What is the difference between self-adhesive coated paper and ordinary coated paper?

There are significant differences between self-adhesive coated paper and ordinary coated paper in many aspects, and the following is a detailed analysis of these differences:

1. Definition and use

Self-adhesive coated paper:

Definition: Self-adhesive coated paper refers to the coated paper coated with a layer of self-adhesive, and then affixed with the base paper to form a printing material. It combines the printing advantages of coated paper with the adhesive characteristics.

Usage: Widely used in commodity packaging, logistics, office stationery, electronic products, food and beverage and other fields of identification and labeling. Because of its high viscosity, durability and other characteristics, it is especially suitable for the need to maintain long-term clarity and aesthetics.

Ordinary coated paper:

Definition: Ordinary coated paper, also known as printed coated paper, is a paper material made of cellulose fibers, coated with white paint, and made by super calendered processing.

Usage: Mainly used for printing high quality prints such as advanced picture albums, calendars, book covers and so on. Because of its smooth surface, high whiteness, good ink absorption and inking performance, it is one of the main papers used in printing plants.

2. Structure and characteristics

Structure:

Self-adhesive coated paper: consists of three layers of surface material (coated paper), adhesive and base paper. The surface material is responsible for the printing effect, the adhesive provides adhesion, and the backing paper is easy to peel and use.

Ordinary coated paper: mainly composed of copperplate base paper and paint, after coating, drying and super calender and other processes.

Features:

Adhesive: self-adhesive coated paper is sticky and can be easily pasted on various substrates; Ordinary coated paper is non-adhesive.

Durability: After special treatment, self-adhesive coated paper has strong durability and can resist certain external factors (such as moisture, grease, etc.); Although ordinary coated paper also has a certain durability, it is relatively weak.

Printing effect: Both can achieve high-quality printing effect, but the self-adhesive coated paper because of its surface flatness and gloss is higher, the printing effect may be more vivid and clear.

Cost: The cost of self-adhesive coated paper is relatively high due to the need for additional adhesives and backing paper; The cost of ordinary coated paper is lower.

3. Application scenarios

Self-adhesive coated paper:

Because of its high viscosity, durability and other characteristics, it is especially suitable for the need to maintain long-term clarity and beauty, such as commodity packaging, logistics and transportation, office stationery, electronic products, food and beverage and other fields of identification and labeling.

It can also be used to make high-end labels, signs, packaging boxes, etc., to enhance the brand image and market competitiveness of the product.

Ordinary coated paper:

It is mainly used for printing high-quality printed materials such as advanced picture albums, calendars, book covers and so on.

Because of its smooth surface, high whiteness, good ink absorption and inking performance, it is also one of the main papers used in printing plants.

4. Other differences

Thickness and weight: The overall thickness and weight of self-adhesive coated paper may be greater than that of ordinary coated paper because it contains a backing paper and an adhesive layer.

Processing and production: The production process of self-adhesive coated paper is relatively complex, requiring additional gluing and backing paper processes; The production process of ordinary coated paper is relatively simple.

In summary, there are significant differences between self-adhesive coated paper and ordinary coated paper in definition and use, structure and characteristics, application scenarios and other aspects. When choosing the use, it should be comprehensively considered according to the specific needs and scenarios.