Cover Material | Children's books needing durability | Industry: Cardboard (1.5mm, ISO 12697) Base: Kraft board (2mm, ▲) Advanced: Corrugated board (3mm, ▲▲) | Base: Eco-friendly (recyclable), sturdy; Advanced: Extra durability (waterproof coating) | Advanced: Heavier (3mm), costlier; Base: Slightly heavier than standard (2mm) |
Page Material | Frequent page-turning scenarios | Industry: Newsprint (60 GSM) Base: Offset paper (120 GSM, ▲) Advanced: Coated art paper (200 GSM, ▲▲) | Base: Durable (120 GSM) for kids; Advanced: Glossy finish (200 GSM), vibrant colors | Advanced: Heavier pages (200 GSM), costlier; Base: Thicker than newsprint (120 vs 60 GSM) |
Color Reproduction | Illustrated storybooks | Industry: Offset printing (ΔE <5) Base: Same as industry Advanced: Enhanced offset (ΔE <3, ▲) | Advanced: More accurate colors (ΔE <3) for detailed images | Advanced: Higher cost (requires premium ink) |
Tear Resistance | Books for toddlers | Industry: Basic tear test (ISO 12697) Base: Medium resistance (▲) Advanced: High resistance (▲▲) | Base: Better tear resistance (ISO 12697-2); Advanced: Withstands rough handling (ISO 12697-3) | Advanced: Heavier pages (due to reinforced layers) |
Cost Efficiency | Budget projects | Industry: $5/unit Base: $7/unit (▲) Advanced: $12/unit (▲▲) | Base: Balanced cost/quality ($7/unit); Advanced: Premium quality for high-end markets ($12/unit) | Advanced: Higher cost may limit affordability; Base: 40% more than industry standard |
Eco-Friendliness | Schools promoting sustainability | Industry: Non-recyclable materials Base: 100% recyclable kraft (▲) Advanced: FSC-certified (▲▲) | Base: Eco-friendly (recyclable); Advanced: Fully sustainable (FSC-certified) | Advanced: Slightly higher cost (+50% over Base); Base: Comparable cost to standard (+40%) |