properties
This technical data sheet presents key specifications and performance details for the Holmen BOOK family. Please note that the target values are subject to product variations.
Holmen BOOK
| Standards | ||||||||
| Grammage (g/m²) | 49 | 52 | 52 | 55 | 55 | 60 | 70 | - |
| Bulk (cm3/g) | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | ISO 534 |
| Brightness ISO (%) | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | ISO 2470-2 |
| Caliper (µm) | 76 | 81 | 90 | 96 | 106 | 116 | 136 | ISO 534 |
| Opacity (%) | 94 | 94 | 94 | 96 | 95 | 96 | 97 | ISO 2471 |
Holmen BOOK Bulky
| Standards | |||
| Grammage (g/m²) | 50 | 52 | - |
| Bulk (cm3/g) | 2.3 | 2.3 | ISO 534 |
| Brightness ISO (%) | 58 | 58 | ISO 2470-2 |
| Caliper (µm) | 109 | 114 | ISO 534 |
| Opacity (%) | 93 | 93 | ISO 2470-2 |
Holmen BOOK Cream
| Standards | ||||||||||||||||||
| Grammage (g/m²) | 50 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 55 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 65 | 65 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 90 | - |
| Bulk (cm3/g) | 2 | 1.6 | 2 | 2.2 | 2 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 2 | 2.2 | 2 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 2 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 2 | 2 | ISO 534 |
| Brightness ISO (%) | 73.5 | 73.5 | 73.5 | 73.5 | 73.5 | 73.5 | 73.5 | 73.5 | 73.5 | 73.5 | 73.5 | 73.5 | 73.5 | 73.5 | 73.5 | 73.5 | 73.5 | ISO 2470-2 |
| Caliper (µm) | 97 | 81 | 101 | 109 | 107 | 92 | 104 | 116 | 138 | 126 | 108 | 122 | 136 | 140 | 140 | 154 | 174 | ISO 534 |
| Opacity (%) | 89 | 89 | 90 | 90 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 96 | ISO 2471 |
Available depending on trim:
50, 65 and 90 g/m2 (bulk 2.0) and 52 g/m2 (bulk 2.2)
Holmen BOOK Extra
| Standards | ||||
| Grammage (g/m²) | 65 | 80 | 90 | - |
| Bulk (cm3/g) | 2 | 2 | 2 | ISO 534 |
| Brightness D65/10° (%) | 80 | 80 | 80 | ISO 2470-2 |
| Caliper (µm) | 125 | 154 | 174 | ISO 534 |
| Opacity (%) | 95 | 95 | 97 | ISO 2471 |
Available depending on trim: 90 g/m2 (bulk 2.0)
Holmen BOOK Extra Cream
| Standards | |||||
| Grammage (g/m²) | 60 | 60 | 70 | 80 | - |
| Bulk (cm3/g) | 2.0 | 1.8 | 2 | 2 | - |
| b* D65/10° () | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | - |
| Caliper (µm) | 116 | 104 | 136 | 154 | - |
| Opacity (%) | 91 | 91 | 93 | 95 | - |
Available depending on trim: 70 and 80 g/m2 (bulk 2.0)
Holmen BOOK Extra White
| Standards | |||
| Grammage (g/m²) | 70 | 80 | - |
| Bulk (cm3/g) | 1.6 | 1.6 | ISO 534 |
| Brightness D65/10° (%) | 80 | 80 | ISO 2470-2 |
| Caliper (µm) | 108 | 123 | ISO 534 |
| Opacity (%) | 97 | 98 | ISO 2471 |
Available depending on trim: 80 g/m2 (bulk 1.6)
Holmen BOOK Fine
| Standards | ||||||
| Grammage (g/m²) | 52 | 55 | 60 | 65 | 70 | - |
| Bulk (cm3/g) | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.4 | 1.4 | ISO 534 |
| Whiteness CIE(w) (%) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | ISO 11475 |
| Caliper (µm) | 73 | 77 | 85 | 88 | 95 | ISO 534 |
| Opacity (%) | 90 | 91 | 93 | 94 | 95 | ISO 2471 |
Available depending on trim: 65 and 70 g/m2 (bulk 1.4)
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