{"product_id":"bond-paper","title":"Bond Paper","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBond paper and copy paper are functionally the same in modern office use. Both refer to multipurpose white paper available in 70\/80\/90 GSM for printing, photocopying, and documents. “Bond paper” is the traditional term, while “copy paper” is the machine‑optimized term — but today they are interchangeable.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn everyday office use\u003c\/em\u003e, “bond paper” and “copy paper” refer to the same thing, but technically, they aren’t exactly identical in origin or classification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn practice (office, printing shops, PH suppliers):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey are treated as the same product — the 70\/80\/90 GSM white sheets used for printing, photocopying, and documents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuppliers in the Philippines often label them interchangeably:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“Bond paper 80gsm”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“Copy paper 80gsm”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“Multipurpose paper 80gsm”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFunctionally, they behave the same in printers and copiers. Manufacturers now produce one multipurpose sheet that meets both specs, so the distinction has faded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStandard Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA4 \u003c\/strong\u003e– 8.5 x 11.75 inches (210 × 297 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShort\u003c\/strong\u003e (Letter) – 8.5 × 11 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong \u003c\/strong\u003e(PH Legal) – 8.5 × 13 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLegal \u003c\/strong\u003e– 8.5 × 14 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePaper Weight (GSM \/ Basis Weight)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBond\/copy paper is typically categorized by GSM (grams per square meter):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e70 GSM – Standard everyday printing; economical; used for bulk printing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e80 GSM – Higher quality; better opacity; preferred for business documents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e90 GSM – Premium feel; used for resumes, certificates, or double‑sided printing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn U.S. basis weight terms:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20 lb. bond ≈ 75 GSM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 lb. bond ≈ 90 GSM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThickness (Caliper)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypical caliper values:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e70 GSM → ~0.09 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e80 GSM → ~0.10 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e90 GSM → ~0.11 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThicker paper reduces show‑through and improves durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrightness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrightness affects how white the paper looks and how sharp prints appear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e88–92 brightness – Standard office paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e94–98 brightness – High‑quality, crisp printing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigher brightness = better contrast for text and images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOpacity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpacity determines how much print shows through the other side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e70 GSM → ~90% opacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e80 GSM → ~92–94% opacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e90 GSM → ~95%+ opacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigher opacity is ideal for double‑sided printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrain Direction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImportant for professional printing and folding:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong grain – Stronger along the long edge; 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