Paper Types

Type	Description	End-USE
Cast coated paper	Provides the highest gloss surface of all coated papers and boards	Labels, covers, cartons and card
Calendared or glossy paper	Paper that has gone through a glazing process – can be both coated and uncoated	Colour printing
Machine finished paper	Paper which has been finished on the papermaking machine and is smooth on both sides	Booklets and brochures
Lightweight coated	A thin, coated paper, which can be as light as 40 g/m2.	Magazines, brochures and catalogues
Matte finished paper	The relative roughness of the paper surface prevents light from being reflected. Can be both coated and uncoated	It is used in all kinds of high quality print work and is suitable for colour printing
Machine coated	Paper that has the coating applied whilst it is still on the paper machine	All types of coloured print
Silk or silk matte finished papers	Like matt finished coated paper the surface is smooth but without reflections, which means that it combines high readability with high image quality	Product Booklets and Brochures