The paper manufacturer explained that because of the increasing pressure for differentiation within printed publications, there was a greater call for coated papers with a silk surface.

Antti Makkonen, Sappi business manager, said: "This addition to the range offers optimised smoothness and an ability to reproduce the most demanding images, alongside our existing Galerie Silk product, which offers superior bulk and stiffness."

Makkonen added that the manufacturer's Galerie range had set the standard for papers used by consumer magazines, high-quality catalogues and premium advertising materials, for more than 15 years.