AstroSilver

Bakri

Brilliance

Cadillac

Cadillac Embossed

Canaletto

Curious Cosmic

Curious Metallics

Curious Skin

Printing Guidelines and Environment

Applications Brochures, invitations, luxury packaging and any application where an outstanding homogenous, matt surface is required.

Technical Information: Please note that due to the unique surface of Skin Curious Collection, special care must be taking when printing and converting this product. For best results see the guidelines below.

Printing Techniques: Suitable for widely used print techniques, including offset lithography. Letterpress, Embossing, debossing, silk-screening, die stamping and foiled-blocking. A pre-test is recommended for thermography.

Inks: The White, Ivory and Stone shades work well with standard semi fresh inks. We only recommend using fully oxidizing inks for all other colors in the Skin Curious collection range.
For processes requiring specialized inks e.g. metallics, please consult your ink supplier.

Screen Ruling: To ensure maximum clarity, we recommend screen rulings of 175 lpi. Under-colour removal may be considered for jobs with large dark areas on ink.

Blind Embossing: Skin Curious Collections is ideally suited to blind embossing. The corners of the die should be rounded off to avoid creases.

Hot Foil-Blocking: Skin Curious collections can be successfully foil-blocked. Ensure the use of the compatible film.

Silk-Screening: UV silk-screen printing gives very acceptable results, as does conventional silk-screen printing using vinyl inks in conjunction with drying ovens.

Spot UV Varnishing: For best results we recommend UV silk-screen varnishing.

Sealing: Sealers can be used to avoid marking during further processing and handling, although the papers matt aspect may be compromised depending on the choice of sealer and coat weight.

Film Lamination: The paper accepts laminates easily. However the visual aspect and feel of the paper will be lost.

Spraying: As a guide, we recommend using spray powder of at least 15 microns for the 135g and 35 microns or above when printing 270g or 380g.

Folding & Creasing: We recommend that ALL 3 grammages (135g, 270,380g) of SKIN Curious Collections should be pre-creased. Please follow
the guidelines below.

*Please note these measurements are targets only and are subject to manufacturing tolerances.

Please subtract paper thickness from cutting rule height to calculate the correct creasing rule height e.g. for 380g, if cutting rule height is 23.8 mm, then creasing rule height is 23.4 mm. Additionally good results can be obtained with a 1.5 over 2.5 pt for the 135 g and 3.0 pt creasing rule for the 380 g.

General instructions to be followed:

1. Superior results can be achieved if the creasing bulge faces inwards.
2. Both cross direction and in-grain folding is possible.
3. Sharp-edged creasing tools must not be used.
4. The creasing rule should be centered on the creasing channel.
5. As a general rule we do not recommend printing a large solid across the predominant fold.                                    

Binding and Gluing: It is possible to bond papers in Skin Curious Collection to themselves and to other materials using common adhesives. When using spiral and comb type bindings ensure that cutters are kept sharp. Rounded holes perform best. Skin Curious Collection can be saddles stitched. Section sewn and perfect bound.

Storage and Handling: As with all papers, please ensure this product has acclimatized to the local environment before opening, it is recommended to protect the paper from changes in humidity between different processes.

Desktop Compatibility: None of the products in Skin Curious Collection are suitable for laser or inkjet printing.

Please Note: Arjowiggins has endeavored to ensure this information is correct; however, we do no accept liability for any error or omission. We reserve the right to update this information without prior notice. For further details, please contact your paper merchant.

Arjowiggins has endeavored to ensure this information is correct; however, we o not accept liability for any error or omission. We reserve the right to update this information without prior notice. For further details, please contact your paper merchant.

The Curious Collection is from Arjowiggins, which as a global company works constantly to reduce the environmental impact of paper manufacturing. These products use only elemental chlorine-free (ECF) pulps from trees grown in sustainable forests. All Arjowiggins mills have achieved, or are committed to achieving, iso14001 accreditation based on the International Environment Management Standard. The company has made significant investments in combined heat and power (CHP) generation, resulting in reduced greenhouse emissions. In addition, Arjowiggns mills have continuous improvement programs to increase efficiency and reduced waste. Effluent waste is treated and most is reused in other processes.
For more details, please contact your local Arjowiggns office or visit curiouscollection.com.

