Gloss coated paper and matte coated paper are both high-grade coated papers widely used in hardcover and paperback book printing. The core difference lies in surface coating treatment and light reflection effect.

• Gloss Coated Paper: High-gloss surface, strong light reflection, bright color performance, ideal for high-fidelity image reproduction.
• Matte Coated Paper: Soft, non-reflective surface, elegant matte finish, comfortable to touch, no glare under light.

The following parameters are based on industry-standard paper used in commercial book printing:

• Gloss Coated Paper: Glossiness 70–85%, color saturation high, surface smoothness excellent
• Matte Coated Paper: Glossiness 15–25%, color expression soft and elegant, scratch resistance better
• Common grammage for book covers: 200gsm, 250gsm, 300gsm, suitable for perfect binding, saddle stitching and hardcover cases
• Both types support lamination, UV coating, hot stamping and embossing processes

Paper selection should match book type and target audience in book printing projects:

• Gloss Coated Paper: Picture books, art albums, children’s books, catalogs, marketing books, Bibles with colorful illustrations
• Matte Coated Paper: Novels, textbooks, religious books, hardcover literary books, business publications, premium notebooks
• Both widely used for notebook covers, textbook covers, paperback book covers and custom printed publications

1. Confirm book type and target audience
2. Determine required visual effect (bright glossy or elegant matte)
3. Select grammage based on book thickness and binding method
4. Consider post-pressing processes (lamination, hot stamping, UV)
5. Finalize based on budget and shipping durability requirements