Which is better, coated paper or offset paper?

Coated paper and offset paper have their own advantages, and the choice of which paper is better depends on the specific use needs and budget.

Coated paper is characterized by smooth surface, high whiteness, uniform distribution of paper fibers, uniform thickness, and good elasticity and water resistance. It is suitable for copper plate printing or offset printing, often used to print picture albums, covers, postcards, exquisite product samples and color trademarks. The printing effect of coated paper is better, the tone is bright, but the price is relatively high.

Offset paper is mainly used by lithographic (offset) presses or other printing presses to print higher-grade color prints. It has small scalability, uniform absorption of ink, good smoothness, tight opaque texture, good whiteness and strong water resistance. Suitable for printing monochrome or multi-color book text, inserts, posters, maps, posters, color trademarks and various packaging paper. The price of offset paper is relatively low, economical, suitable for printing advertising, popular magazines or newspapers.

In summary, if you are looking for higher print quality and better visual effects, and the budget is sufficient, coated paper is a good choice. If you are concerned about cost effectiveness and environmental protection, and print is mainly used for daily reading or advertising, offset paper may be more suitable for your needs.