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First for Paper has two Partner Websites, UK Postal Packaging and Rapid Address Labels. Both of these Partner sites have strong independent product ranges dedicated to packaging and Labels but at the same time hold a mutual relationship with First for Paper supplying complementary stocks and associated products that can cover a wide range of applications and help support you either at home or in business.

A Brief look into Paper Crafts and how paper can be used as an artistic medium, to release your creative side.

Ever found yourself confused on which way to fold Pre-Creased Cards.  First for paper has the answer.

Introducing our new Centura Pearl Range a beautiful pearlescent card which lends itself to many applications.

Why do items purchased on the internet appear to be a different colour to that which we saw on our monitor/screen when we bought it. In this blog we will attempt to explain why.

This blog gives lots of examples about how to incorporate paper and card into weddings for the use of wedding stationary. The paper and card suggested are perfect for Invitations, marriage certificates, orders of service, name cards, menu cards etc and can make a massive difference to your big day.

What Is Acid and Lignin? What effects do they have on our paper? And how can we prevent it to get the best lifespan out of our sheets? All your questions about acid free and lignin free paper answered here.

There's often a lot of confusion regarding the weight of paper, what GSM means and how this relates to the thickness of a sheet. This article gives a detailed explanation of what it all means and how to transfer this knowledge to ensure you are choosing the right product for your purpose.

A historical explanation of where the word 'Vellum' originates from, what is the definition of vellum paper and how it has been incorporated into todays society.