“Greener” Options Now Available for Coated Stock

Coated paper has a dull or glossy coating that generally gives it a smoother finish and more opacity. A coated stock allows ink colors and images to “pop” or “jump” off the sheet more, since the ink rests on the surface of the paper rather than soaking into it. This quality is desirable for high-end pieces designed to impress, or for those brochures and rack cards created to be attention-getters. 

Traditionally, coated paper had no recycled content. However, new alternatives are entering the market to help make coated stock a little more “green” friendly. Some options to consider for your next coated paper project include: 

• Chorus Art, a bright, blue white paper that contains 50 percent recycled content including 15 percent post-consumer waste.

• Galerie Art, a bright white stock that contains up to 30 percent recycled fiber.

• Kromekote, a coated one side stock that contains 50 percent recycled content including 15 percent post-consumer recycled fiber.

• Mohawk 50/10, a soft white and a blue white paper that has 15 percent post-consumer recycled content.

Want to learn more? Please let us know. We’d be glad to answer your questions and provide further guidance.

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