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Many people think that once a book is written or illustrated, all the hard work is over. But there’s much more that goes into the creation of a book. Between a piece of paper’s weight, texture, brightness, and opacity, it’s a lot to learn!<\/span><\/p>

If you’re just beginning to\u00a0dive into what goes on behind the scenes in <\/span>book printing<\/span><\/a>, you likely have a lot of questions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

In this quick guide, we’ll walk you through one of the factors that a book printer and publisher must decide on: paper opacity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

What Is Paper Opacity?<\/b><\/h2>

Opacity refers to the ability of light to pass through something (in this case, paper). It is given as a percentage, with paper of 100% opacity meaning 100% of the light cannot pass through.\u00a0The lower the percentage, the more light can pass through the paper, giving it more transparency.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

An example of a paper with a lower percentage of opacity would be <\/span>tracing paper<\/span> – it’s easy to see words, outlines, and drawings when the tracing paper is placed over another piece of paper due to its opacity level.<\/span><\/p>

On the other hand, if you’ve ever received an invitation on thick card stock paper, this is an example of a paper with a super high opacity percentage. You can’t see through this paper at all, and even if you were to write on it with a permanent marker, it wouldn’t bleed through to the other side.<\/span><\/p>

You can get an idea of a paper’s opacity by holding it up to the light and putting your hand behind it. If you can see your hand behind the paper, it likely has a lower opacity percentage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

How Is Paper Opacity Altered?<\/b><\/p>

There are several different ways to increase a paper’s opacity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Adding filler materials like <\/span>titanium dioxide<\/span><\/a>, calcium carbonate, or even clay can help boost a paper’s opacity percentage. Tinting or dyeing paper a different color can also add to a paper’s opacity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Fillers and dyes aren’t the only options for increasing paper opacity, though. A paper’s weight, bleached vs. unbleached pulp, and other factors all contribute to its final opacity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

The Right Paper Opacity for Book Printing<\/b><\/h3>

When having books printed, it’s important to make sure the words don’t bleed through on each page. Most printing papers have an opacity between 80% and 98%.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

The right opacity for each book will depend on the type of book being created. For example, an illustrated children’s book will require a higher opacity to ensure the paper is thicker to avoid having pictures show through. A novel can get away with a slightly lower opacity, which is why the paper in these will often feel thinner and more translucent.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

A <\/span>professional printing company<\/span><\/a> can help you navigate the best opacity for your book to ensure great readability.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Book Printing with the Best<\/b><\/h3>

When it comes to paper opacity, the key takeaway is that it’s talking about how much light is able to show through. The higher a paper’s opacity, the less likely it is for words or images to show through on the reverse side.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

If you’re looking for book printing services<\/a>, we’re here to help. From\u00a0magazine printing to perfect-bound books to children’s books, we do it all. <\/span>Reach out<\/span><\/a> to us today to get started.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

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