What are coated and uncoated papers?
Coated paper has a smooth finish and can be purchased in a variety of finishes, including gloss, satin, dull and matte. Printing on coated paper makes text and graphics appear sharper because the ink has a less porous surface to settle on and is often preferred for print pieces with fine detail or a lot of photographs and graphics. Uncoated paper is a more porous type of paper that comes in various textures such as smooth, vellum, linen and laid. Due to the porous nature of uncoated paper it absorbs more ink. Uncoated stocks are easier to write on and are often preferred for pieces with large volumes of small text due to the ease of readability.
