Tobias Reed
Tobias Reed Production Knowledge Lead at 4OVER4.COM
Question

What's the difference between matte coated and semi-coated paper?

Answer

The difference comes down to how much sheen sits on the surface. Both are coated papers, but they land at different points on the shine scale.

PaperFinish
Matte coatedNon-glossy, flat surface
Semi-coatedSubtle sheen, between matte and glossy

Semi-coated is not as reflective as a true gloss, but it carries more shine than a flat matte. Choose based on the look you want for the finished piece.

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