Custom Manufacturing

For 10,000 lbs & up

French Paper Custom Manufacturing

French Paper has the ability to produce paper & cardstock in rich colors, nuanced textures, and a variety of weights and sizes.

Odds are, if you can dream it, we can make it.  

Smallest Minimums & Shortest Leadtime

The size of our mill allows us to be lean, efficient, and competitive. Our expert technology and paper makers can not be beat.

Fiber Choice & Additives

Take your pick of our recycled, acid free, lignin free, soy ink compatible, FSC® certified, post-consumer waste, hemp, and virgin fibers for your product.

Want a little something extra included? French can make paper with visual or textural additives. We've made paper with coffee, wine grapes, grass clippings, shredded currency, and glitter. Your idea could be next.

Color

It's no secret that we love color. Our color chemist makes an art of matching every possible tone or hue that you could dream of.

Custom Sizes & Zero Waste

Unlike stock papers, which are manufactured to meet many possible needs, there’s no wasted paper on the cutting room floor when we tailor a paper order to your perfect fit.

We can produce paper to the width you desire - by shipping full rolls or sheets we can save you time and money.

Sustainability

Our on-site hydropowered generators are used for every paper that we make - including custom orders. Which means you can rest easy knowing that your project was made with the smallest carbon footprint in the industry.

Thickness & Weight

The weights commonly used in the paper industry do not always meet the needs of an unusual job. We can create ultra-thin sheets for weight-sensitive projects or super-thick boards for packaging, customized to your budget.

Finishes

We offer many unique & distinctive paper finishes. Whether visible to the eye or only perceived by touch, each pattern brings depth to your project.

embossing, end use specifications, envelopes, duplexing, corrugation

VERSAILLES

SPARKLETONE

EVENTONE

CRYSTALTONE

FELTONE

FABRIQUE

LINEN

PREMIUM LINEN

LEATHER

BROADCLOTH

HANDMADE

CORDTONE

DOUBLECROSS

BURLAP

DO YOU QUALIFY?

Our minimums vary depending on the customization. Here you can find minimums and examples based on each custom trait. For additional information or a quote, please call (269) 683-1100.

Minimum

10,000 lbs

Minimum Sheet Count Examples

Sheet Size (Inches) Basis Weight Sheet Count 
25x38 70 lb Text 71,430
25x38 80 lb Text 62,500
26x40 80 lb Cover 31,250
26x40 100 lb Cover 25,000
Minimum

10,000 lbs

Minimum Sheet Count Examples

Sheet Size (Inches) Basis Weight Sheet Count 
25x38 70 lb Text 71,430
25x38 80 lb Text 62,500
26x40 80 lb Cover 31,250
26x40 100 lb Cover 25,000
Minimum

10,000 lbs

Minimum Sheet Count Examples

Sheet Size (Inches) Basis Weight Sheet Count 
8.5x11 135 lb Cover 206,000
26x40 135 lb Cover 18,520
12.5x19 120 lb Cover 91,230
25x19 115 lb Cover 47,595
Minimum

10,000 lbs

Minimum Sheet Count Examples

Sheet Size (Inches) Basis Weight Sheet Count 
25x38 70 lb Text 71,430
25x38 80 lb Text 62,500
26x40 80 lb Cover 31,250
26x40 100 lb Cover 25,000
Minimum

10,000 lbs

Minimum Sheet Count Examples

Sheet Size (Inches) Basis Weight Sheet Count 
25x38 70 lb Text 71,430
25x38 80 lb Text 62,500
26x40 80 lb Cover 31,250
26x40 100 lb Cover 25,000

Minimum

5,000 lbs

Example: Oatmeal Speckletone in 80lb Text

Minimum Sheet Count Examples
Sheet Size (Inches) Basis Weight Sheet Count 
25x38 70 lb Text 35,715
25x38 80 lb Text 31,250
26x40 80 lb Cover 15,625
26x40 100 lb Cover 12,500

Minimum

2,000 lbs

Minimum Sheet Count Examples
Sheet Size (Inches) Basis Weight Sheet Count 
25x38 70 lb Text 14,285
25x38 80 lb Text 12,500
26x40 80 lb Cover 6,250
26x40 100 lb Cover 5,000

Minimum

2,000 lbs

Minimum Sheet Count Examples
Sheet Size (Inches) Basis Weight Sheet Count 
25x38 70 lb Text 14,285
25x38 80 lb Text 12,500
26x40 80 lb Cover 6,250
26x40 100 lb Cover 5,000

Minimum

2,000 lbs

Minimum Sheet Count Examples
Sheet Size (Inches) Basis Weight Sheet Count 
25x38 70 lb Text 14,285
25x38 80 lb Text 12,500
26x40 80 lb Cover 6,250
26x40 100 lb Cover 5,000