Plain Greaseproof Paper Sheets (Food Grade)
Pure white and brown unbleached food-grade greaseproof sheets for bakeries, delis, and fast casual restaurants.
Plain Paper SheetsPlain Paper Sheets Food Safe & Protective Wrapping
Reliable, unprinted paper sheets pre-cut to your exact dimensions. Perfect for high-speed kitchen food wrapping, tray liners, delicate garment interleaving, and protective e-commerce void fill across the UK.
Your specification. Your artwork. A clear quotation.
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Cost-effective, versatile everyday paper sheets
When you need clean, unbranded packaging paper for daily kitchen operations, warehouse packing stations, or e-commerce void fill, plain paper sheets offer the highest cost efficiency. We supply certified food-grade white and kraft greaseproof sheets, pure white acid-free tissue paper, and clean unprinted off-white newsprint sheets in convenient bulk reams.
- Huge cost savings compared to custom printed alternatives
- Available for immediate dispatch from our UK packaging warehouse
- Pre-cut into neat, interleaved stacks of 500 sheets for rapid handling
- Certified safe for food, delicate apparel, and postal interleaving
- Types
- Food Greaseproof · Acid-Free Tissue · Newsprint Packing Paper
- Grammages
- 17gsm (Tissue) · 35gsm (Greaseproof) · 45gsm (Newsprint)
- Sizes
- 250x335mm · 335x500mm · 500x750mm · Custom cut to size
- Packaging
- Reams of 500 sheets · Bulk carton packs of 2,000–5,000
- Discounts
- Pallet volume discounts available for food service and fulfillment
Find your fit
Stock Plain Paper Varieties
Select from food-safe greaseproof, acid-free boutique tissue, or protective packing sheets.
White Plain Acid-Free Tissue Paper Sheets
Crisp 17gsm bleached white acid-free tissue sheets for retail apparel, gift boxes, and delicate protection.
Unprinted Newsprint & Packing Sheets
Economic 45gsm–50gsm unprinted newsprint paper for parcel void fill, crockery wrapping, and moving boxes.
A closer look
Guaranteed Clean, Consistent and Food-Safe
Packaged in sturdy moisture-proof ream wraps to ensure sheets stay clean and flat.
Food Grade Certified
Pure greaseproof sheets comply fully with UK food hygiene regulations.
Guillotine Straight Cut
Accurately trimmed with square edges for rapid feeding and neat wrapping.
Plastic-Free Void Fill
An eco-friendly alternative to bubble wrap and plastic air pillows.
Immediate UK Stock
Dispatched directly from UK stock for quick delivery within 24–48 hours.
Industrial Plain Paper Sheets: Interleaving, Void Fill & Clean Room Packing
In high-throughput e-commerce fulfilment, ceramic and glass manufacturing, commercial bakery prep, and precision engineering, unprinted plain paper sheets represent the unsung workhorse of modern British industry. Free from inks and coatings, plain paper sheets deliver clean mechanical surface protection, moisture absorption, non-abrasive interleaving between finished components, and cost-effective postal void fill. Below, our converting engineers review the technical properties, ream specifications, and operational economics of plain industrial paper sheets.
1. Substrate Classifications & Grades
Matching paper grade to industrial protection and packing speed requirements:
- Food Grade Plain Greaseproof (38–40gsm): 100% virgin supercalendered cellulose. Delivers verified oil resistance without inks, perfect for wholesale bakery prep, deli counters, and burger stations.
- Acid-Free Archival White Tissue (17–20gsm): Neutral pH 7.5 pure bleached sulphite sheets. Non-tarnish and non-scratch protection for silver, polished metal components, leather shoes, and textiles.
- Off-White Unprinted Newsprint (45–52gsm): Soft, highly absorbent, and economical. The premier packing paper for removals, fragile glass wrapping, and void fill cushioning.
- Recycled Pure Kraft Interleaving (70–90gsm): Tough, unbleached fibre with high friction coefficient for stacking stability between sheet metal, plastics, and glass panels.
2. Non-Abrasive Surface Protection
Preventing microscopic surface scratches during long transit cycles:
- Smooth Calendered Faces: Devoid of coarse recycled grit, preventing micro-abrasions on polished acrylics, powder-coated metals, and optical components.
- Zero Chemical Bleed: Because there are no printing inks or binders, sheets can be clamped under heavy mechanical pressure without ghosting or ink transfer.
- Controlled Slip Coefficient: Sheets provide sufficient grip to prevent components from sliding internally while enabling smooth manual handling at packing benches.
- Clean Room Suitability: Low-linting virgin grades minimise airborne particulate generation in clean assembly and medical device secondary packaging areas.
