Substrate is a general term for the material on which the image will be printed. For the best result with your project, understanding the papers and boards available, then carefully selecting one which enhances your chosen process, is essential.
100% cotton stocks, while attracting a premium, achieve the best results with letterpress printing. SOMERSET, exclusively made by the historic St Cuthberts Mill, comes in various weights and surfaces, book, satin, velvet and textured, and accepts most of the applications especially letterpress, embossing and intaglio. There are less expensive cotton stocks (35%) like Wild manufactured in Italy, the 450gsm holds blind embossing and letterpress beautifully. The infamous beer or coaster board 390gsm suits the tactile earthy feel of letterpress.
100% recycled papers E.G. Impact manufactured by Lenzing Paper in Austria. This stock is manufactured entirely with 100% recycled waste paper and FSC certified. Proudly made Carbon Neutral. The Mill uses 86% renewable energy, meaning emissions are incredibly low. The remaining unavoidable CO2 emissions are compensated for by promoting emissionreduction projects, audited and certified by Climate Partner. Ideal for the conscious company to use as is laser guaranteed, high whiteness and carries 10 different GSM.
Please take the time to watch this incredible video of what is possible with “paper”.
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