Coated papers
Silk / Satin Coated
Between gloss and matte: a smooth, low-sheen coated surface that balances image punch and readability.
Best uses
- Illustrated nonfiction
- Catalogues
- Annual reports
Choosing paper for your book
Request printed samples or a proof copy before committing to a stock: shade, opacity and how images reproduce are hard to judge on screen. For print-on-demand, the choice is usually limited to white or cream for black-and-white interiors and a standard or premium white for colour.