Manila paper
- Machine glazed recycled paper available in range of different colours
- Thicknesses available: 85 gsm – 300 gsm
- Description: Originally manufactured in the Philippines, giving rise to its name. Used in construction of office files and similar stationary products. Also used in fashion industry in rolls to create clothing patterns
What is Manila Paper?
Manila Paper is a machine-glazed recycled paper available in a range of colours and thicknesses.
From a packaging angle, it is useful for colour-coded sheets, light wrapping, separation layers, internal packaging, and simple presentation use.
Its smooth glazed finish gives it a cleaner feel than rougher recycled papers, while still keeping the material lightweight and easy to handle.
Key Benefits and Performance
Manila Paper is chosen when packaging needs colour, light protection, and easy handling without moving into heavier board grades.
It can be supplied in sheets or rolls, making it a flexible option for packing benches, production runs, and simple internal packaging tasks.
- Machine-glazed recycled paper with a smooth surface for clean handling and presentation.
- Available in a range of colours for colour coding, batch separation, and branded packaging details.
- Available in 85 gsm to 300 gsm for lightweight paper use through to thicker packaging sheets.
- Good flexibility for wrapping, folding, layering, and separating products.
- Easy to cut, crease, fold, and stack for packing and production use.
- Recycled paper base for packaging where a simple, practical paper option is needed.
Common Uses and Limitations
Manila Paper is commonly used in packaging for interleaving, colour-coded layer sheets, light wrapping, product separation, internal presentation sheets, and document-style packaging inserts.
It works well when products need a lightweight coloured sheet for organisation, protection, or presentation inside a pack.
- Colour-coded packaging sheets
- Product interleaving
- Light wrapping
- Layer separation
- Internal packaging inserts
- Document and file-style packaging
- Roll-fed packing applications
Manila Paper is not usually suitable for wet, greasy, chilled, or outdoor packaging unless extra protection is added.
Because it is a lighter paper-based material, it should not be used where heavy impact protection, high stiffness, or rigid structural support is needed.
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