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Coated paper is a slick, glossy stock best known for brochure, post card and high-end direct mail production. Coated paper is manufactured in the same manner as uncoated paper, with an additional step of adding a thin layer of Kaolin (white clay), a titanium oxide material. Coating paper also is an excellent means of preserving shelf life and making paper resistant to water and staining.

Coated Paper Advantages - Coated paper with its hard glossy surface makes reproducing photographs and process color images more vibrant and accurate. The brighter and whiter the surface the more accurate the color reproduction, as there is less loss of contrast within the color range of the image.  Customers see advantages, as presentation pieces and direct-mail material will have greater appeal and greater responsiveness from a targeted audience.