
Coated vs. Uncoated Paper Stocks: How Material Choice Affects Ink Absorption and Color
Introduction: The Science Behind Paper Selection In professional offset printing, the substrate is as critical as the artwork itself. For procurement managers and publishers, the choice between coated and uncoated paper stocks is not merely aesthetic—it is a technical decision that fundamentally alters how ink interacts with the page. The difference determines color vibrancy, readability,







