At French Paper, we work overtime to give designers and art directors alike an honest alternative to sheets of the overly-slick, middle-management varitey.  That's why we based our Dur-O-Tone line on the kinds of everyday utilitarian papers that have made America great.  The first authentic industrial papers developed specifically for printability, French Butcher, Newsprint, Packing, Primer and Blacktop not only deliver consistent results, they pull their own weight (no matter which weight you are using).  Because like the nose-to-the-grindstone folks who use them, these papers don't punch out at five.

Weighing in at a hefty 140 lbs., new single-ply French Muscletone is so sturdy you could use it to build a house.  But unlike laminated sheets, there's no glue to dissolve on press and no layers to peel, warp or crack during scoring.  Which means that you can now fold, spindle, and staple without fear of mutilation.  Heavyweight, Muscletone not only pummels laminated sheets on press, it beats them on price as well.  Whether you use it to hold products of hold up walls, Muscletone will help build your business.

Hard to believe that at one time, parchment was made out of...well, let's just say the vegetarians wouldn't exactly approve.  But despite parchment's barbaric origin, its mottled look was pure elegance.  Fortunately for designers and sheep alike, French invented the first 100% animal-free printable parchment paper in 1949.  Now, we recognize that French is known for innovating - not imitating.  But we felt justified in this case.  Specify the original imitation parchment, and use it in good conscience.

Programmed for maximum opacity, brightness of 98 (independent lab tested), and an ultra-smooth uncoated surface.  It's not only brighter than you computer monitor, but after looking at your project on screen, Smart White will make the final printed project look better, by holding a better four-color process dot screen.  With over 125 years of paper making behind us, our Smart White line has proven to be light years ahead of the competition.  Unlik other, more generic white papers, Smart White pushes the envelope (as well as text and cover) to a whole new level.

Way back in 1955, we created Speckletone (the first ever recycled sheet with visible flecks and shives) to inspire designers.  As it turns out, it's inspired a fair number of our competitors as well.  Over the years, others have attempted to replicate French Speckletone's incredibly appealing good looks.  But what they can't copy is the genuine character and sheer creativity that goes into making each sheet.  That's why we suggest you stick with the original - French Speckletone.  Because we believe there's a big difference between "integrity" and just plain gritty.