This thick (11.5mil = 0.29mm), heavyweight (190g/m²), coated paper has a textured matte surface. It is an affordable media with a feel and look of a real fine art paper. This media is preferred by many users who like to express artistic images and graphic arts on non-glossy textured surface as well as photographic reproductions that look different from images printed on Resin Coated photo papers. Requires 3 inch spindle - high tension recommended.