3. Pack Station Ergonomics & Ream Yields
Maximising packing speed while cutting packaging overheads:
- Guaranteed Ream Counts (500 Sheets): Full count accuracy ensures precise stock control and predictable cost-per-package calculations for logistics managers.
- Static-Free Separation: Guillotined with industrial air-cushion blades to prevent edge welding, ensuring rapid single-sheet dispensing during fast fulfillment cycles.
- Standard Bulk Sizes: Readily available in 450 x 700mm, 500 x 750mm, and 600 x 800mm, alongside custom cut-to-size dimensions for exact carton fitment.
- Palletised Supply Chains: Delivered strapped and stretch-wrapped on standard 1200 x 1000mm UK pallets, fully protected from atmospheric dampness in warehouse storage.
4. 100% Recycled & Circular Credentials
Driving zero-waste goals across industrial distribution:
- 100% Post-Industrial & Virgin Options: Choose between cost-effective 100% recycled newsprint grades or ultra-pure FSC virgin fibres depending on compliance needs.
- Completely Biodegradable & Compostable: Breaks down rapidly in both commercial and domestic composting systems without chemical residue.
- Total Plastic Elimination: Replaces plastic bubble wrap and polystyrene foam chips with biodegradable, recyclable paper void fill.
- Exempt from UK Plastic Tax: Entirely free from synthetic polymers, mitigating packaging tax liability for commercial distributors.
Production & Workflow
Stock Order & Delivery Process
Straightforward wholesale purchasing with fast delivery.
Step 01 Choose your exact sheet dimensions or roll specifications, paper grade (greaseproof, tissue, silk, or kraft), and grammage (17gsm to 90gsm+).
Step 02 Upload your brand logo or full repeating artwork. Our UK pre-press studio provides a 100% free digital proof and dieline alignment check.
Step 03 High-definition flexographic or lithographic printing using certified food-safe vegetable inks, vivid CMYK, or metallic foil stamping.
Step 04 Guillotine trimmed into neat stacks or rolled onto cores, shrink-wrapped in protective cartons, and dispatched with fast UK mainland delivery.
Clear Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers on sizing, minimum order runs, artwork proofs, board calipers, and free tracked UK delivery.
What is the difference between plain newsprint and unprinted greaseproof paper?
Unprinted newsprint is a 45–52gsm soft, absorbent paper made from mechanical or recycled wood fibres; it is designed for wrapping ceramics, homewares, and stuffing voids during house removals and e-commerce transit. Plain greaseproof paper is a 38–40gsm dense, supercalendered virgin paper certified for direct food contact; it is engineered specifically to block oils, butter, and moisture in kitchens and food production.
Why is white plain tissue paper preferred for wrapping silver and metal goods?
Standard unbleached papers contain sulphur compounds and residual acidic chemicals that react with silver, brass, copper, and chrome, causing unsightly oxidation, tarnish, and blackening. Our white plain acid-free tissue has a neutral pH (7.5–8.0) and is 100% chlorine- and sulphur-free, guaranteeing non-tarnish protection during long storage and international shipment.
How many sheets are in a standard industrial paper ream?
Our standard commercial reams contain exactly 500 sheets, securely bundled in heavy protective kraft overwrap. For high-volume fulfillment centres, we also supply bulk skid pallets containing 10,000 to 25,000 sheets strapped with corner edge protectors.
Can plain packing paper replace plastic bubble wrap for e-commerce shipping?
Yes, for a vast majority of retail goods including ceramics, footwear, cosmetics, books, and dry goods. When scrunched or folded around items, 50gsm newsprint and 70gsm plain kraft create natural shock-absorbing air pockets that prevent movement inside shipping cartons while eliminating plastic waste.
Are plain paper sheets available in custom pre-cut sizes?
Absolutely. In addition to our standard off-the-shelf dimensions (450 x 700mm, 500 x 750mm, and 750 x 1000mm), our on-site converting guillotine lines can precision-cut plain paper to any bespoke millimetre dimensions required for your specific product trays, conveyor lines, or shipping boxes.
How quickly can bulk pallets of plain paper sheets be delivered across the UK?
We maintain substantial stock reserves of standard plain greaseproof, newsprint, and acid-free tissue reams in our UK warehouse facility. In-stock plain paper reams and pallets are dispatched for next-day or 48-hour delivery anywhere across the UK mainland.
Have a specific requirement or custom dieline?
Our UK packaging specialists can verify bottle clearances, create tailored structural CAD dielines, and supply physical plain samples.
Let’s make it yours
Order Plain Paper Sheets at Wholesale Rates
Get rapid dispatch and trade volume discounts on unprinted paper reams.