Guide to papers and finishes
Paper is something you see, touch and even hear. Choosing it well is half the job.
No print-shop jargon: which paper for which job, and when a finish is worth paying for. And if you'd like to feel them before deciding, ask us for samples and we'll tell you how.
The papers
- Coated matt (silk)
- The all-rounder: smooth, elegant, colours look great and there's no glare. Our default recommendation for cards, flyers and leaflets.
- Coated gloss
- Brighter colours and photos that pop. For offer flyers, posters and anything that has to grab attention.
- Offset (uncoated)
- The feel of good old-fashioned paper, and you can write on it. For duplicate pads, letterheads and cards you jot things down on.
- Recycled
- A light natural tone and a texture with character. Tells your sustainability story without saying a word.
- Kraft
- Natural brown, artisan feel. Perfect for product labels, packaging and brands with a farmers'-market spirit.
- Pearlescent
- A subtle shimmer that shifts with the light. Wedding invitations and cards for upmarket brands.
- Metallic gold / silver
- A true mirror effect. For occasions and brands out to impress; best in details rather than full pages.
- Matt 400 g
- The thickest in our range: you feel it in the hand within a second, no shine. For cards that have to last.
- PVC and wood
- For truly stand-out cards: transparent plastic or recycled wood veneer. Few copies, big effect.
The finishes
- Matt lamination
- Soft touch, deeper colours and protection against fingerprints and scuffs. The favourite for business cards.
- Gloss lamination
- Same protection, more shine. For photos and saturated colours.
- Spot UV varnish
- Shine only where you want it: the logo, a word, a shape. It reveals itself as you tilt the card in the light.
- Encapsulation
- The armour of menu cards: wipes clean with a cloth and stands up to terraces, sun and sea air.
- White ink
- For printing on dark or kraft papers: white doesn't exist in normal printing, but it does here.
- Rounded corners
- A small detail, a friendlier card. And the corners don't bend in your wallet.
So which do I choose?
- First time, no strong preferences? Coated matt 350 g with matt lamination. Never fails.
- Artisan or eco brand? Recycled or kraft, and if the budget allows, white ink on top.
- Want to impress at a trade fair? Matt 400 g, pearl or soft-touch lamination.
- Hospitality? Encapsulation, always. The terrace shows no mercy.
- Still not sure? Tell us the use and the budget and we'll suggest two options.
Ask for a price (or samples)Ask for samples
Tell us what you need, or ask for samples so you can feel the paper before deciding.
Tell us what you are going to print. We'll get in touch to see which samples suit you, what they cost and how to get them to you.
Would you rather have a price? Ask for a quote
Direct: hola@deniaprint.es