Curious Translucents

Curious Translucents

You can use Curious Translucents for special creative effects, as an addition or alternative to conventional papers. Translucents are more sensitive to atmospheric conditions than conventional papers but will produce excellent results when used as recommended.

Pre-testing We strongly recommend pre-testing whenever you do something new.

Storage & Handling Store unopened in the original packaging for at least 24 hours until paper reaches press room temperature and is ready to go on press. Avoid exposure to uncontrolled humidity, or excessive heat or cold. Curious Translucents are dense papers with a low bulk. Press room conditions are critical. Aim for a consistent relative humidity of 45 to 55% and a temperature of 17 to 23ºC. After each operation, protect stacks with waterproof wrapping.

Design & Pre-Press Avoid large areas of solid composite colour. Employ under-colour removal (UCR) if possible. Use screens of 130 to 150 lpi. Stochastic screens may also be used.

Printing Inks & Damping Solution Translucents are non-absorbent. Use hard-drying, fully oxidizing inks, as used for plastics and foils. Please contact your ink supplier for recommendations. UV curing and IR drying may cause the paper to curl. With metallic inks, drying times vary widely depending on ink colour and coverage. Drying agents may be added to the ink and/or fount solution as recommended by the ink supplier. The ink/water solution should be set at a minimum. Alcohol damping can be beneficial. The damping solution should have a pH balance of 5.5 (+/- 0.5). Waterless systems can be used.

Printing Confine the 62g and 72g papers to single-colour work. Air sheets well during loading. Run as fast and as dry as the sheet permits. Limit the number of passes through the press to as few as possible. To prevent set-off and improve air circulation, use coated spray powder (15 to 25 microns). Rack in small piles, air frequently and keep covered. Aqueous coatings are not recommended. If protection is required, consider spot UV varnish.

Inclusions & Iridescents A small proportion of inclusion particles in the Space Dust product may pick out on the litho blanket. For the iridescent shades, as well as Pearl, Silver and Gold, it is normal for some of the metallic finish to transfer to the blanket – which may require more frequent blanket washes than for other Translucents products.

Finishing The finishing environment should have the same atmospheric conditions as the press room. After each operation, protect stacks with waterproof wrapping.

Trimming & Cutting Translucents papers are dense and can chip a newly sharpened blade with grinding marks in the edge. Use a slightly dull but polished 23º bevel angle blade. Cut into small stacks with a maximum 5 cm thickness to avoid blade damage.

Folding & Creasing Predominant folds should be made parallel to the grain if possible. Do not fold in low humidity conditions or after the paper has dried in earlier processes. For multiple folds, carefully use a fine-tooth perforating wheel. Grammages less than 92g are not recommended for use on high-speed buckle folders, although lighter weights can be run satisfactorily at reduced speeds.  All weights up to 140g are suitable for knife folding. Pre-creasing is required for weights of 140g and above, using a rounded creasing tool and matrix. For 200g and above, we recommend two parallel creases with a gutter to form the spine of the crease. Avoid excessive pressure during folding and subsequent processes to reduce the risk of cracking. Important: Fold away from the bead – contrary to conventional papers. Avoid sharp scoring tools.

Embossing Avoid using very sharp tools. We recommend using metal dies.

Binding Translucents can be saddle-stitched/stapled (round wire preferred). Weights under 92g are not suitable for outer wraps and centre pages. Adhesive binding should be parallel to the grain. Hot-melt glues are preferable – use aqueous adhesives sparingly. Wrap finished results in waterproof material. Caution: adjacent products in the finished job should have similar moisture content.

Desktop Compatibility The 100g coloured papers and the 102g and 112g clear papers are suitable for laser and monochrome inkjet. If laser printing is anticipated, please use compatible inks and other materials.  Please note: ArjoWiggins has endeavoured to ensure this information is correct; however, we do not accept liability for any error or omission. We reserve the right to update this information without prior notice. For further details, please contact your paper merchant.

