The properties of art print paper
Our art print paper inspires with its sharp reproduction of details, high contrast, rich colours which make images come alive. The smooth coated surface of art print paper gives printings a classy finish which is optionally available dull or glossy. Moreover, we offer further finishing options for our art print stock to increase the durability of your printed products or allow you to highlight entire pages or individual design elements.
Glossy and matt coated art print paper
Matt coated art print paper produces semi-gloss colours with a touch of sheen but a matt overall appearance. The higher the paper weight, the thicker the paper feels. The strength and dull-glossy look give printings on matt art print paper a sophisticated and elegant touch. The surface of matt paper has a slightly coarse feel to it regardless of the paper weight. This is particularly noticeable when comparing it to its gloss-coated counterpart.
The glossy coated art print paper adds a special sheen to designs. Incoming light is visibly reflected. Although fingerprints show easily on the smooth surface, it provides better scratch and wear resistance than the matt version. Glossy art print paper in any weight feels smooth and soft giving printed products a nice surface feel.
"This classic paper stock is mainly used for flyers, brochures and catalogues. The visual impact is paramount in this context as is its ability to make structures, colours and contrasts stand out sharp and bold on art print paper."
Tips on choosing art print paper
Glossy vs. matt: Which finish is suitable for which products?
Basically, both matt and glossy art print paper is suitable for small-sized products such as flyers, posters, folded cards and postcards. Thanks to its surface texture, we recommend matt paper without finish if you want to create a high-class sophisticated look and feel – for business cards or event tickets, for example. Glossy paper in contrast yields vivid and crisp colours which makes it ideal for printings where the focus in on the design such as flyers or catalogues.
Can you write on art print paper?
It is generally possible to write on art print paper, however not with all types of pens. If you want to write on your printings, we recommend offset paper.
Which paper weights of art print paper are most popular for specific products?
Our customers use the following paper weights most often for their products:
- Pyramid display: 300 gsm art print paper
- Brochures: 130 gsm art print paper
- Hardcover books: 130 gsm art print paper
- Insert, exclusive: 250 gsm art print paper
- Event tickets: 170 gsm art print paper
- Folded leaflets: 130 gsm art print paper
- Bottle tags: 170 gsm art print paper
- Bottle collars: 250 gsm art print paper
- Flyers: 130 gsm art print paper
- Calendars: 150 gsm art print paper
- Catalogues: 130 gsm art print paper
- Folded cards: 300 gsm art print paper
- Folders: 300 gsm art print paper
- Posters: 130 gsm art print paper
- Postcards: 300 gsm art print paper
- Business cards: 300 gsm art print paper
We offer art print paper for the following products
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