Coated Paper

Coated paper represents 18% of global graphic paper demand and has consistently shown the fastest demand growth of any paper segment.

Coated paper is a paper with a finish, glossy or matte. It is a paper with special substances applied to its surface during manufacture which gives it a varying degree of gloss. Requires ovens for drying while printing. They are coated by a special process to produce an almost glass like surface for vibrant, realistic color prints.

Coatings are usually applied to paper to:

• Achieve uniformity of surface
• Enhance opacity
• Achieve economy for base paper finishes

Cast Coated Paper
A coated paper with a high gloss finish is called cast coated paper. While the coating is still wet the paper is pressed or cast against a polished, hot metal drum.

Matt coated paper
This paper has calcium carbonate added in its production to make a more satin effect from an art paper. These papers, due to the process, are more prone to rubbing when printed and need to be sealed.

Art Paper
This is a term used to describe the best quality of coated papers that have a coating of china clay or other mineral applied to each side of the sheet, which is then 'calendered' by steel rollers to give a gloss finish.

Machine Coated Paper
A sheet is made smooth by a blade running over it during the manufacturing process.

Coated papers are vailable in glossy, dull and embossed finish and are widely used for bookbinding, printing, presentations, mock-ups, architectural models, and other graphic art purposes. Accepts most inks, markers, and colored pencil, but pigment ink must be embossed. They make halftones and color images look richer. Coated papers are associated with corporate capability brouchers and annual reports