Definition: Printing paper whose surface is coated with pigments/binders and calendered for high smoothness and whiteness, delivering sharp images and rich color.
Types: Gloss / Matte / Silk (Satin); single- or double-coated.
Typical Basis Weights: 80–200 gsm (text, posters); 200–350 gsm (covers, cards, carton wrap).
Key Properties: Excellent halftone reproduction and saturation; prone to cracking at folds—use lamination or deep scoring.
Printing/Finishes: Compatible with offset, digital, UV; often varnished/laminated, foiled, or spot-UV’d.
Common Uses: Brochures, posters, leaflets, packaging wrap, and labels.
