Paper stock is an important decision when designing for print. Due to its tactile nature, paper choice can completely change how the work is printed and therefore viewed. While coated paper offers a professional, smooth finish, uncoated paper has an unrivalled elegance.

Where coated paper, such as Gloss and Silk, offers a smooth print quality which displays colour vibrantly, uncoated paper adds a rustic feel with more visible grains through the paper.

Uncoated paper is porous, which gives a textured finish, and during printing, absorbs more ink than coated paper, which gives the finished look a warmer quality. When litho printed, these flyers offer unique customisation and flexibility as you can overprint with a laser printer or hand-write over the printing.

With rich colours and a rustic finish, there are a variety of companies and projects that can benefit from uncoated paper stocks.

A thick, uncoated paper is the ideal choice for a wedding invite as the name of the guest can be hand-written while the textured finish offers a more luxurious feel.

Uncoated paper stocks are tactile, and therefore convey messages of trust and being environmentally friendly, ideal for adding authenticity to vintage retailers.

Reinforce the natural and handmade elements of an artisan food maker with the raw feel and rich colours produced by uncoated paper stocks.

High end restaurants can give added elegance to their menus by choosing an uncoated paper stock, which feel bulkier than their coated counterparts.