PROOFING PAPER. SEMI MATT. MATTE.
Proofing paper, priced right. In fact, we believe you won’t find better prices anywhere for direct accounts, buying 45m rolls.
These are our RRPs – buy more, pay less.
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SEMI MATT PROOFING PAPER
SEMI MATT 205 GSM
Great lightweight proofing paper, back printed of course – nanoporous coating, too. One of the very few papers we know that certifies to FOGRA 39L AND FOGRA 51. Supports a wide gamut, too.
WIDTH |
SINGLE ROLL RRP |
| 17 inches (432mm) | £80.00 |
| 24 inches (610mm) | £105.00 |
| 44 inches (1118mm) | £190.00 |
PREMIUM SEMI MATT 235 GSM
High grade, nanoporous paper suitable for all FOGRA 39L / non OBA standards. Great for packaging, and works with all known RIPs (and that includes GMG). Back printed.
WIDTH |
SINGLE ROLL RRP |
| 17 inches (432mm) | £85.00 |
| 24 inches (610mm) | £120.00 |
| 44 inches (1118mm) | £220.00 |
PREMIUM OBA SEMI MATT 250 GSM
Flagship heavyweight stock. With a low OBA and a unique white point, this PearlPROOF paper certifies to both FOGRA 39L AND FOGRA 51. Back printed – one roll that meets two standards.
WIDTH |
SINGLE ROLL RRP |
| 17 inches (432mm) | £85.00 |
| 24 inches (610mm) | £120.00 |
| 44 inches (1118mm) | £220.00 |
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MATT PROOFING PAPER
MATT OBA 140 GSM
Our best value, high quality, coated paper with a white point that’s ideal for FOGRA52 (and similar). Super-clean, accurate proofs.
WIDTH |
SINGLE ROLL RRP |
| 17 inches (432mm) | £45.00 |
| 24 inches (610mm) | £60.00 |
| 44 inches (1118mm) | £110.00 |
SUPER MATT 140 GSM
A rock steady PearlPROOF paper for proofing to FOGRA47L and similar, non-OBA offset press papers, with a white point that’s ideal with M0 measurements. Zero optical brighteners. Also works on GMG.
WIDTH |
SINGLE ROLL RRP |
| 17 inches (432mm) | £56.00 |
| 24 inches (610mm) | £78.00 |
| 44 inches (1118mm) | £145.00 |
BUDGET MATT 120 GSM
This matt stock wouldn’t be your first choice for hitting standards, but it won’t make a dent in your wallet, either. Profiled, you’ll get good results. Ideal for impositions and layout proofs.
WIDTH |
SINGLE ROLL RRP |
| xx | xx |
| 24 inches (610mm) | £58.00 |
| 44 inches (1118mm) | £105.00 |
WHAT MAKES PearlPROOF SO GOOD?
CGS’s PearlPROOF media has a nanoporous coating – it has more surface structure than papers that have a microporous surface. This means better ink absorption, higher color density, better detail repro, shorter drying times (always helpful) and more consistent proof quality.
CERTIFICATION – OF COURSE
If you’re working to a high standard, then you’ve got to be working with certified proofing media. PearlPROOF media is certified by FOGRA, and meets the industry standards you’re used to seeing every day – FOGRA39, FOGRA51, FOGRA52, CRACoL and PC1 according to ISO 12647-2:2013.
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This price list is our RRP for single rolls, which are all delivered on 👉 45m rolls👈., and when you buy more, you’ll pay even less.
Email us for our competition-beating prices . . . buy regularly, and we’ll include colour management support too – have you checked out CGS colour management software?
Talk to us about colour management software that knocks Der Spots off the competition – paper, license, package deal. Check it out . . .
Get The Proof, Right? Every, Single, Time.
If you’re in high-end print, then you know the quality of your job gets signed off waaaaay before you hit the press. For consistent, accurate, contract-ready results, you need a trusted supplier who understands how colour works — and who can support your workflow right through to the proof, not just sell you products.
With us, you get:
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✅ Stock that’s quality-assured to meet international colour standards
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✅ Expert support with profiling, RIP setup, and validation workflows
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✅ Sustainable, consistent media pricing from a supplier you can actually talk to – what a refreshing change
This is where cost versus value makes a difference, because for a start, check out the papers we’re offering that hit two standards – FOGRA39L and FOGRA51. It’s a small thing, but it makes a big difference.
We’ve worked with printers, packaging teams and colour professionals for years — helping them achieve tighter tolerances, faster approvals, and fewer costly reproofs. Whether you’re running GMG, EFI, Caldera or something bespoke, we’ll help you find the right paper and, as the old son goes, try to keep your customers satisfied.
The Wrong Stock Costs More Than You Think
When you simulate a final print, the stock you use has to behave like the real thing. The noddy version? Sure. If it’s too absorbent, too brightened, or inconsistent under lighting, then you’ll end up chasing colour problems that shouldn’t exist. That means lost time, reproofs, client confusion — and sometimes, production delays.
The real world version? Bad proofs cost you business.
We’ve seen what happens when teams rely on the wrong materials: neutral greys shift, brand colours miss the mark, gradients break down, and confidence in the press-ready file disappears. That’s why we only supply media that performs reliably across certified workflows — and why we’ll help you select the right type for your print setup, inkset and validation requirements.
Built for Standards. Backed by Experts.
Every roll that’s certified, is guaranteed for high-precision work, and because CGS know their stuff, you can be confident about the results. CGS been manufacturing proofing stock for 40+ years.
From coatings to base weight, it’s designed to hold ink, manage tone, and stay stable — even in a light booth, checking delta-Es.
Want to validate with a FOGRA strip? Trying to simulate the press as closely as possible? Sure. We can guide you toward the material that matches your setup and helps you build reliable profiles. No guesswork. No last-minute panic.
Keep Colour Tight. Keep Budgets Tighter.
We know cost matters. But so does consistency.
That’s why we don’t change direction every time the market shifts, or the mills change their pricing. Our customers stay with us because we offer dependable supply – money-saving advice on colour management – and proper support when things need adjusting. Because they do, sometimes, need adjusting. Whether you’re running 20 jobs a month or powering through 2,000, we’ve got the right price point for proofing.
Because we’re an independent supplier, we don’t push products based on margin. We’ll recommend what actually works for your setup. That means fewer costly mistakes, and fewer headaches trying to match press results to what’s already been approved.
Real Service. Not Just a Storefront.
We’re not a faceless distributor. We’ve got a close relationship with the paper manufacturer, CGS. Plus, we also have more years than we like to talk about, with hands-on knowledge of print production, colour targets, RIP configuration, and validation workflows. If you need to talk settings, spectrophotometers, or stock options, you won’t get passed around — you’ll speak to someone who understands exactly what’s at stake, AND CAN PROOF IT (our little joke, there).
Want to test your settings on stock before you commit? We’ll send samples.
Need help building profiles that actually hold? Give us a bell.
Start With Media You Can Trust
Getting colour right starts with using the right media for your proof — and working with a supplier who backs you up. If you’re tired of stock that performs differently from box to box, or pricing that changes without warning, maybe it’s time to switch.
Get consistent proofs. Get supported. #GetSerious.