How does cream vs white paper affect spine width?
Cream paper is thicker than white paper, resulting in a wider spine. B&W on Cream uses 0.0025" per page, while B&W on White uses 0.002252" per page. For a 200-page book, cream paper gives a 0.5" spine vs 0.4504" for white — about 11% thicker.
Key Details
- B&W on White: 0.002252" per page
- B&W on Cream: 0.0025" per page
- Standard Color: 0.002252" per page (same as B&W White)
- Premium Color: 0.002347" per page
- Example at 200 pages: White = 0.4504", Cream = 0.5000", Premium = 0.4694"