Dali Dore

Gmund3

Screens

• In offset printing 54 – 60 l/cm, in some cases up to 80 l/cm

Recommendations for offset printing

• For colored papers match litho to the paper color
• Under color reduction and low printing stacks when applying strong ink coverage
• Proof printing on same paper stock
• Use of fully oxidative drying inks
• Low ink absorption due to the embossed paper surface. Careful drying, minimum of 24 hours required
• The light paper shades are very well suitable for four-color reproductions

Further applications

• 135 g/m² suitable for laser and inkjet printing in desktop applications
• Letterpress, blind embossing, hot foil stamping, laser
• engraving, thermography, silk-screen printing, die cutting

Finishing and processing

• Very interesting results with blind embossing, die cutting and hot foil stamping
• Well suitable for bookbinding and packaging

Special advice

• Chlorine and acid free, pH neutral and therefore very age resistant

Gmund Reaction

Screens

• In offset printing 54 – 60 l/cm, in some cases up to 80 l/cm

Recommendations for offset printing

• For colored papers match litho to the paper color
• Under color reduction and low printing stacks when applying strong ink coverage
• Proof printing on same paper stock
• Use of fully oxidative drying inks
• Low ink absorption due to the embossed paper surface. Careful drying, minimum of 24 hours required
• The light paper shades are very well suitable for four-color reproductions

Further applications

• Letterpress, blind embossing, hot foil stamping, laser

• engraving, thermography, silk-screen printing, die cutting

Finishing and processing

• Very interesting results with blind embossing, die cutting and hot foil stamping
• Well suitable for bookbinding and packaging

Special advice

• Reaction is not suitable for laser and inkjet printers
• Chlorine and acid free, pH neutral and therefore very age resistant
• Very careful production processes guarantee a unique surface, however the effect can vary slightly from making to making

Gmund Savanna

Screens

• In offset printing 54 – 60 l/cm, in some cases up to 80 l/cm

Recommendations for offset printing

• For colored papers match litho to the paper color
• Under color reduction and low printing stacks when applying strong ink coverage
• Proof printing on same paper stock
• Use of fully oxidative drying inks
• Careful drying, a minimum of 24 hours
• Increase pressure and use soft rubber blankets for the wood surfaces to allow penetration of the ink into the depths of the embossing

Further applications

• 100 g/m² suitable for laser and inkjet printing in desktop applications
• Letterpress, blind embossing, digital printing Océ (only matt and structuros), hot foil stamping, laser engraving,

• thermography, silk-screen printing (only matt and structuros), die cutting

Finishing and processing

• Very interesting results with blind embossing, die cutting and hot foil stamping
• Well suitable for bookbinding and packaging

Special advice

• Tindalo, Bubinga, Limba and Glowing Makassar are not suitable for silk-screen printing and digital printing applications
• Chlorine and acid free, pH neutral and therefore very age resistant

Gmund Treasury

Screens

• In offset printing 54 – 60 l/cm, in some cases up to 80 l/cm

Recommendations for offset printing

• For colored papers match litho to the paper color
• Under color reduction and low printing stacks when applying strong ink coverage
• Proof printing on same paper stock
• Use of fully oxidative drying inks
• Low ink absorption due to the embossed paper surface. Careful drying, minimum of 24 hours required
• Frequent cleaning of rubber blanket is recommended in case of possible accumulation of gold pigments (Nature and Shimmer)
• The light paper shades Porcelain and Composition are very well suitable for four-color reproductions
• Further applications
• Porcelain 120 g/m² is suitable for laser and inkjet printing in desktop applications
• Letterpress, blind embossing, hot foil stamping, laser
• engraving, thermography, silk-screen printing, die cutting

Finishing and processing

• Very interesting results with blind embossing, die cutting and hot foil stamping
• Well suitable for bookbinding and packaging

Special advice

• Also Trust can be used in offset printing but special attention needs to be paid to the drying process, as the paper cannot absorb any ink
• Chlorine and acid free, pH neutral and therefore very age resistant
• Very careful production processes guarantee a unique surface, however the effect can vary slightly from making to making

Malmero Perle

Metallic

Mirri Card

Tips for printing Mirri products using conventional litho inks

Inks must be chosen which will dry in non-absorbent substrates. These “foil inks” dry solely by oxidation polymerization. Consult your ink supplier if in doubt. Excellent results have been reported using Stehlin Hostag “Oxy Dry Plus” and gibbons “Polybon”.

Do not over ink-keep film weights to a minimum and avoid heavy super imposition.

