Coated papers have a coating on them (typically clay), so they’re “sealed.” This restricts the amount of ink that is absorbed into the paper, allowing the ink to sit on top of the paper, in a crisp defined dot. … Uncoated papers are categorized by type: offset, opaque and text & cover.

What is coated paper used for?

Due to the vibrancy of the obtained colours, coated paper is typically used for printing magazines and journals, photographs, book covers, catalogues and other promotional materials. When it comes to products by PromoNotes, coated paper is generally used for making covers or promotional cards included in the notebooks.

How do I know if my paper is coated?

Coated paper has a matte or glossy finish. It’s usually very smooth with a slight shine, sometimes with a high shine.

Coated papers are papers that are coated with glossy, semi-gloss, or matte finishes. All Blurb photo book and both magazine papers are coated, except our Mohawk Superfine Eggshell photo book paper (formerly called Proline Uncoated). A paper does not have to be “glossy” to be considered coated.