Bruck Norcote Trend
Norske Skog's Norcote Trend is a high-quality coated mechanical paper recognized for its semi-matt finish, exceptional brightness, and excellent readability.
End use: Magazines, catalogues, supplements, direct mail, inserts/flyers
Sub-brands: Norcote
Printing method: Heat set web offset
Characterization data: Fogra 45L
Finish: Silk
Producer: Bruck
The semi-matt finish combines excellent printability with high brightness and good readability.
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| Basic properties | ISO | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basis Weight | (ISO 536) | (g/m²) | 65* | 70 | 75* | 80 | 90 | 100 | 110 | 115 |
| Thickness | (ISO 534) | (µm) | 63 | 66 | 71 | 73 | 83 | 93 | 103 | 112 |
| Volume | (ISO 534) | (kg/m3) | 0.97 | 0.94 | 0.95 | 0.91 | 0.92 | 0.93 | 0.94 | 0.97 |
| Brightness D65 | (ISO 2470) | (%) | 95 | 97 | 97 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 99 |
| CIE Whiteness | (ISO 11475) | (%) | 120 | 120 | 123 | 123 | 125 | 125 | 125 | 125 |
| L-value D65 | (ISO 5631-2) | (D65/10°) | 94 | 94 | 94 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 |
| a-value D65 | (ISO 5631-2) | (D65/10°) | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| b-value D65 | (ISO 5631-2) | (D65/10°) | -7.5 | -7.7 | -8.0 | -8.0 | -8.5 | -8.5 | -8.5 | -8.5 |
| Opacity | (ISO 2471) | (%) | 93 | 94 | 94 | 95 | 96 | 97 | 97 | 97 |
| Gloss (Lehmann) | (ISO 8254-1) (Tappi T480) | (%) | 14 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Last updated: 24.04.2026
Certifications
Other Coated Mechanical (LWC / MWC)
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