Paper Coating

GMLUK provides specialist paper coating for packaging merchants, paper suppliers, food packaging distributors, industrial buyers and manufacturers who need functional paper products made to specification.

Coating changes how a paper behaves. A base paper might need improved grease resistance, moisture resistance, release performance, heat-seal potential, surface protection or handling characteristics. By applying the right coating to the right substrate, we can turn a standard paper into a product engineered for a specific packaging, food, retail or industrial use.

Our coating service is particularly useful for customers who need repeatable, trade-ready converted products without managing multiple subcontractors. We can coat, print, slit, sheet, die cut, bag and warehouse suitable products from the same UK facility.

What is paper coating?

Paper coating is the process of applying a functional layer or treatment to a paper substrate. The coating is chosen according to what the finished product needs to do.

For example, a food wrap may need to resist grease. A deli sheet may need a moisture barrier. A release paper may need a controlled release surface. A soap wrap may need a protective finish. An industrial packaging paper may need handling strength, barrier performance or product protection.

The correct coating depends on the substrate, the product being wrapped, whether there is direct food contact, how the paper will be printed, whether it will be sheeted or slit, and what the end user expects from the material.

Who uses our coating service?

• Paper merchants needing a converted coated grade

• Packaging resellers expanding into specialist food wrap or coated papers

• Food packaging suppliers needing grease-resistant, waxed or coated options

• Bakeries, delis and food manufacturers buying through trade channels

• Industrial suppliers needing release, interleaving or protective papers

• Retail and cosmetic packaging suppliers needing coated wrap options

• Brands needing coated paper that can also be custom printed

Why coating matters

The coating is often what makes the product fit for purpose. It can affect grease resistance, moisture resistance, release, flexibility, sealing, print performance, handling, feel, shelf presentation and end-of-life suitability.

For trade customers, this matters because the wrong material can lead to complaints, failures or unnecessary cost. A wet product may need a stronger barrier. A premium retail product may need a better surface finish. A release application may need the correct release level. A food wrap may need the right balance of grease resistance, presentation and print.

Common applications

• Greaseproof food wraps

• Waxed deli and butcher papers

• Bakery sheets and tray liners

• Cheese, fish and meat wrapping papers

• Soap and cosmetic wraps

• Release papers for adhesive and industrial applications

• Interleaving papers

• Protective packaging papers

• Custom printed coated packaging papers

Specification considerations

When quoting coated paper, we will usually need the base paper type and weight, coating type or required performance, any food-contact requirements, sheet size or reel width, whether the product will be printed or further converted, expected order volume and call-off pattern, and any packing or labelling requirements.