Coated or art paper is made of chemical pulp which often has a high non-wood percentage. The matt or glossy finish applied and the water-based coating (dispersion coating) applied gives a smooth, closed surface which makes this paper harder to write, print, or stamp onto. The dispersion coating seals the color and gives the paper increased stability, which leads to excellent printed images with sharp contrasts. Coated paper is the perfect illustration printing sheet, just right for flyers, brochures, and similar visual products.
Matt coated paper is preferred for the printing of products with large sections of text (brochures, folded information leaflets, etc.) due to the lower reflection of the surface and the improved legibility of texts.
Glossy coated paper is particularly suitable for print products with a number of large pictures. The pictures (e.g. high-quality product images) stand out due to the light reflection. Glossy art print paper is ideal for the printing of image brochures, posters, folded leaflets and advertising material, as high picture quality is often of great importance.