Use a glycerin free fount solution (such as Hydro fix –B- plus 8077-09) so that ink drying is not impaired by the fount solution. Hydro fix –B- plus does not contain wetting agents which can interfere with ink drying speeds.

Ensure water settings are kept to a minimum as over emulsification of inks will severely affect drying time.

Do not use a water based sealer over the print.

An adequate set is normally achieved within 24-48 hours provided attention is paid to ink/water balance. IR assisted drying can significantly shorten setting time.

Spray powder should be applied-however this should be kept to a minimum if the sheets are going to be filmed laminated, UV varnished or foil blocked.

Stacks should be kept as low as possible, kept in a warm atmosphere and aired regularly to ensure the inks do not become starved of oxygen.

Print specialty sides first. The reverse side of our standard productions is uncoated (except standard Mirri –H- 270gsm & 370gsm which are lick coated) and will print as well as any similar material. Please note that slow drying or sweatback of heavy ink builds may occur if certain types of stay fresh/overnight litho inks are used.

Take care to ensure that the face side is not scratched when printing the reverse side.

Plike

Stardream

So Jeans

Printing and Converting Processes

• Offset
• Letterpress
• Thermography
• Silk Screen
• Blind Embossing
• Foil Blocking

• UV Varnish
• Creasing
• Die cutting
• Folding
• Laminating

Printing/Handling Tips:

• Paper should be fully acclimated in its original packaging, to pressroom conditions of 70 -75 F with 50% relative humidity. We recommend a 24 hour acclimation period, especially in cold weather.
• For best results, use low-tack inks and print in smaller lifts. The use of an infrared oven helps with drying time. Please consult with your ink manufacturer if you plan on aqueous coating.
• Always score before folding. When using multiple folds, the primary fold should be in the grain direction.

So Silk

Printing and Converting Processes

• Offset
• Offset UV
• Thermography
• Silk Screen

• Foil Blocking
• UV Varnish
• Blind Embossing

Printing/Handling Tips:

• Paper should be fully acclimated in its original wrapping to pressroom conditions of 70-75F with 50% relative humidity.
• 24 hours is recommended and slightly longer during cold weather.
• Use fully oxidizing inks adding a maximum of 3% Grafo Drier. Add specific water soluble drier to the fountain solution. Run water at a minimum with a pH of 5-6. Use a spray powder (particle size 20+ microns) when printing both sides.
• When only printing one side use a particle size of 30+ microns. This prevents offsetting and allows oxygen to enter the stack.
• For aqueous coating, please consult with your ink manufacturer. Small lifts are recommended. The use of an IR oven helps drying time.

Always score before folding. With multiple folds, the primary fold should be with the grain direction.

Sports Cover

Fiber Mark’s Football & Basketball specialty boards simulate the look and texture of real
game balls. Named after their respective Hall of Fame locations, these embossed and coated cover materials are laminated to a C1S white printable board, providing additional strength and rigidity for a range of applications. An aqueous acrylic coating makes them resistant to moisture and staining and more durable for repeat-use applications. Canton Cover & Springfield Cover are well suited to decorating by foil stamp and silkscreen, and readily accept die-cutting, scoring and folding. Ideal for sports related office and stationery supplies as well as novelty and promotional items.
CHARACTERISTICS

• Simulated basketball & football surface
• Clear acrylic coating
• Duplex sheet / white base
• Strong and durable

PERFORMANCE

• Moisture and stain resistant
• Suitable for foil stamping and silk screening
• Excellent scoring, folding and die-cutting

TYPICAL END USES

• Pocket portfolios/press kits
• Mats/frames
• Menu covers
• Sports packaging
• Covers for memo pads and notebooks
• POP Displays
• Calendars
• Promotional materials
• Invitations
• Tags
• Folding Carton

Grain direction indicated by underscore.

Stellar

Strike

Sun

Touché Cover

Touché Cover Printing Instructions

Fiber mark touché can be scored and bent to make very satisfactory hinged products required for a number of applications, providing the operation is within the limits required for this particular material. General guidelines provided by the Recycled Paperboard Technical Association (RPTA) can be used to assist the proper decisions for rule and channel dimensions, whittle taking the non-traditional natural of the material into account.

