Disclosed are compositions which are curable using ultraviolet and visible radiation. In addition, the disclosed compositions are suitable for applying to fiber substrates, such as, but not limited to, paper product and natural fiber fabrics. In addition, methods are disclosed for applying the composition to fiber substrates, or at least a portion of the fiber substrates, and curing of the applied composition to obtain partially or fully cured compositions. Furthermore, articles of manufacture incorporating fully cured compositions are disclosed, including, for example paper; such articles of manufacture are resistant to water, including retention of structural integrity, print and brightness upon prolonged exposure to water. Also disclosed are methods, processes, production lines, assemblages, and factories which incorporate these curable compositions.