Fancy Paper
Soft Touch Paper
Velvet-smooth tactile coated paper — the sensation of luxury that makes people stop and touch.
Soft Touch Paper Overview
Soft touch paper is a paper or board substrate finished with a matte, velvet-like tactile coating. It is used for luxury boxes, book covers, cards and premium print where touch is part of the brand experience. Coating chemistry, fingerprint resistance, scuff performance, print compatibility and adhesion vary by grade and should be validated with the selected sample and converting process.
Specifications
- Substrate: Coated paper / Board, 120–400 gsm
- Coating system: Confirm by grade
- Touch feel: Velvet-smooth, warm, non-slip
- Print compatibility: Offset, UV offset, screen, foil stamping
- Fingerprint and scuff performance: Grade dependent
- Format: Sheets & reels
Applications
- Luxury business cards and corporate identity
- Premium book covers and case-bound books
- High-end cosmetic and perfume packaging
- Invitation cards and wedding stationery
- Gift boxes, rigid boxes, and presentation folders
- Hang tags and swing tickets for fashion brands
Frequently Asked Questions
Is soft touch paper the same as soft touch lamination?
Not necessarily. Soft touch paper may use a factory-applied tactile surface, while soft touch lamination adds a separate film during converting. They can differ in feel, print route, recyclability, fold behavior, scuff resistance and adhesive compatibility, so confirm the exact construction.
Can soft touch paper be foil stamped, printed and folded?
Selected grades can support offset or UV printing, screen printing, foil stamping, embossing, die-cutting and folding. Adhesion, fingerprint resistance, scuffing and crease cracking vary by substrate and coating, so test the actual sample with the intended process.
What information is needed for a soft touch paper quotation?
Provide the end use, substrate and grammage, color and tactile target, sheet or reel dimensions, quantity, printing, foil, embossing, folding and gluing requirements, plus the destination port. Regular grades and formats start from 1 metric ton, subject to specification confirmation.
Industries Using Soft Touch Paper
Explore end-use requirements, recommended grades and buyer checkpoints for each industry.
- Luxury & Cosmetics - Coordinate tactile surfaces, color and premium finishing for luxury and beauty packaging.
- Hang Tags & Labels - Select clean-cut, printable surfaces for tags, labels, barcodes and detailed brand finishes.
Choose a Texture for Your Application
Compare 120+ available fancy paper patterns and request physical swatches suitable for Soft Touch Paper.
Product Features
- Velvet-Smooth Tactile Surface — Creates an irresistible touch sensation that signals luxury and quality.
- Selectable Handling Performance — Fingerprint and scuff resistance depend on the selected grade.
- Deepens Printed Colors — Blacks appear richer, colors more saturated for dramatic visual impact.
- Converting Validation — Printing, foil, folding and adhesion can be checked on the selected sample.
Available Variants
- Soft Touch Coated Paper (120–250 gsm)
- Soft Touch Coated Board (250–400 gsm)
- Matte Soft Touch
- Anti-Scuff Soft Touch
Commercial Information
- Moq: From 1 metric ton for regular grades and formats; confirm by specification
- Lead Time: Approximately 3 weeks after specifications are confirmed
- Samples: Free standard samples; international courier paid by the customer
- Certification: FSC status is confirmed through the applicable claim on sales or delivery documents
Request a Quote
Send your required GSM or thickness, sheet or reel size, quantity, application and destination port for a product recommendation and export quotation.
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