Will my colors look different on cotton than on coated paper?

Yes. Cotton fibers absorb ink differently than a sealed, coated surface, so the same file prints with a softer, more muted character on cotton.

• Coated stock keeps ink on the surface, so colors look bright and highly saturated
• Cotton lets ink settle into the fibers, producing gentle, understated tones
• Earth tones, neutrals, and classic palettes look especially elegant on cotton
• Very bright, high-saturation colors will read softer, so plan your palette accordingly

This is not a flaw, it is the look people choose cotton for. If you need punchy, vivid color for photos or bold graphics, a coated stock will serve you better, but for a refined, tactile feel, cotton is hard to beat.