Glossy finish is shinier meaning this makes the colour in your images stand out on the sheet. But, do bear in mind because of the lack of colour it ‘picks’ up it may bring out unwanted texture in the photo or product. Additionally, silk finish would look great in a monochrome scheme or black and white image. This is because silk coating, unlike gloss coating when printed, changes less under the light giving more of a flat feel to the image or product. Also, it has a more ‘muted’ feel to it, this would be great with products with a light or pastel colour theme or printing that is very text-heavy. Saying this though, silk coating produces no glare and is highly resistant to smudging and fingerprints. Silk finish, has a semi-gloss finish which does produce high quality prints, but this means it lacks the vibrant effects that a glossy finish inherits.

Pros And Con of Gloss and Silk Coated Paper Silk The glossy booklets are slightly thinner and more denser due to the extra coating. The dense coating means that when gloss is printed it is very slightly thinner than silk printing, even though they weigh the same. The in depth reading is simple gloss finish has more coating applied than silk finish. Believe it or not, silk uses the same chemical coating as gloss. The Main Differences Between Gloss and Silk Coated PaperĪlthough just a finish, there are some big differences between the two finishing types but one thing that remains the same is they are manufactured in a very similar manner. Making it ideal for prints that have a lot of text like food menus or reports. And, since there is no coating, this means that there is no glare on the surface. It simply defines paper that has no extra coating or finishing when printed. An uncoated finish is exactly what it sounds like, it has more of a matte finish. In this month’s blog we are showing you not just the differences but the pros and cons of each finish, we are going to help you understand the physical elements that will make your decision easier or harder (depending on the product you have).īut wait, although there are the two finishing types we have mentioned (silk and glossy), there is an option for having your printing ‘uncoated’. While the choice may be a personal or artistic opinion, there are still qualities that each finish has which makes them the superior choice for printing. Have you ever thought when choosing your printing finish what looks better - silk or glossy? Whether you’re printing photos, leaflets or food menus, Lanes Printers is going to explain the reason behind the finish for your document.

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