RESOURCES
SMALL FORMAT
Postcards, brochures, bound books, business cards and more. Small format business materials for all your marketing needs!
Paper Finishes
Explore our finishes below!
UNCOATED
Uncoated is commonly referred to as a “matte” option because it is not coated with any aqueous solution at the mill. This limits the reflectivity of the finish and allows it to be comfortably written on with pen, pencil, or markers.
Uncoated stock is carried in a house brand as well as a higher end Cougar brand. Cougar has a smoother finish than house uncoated paper, adding a more professional touch.
COATED
Coated options are carried in Gloss & Silk/Satin. We carry both a house brand and a premium Sappi McCoy brand. The Sappi McCoy stock is a brighter white base with a smoother, more vivid finish.
Gloss is a high-sheen reflective finish, used commonly in high impact graphics with a lot of saturation.
Silk/Satin is a semi-gloss & medium sheen reflective finish. This finish is commonly seen in magazine style printing as well as brochures/mailed postcards.
SPECIALTY
- NCR Paper: Used for carbonless forms on 24lb paper. Available in 2, 3, and 4-part.
- Off-White Base (Natural): A cream/natural off white base stock
- Linen: An uncoated finish with a woven texture which can be sourced in both white base and natural base in textweight and cardstock.
- Synaps: A polyester base material, antimicrobial and semi-water resistant. We carry this in 8mil, 10mil, 12mil, and 14 mil thickness.
We do not generally house stock these materials and they are ordered on demand for qualifying orders through local and national paper providers. If you have something special in mind, please don’t hesitate to reach out!
Paper Weights
Explore our weights below!
20# / 24# / 28# / 32# TEXT
The lighter end of this scale is equivalent to desktop copy paper and is primarily used in B/W volume printing. The 24# through 32# weights are more tailored to color printing with the higher end being a heavier stock and adding a more presentation style quality.
80# / 100# TEXT
80# (10PT) / 100# (12PT) / 130# (14PT) COVER
The lighter end of this scale is generally used in postcard style mailers or as a cover for a magazine style print, with the higher end being more akin to a business card thickness.
What's The Best Fit
LARGE FORMAT
Highly versatile, durable and large graphic prints. Used for events, tradeshows, exhibits, advertising and more.
| Paper | Synaps | Scrim | Vinyl Adhesive | Vinyl Film | Mesh | Canvas | Magnet | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Types | Gloss, Satin, Matte and Bond | Satin/Matte Finish | Gloss or Matte |
Gloss or Matte Window Perf Frosted Anti Slip Floor Vinyl |
Gloss or Matte Cast & Calendared |
Gloss | Poly Blend | Gloss or Matte |
| Outdoor? | ||||||||
| Ink | Water Solvent | Latex | Latex | Latex | Latex | Latex | Latex | |
| Common Uses | Posters, displays, graphics | Banner and display stands, posters, lecture visual | Outdoor displays and signage | Stickers and window, wall and floor graphics | Window, wall and floor graphics | Display banners | Photography, fine art, and display banners | Vehicle decal, signage, and novelty items |
| Notes |
Rollable poster stock. Can be laminated for longer term displays |
Commonly used for retractable banner inserts. | Most options carried in both a removeable and permanent adhesive variant. |
Paired with an appropriate overlaminate Longer term & professional installations. |
Wind durable, but mesh pattern can affect visibility | Small stretch tolerance to support rigid framing | Printed on a vinyl adhesive and applied to the magnet substrate. |
We Have Answers
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
▶ How do I place an order?
Email us at orders@alohaprintgroup.com with your project specifications and your files. We will do our best to answer any questions you have!
If the file is too big, click on the Send a File link above and follow the instructions.
▶ I need a quote – how do I get that?
Email us the details - orders@alohaprintgroup.com - or give us a call at 312.542.1300 between 9am-4:30pm every weekday. We would be happy to hear from you!
▶ What printing process is used?
Our small format printers use 4 color digital presses – CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black).
Our large format printers use both 4 color and 8 color water-based and latex-based inks. The water-based inks are specified for indoor use, where the latex inks are suitable for outdoor use.
▶ I have a Pantone color, can you match it?
Pantone is a system of standardizing color reproduction. There are a subset of pantone colors that can be reproduced using CMYK (these we would be able to reliably match), but there are a wider range of colors which do not have CMYK conversion, such as metallic or fluorescent mixes. Feel free to inquire should you have a color you'd like us to match.
▶ Can you deliver my project?
We typically use FedEx and USPS and a local courier for the Chicagoland area.
▶ Can I pay my invoice online?
Yes, click on the Pay Invoice button above to submit secure payment via credit card or ACH.