1. To fold and bend these materials, the stiffness of the sheet at the bending line needs to be lowered and a flexible “hinge” formed within the sheet itself. This is achieved by scoring.
2. A satisfactory score must reduce the bonding strength of the sheet along the line where the board is folded. In addition, the width of this area must be great enough to allow the material to squeeze down into a “bead” on the inside of the bend. A well-defined bead hinge is not likely with 13 pt. Touché due to the high internal strength of the sheet; however, this should not affect hinge performance.
3. Touché scores and bends better, when processed at the normal moisture content (as manufactured). Material that has lost its normal moisture content by exposure to a low-humidity atmosphere is more likely to crack when scored and bent due to the dry condition of the sheet.

Scoring Rule Selection:

1. Two major considerations define the conditions that direct the choice of scoring rules for a job. First, the female channel width should be slightly < or = to twice the board caliper plus the thickness of the rule. Second, female channel width must be between 3.5 and 4 times the board caliper for CD scores, and about 3.54 times the caliper for MD scores.
2. Touché is 20-30% denser than traditional boxboard, and its construction gives it greater ply bond than equal caliper boards of lower density. Therefore, the board needs to be treated as if it were higher in caliper than it actually is.
3. Application of the above considerations indicates the use of a 2-point rule for the 13 pt. sheet (0.028” rule thickness). The male rule depth of penetration can be adjusted between 0.004” and 0.010” to achieve a sufficient score.
4. Application of this density factor to 24 pt. Touché, indicates an “effective board caliper” of 31 pt. Application of the above considerations indicates the use of a 4-poijt (0.056” rule thickness). The male rule depth of penetration can be varied between 0.010” and 0.024” to achieve sufficient delamination of the plys.

For decorative packaging applications using 24 pt. Touché:

1. While a 4-point rule is sufficient for fixed scores on box corners, a larger score is necessary to handle the additional stress demand of a box hinge where the score line may be folded 90 degree the opposite way. Packages designed in this manner would require a 6-point rule for such hinges. Channel width for these scores should be about 0.172” for CD scores and 0.162” for MD scores. Depth of penetration of the male rule should be in the same range as the 4-point.
2. Scoring rules should be rounded to prevent cutting the board (we suggest rounding at a 0.005” radius)

Calculations:

1. Rule width: In die cutting terminology, rule width is characterized by the term “point”. One “point” is equal to 0.014”. So, a 2-point rule is 0.028”, a 3-point rule is 0.042”, and so on.
2. Rule selection: Two criteria need to be met simultaneously in order to indicate an appropriate rule choice for a given caliper board (see scoring Rule Selection). The selection of a 4-point rule for 24 pt. Touché can be verified by applying its width and the “effective board caliper” (31 pt.) to the criteria.

1. Female channel width less than or equal to 2x board caliper + rule thickness. Female channel width less than or equal to 2 x 0.031” + 0.056” (which is 0.118”)
2. Female channel width between 3.5 and 4 times board caliper for CD scores. 3.5 x 0.031”=0.1085” and 4.0 x 0.031”=0.124”.

             A 4-point rule is the first rule width that satisfies both criteria.
Acclimation of stock:

1. Touché should be fully acclimated to the environment (with shrink wrap on) well before press run.

Foil Stamping and embossing:

1. Copper or brass dies are recommended. Metallic foils are recommended. Crown, metallic foils with a loose release (BW88 and BD92) and Nakai NV worked well. If choosing a pigmented foil, caution should be taken to work with your foil supplier and test thoroughly before committing to artwork as some of our customers experience problems attempting to stamp with pigmented foils. Large areas of foil coverage are not recommended: limit area to approximately a 2” X 2”. Due to density of 24 pt. Touché, simple, single-level dies are better sited for foil embossing and blind embossing. A two-step process (stamp, then emboss) will yield best results for foil embossing on the 24 pt. sheet. Dies should have rounded corners to prevent creases. Typical temperatures for stamping and embossing range from 240-260F, and should not exceed 300F.

Offset Printing
100% oxidizing inks are recommended. Lift size should be of 4” or smaller, to alleviate set off, especially on the darker color sheets. Set off compounds may shorten drying times. A spray powder of 52 micron size, silicone based, is recommended. Ink coverage and lift height will affect your final choice. A smaller sheet size of 20” X 26” (grain long) will provide ease of delivery, as well as alleviating set off with heavy coverage areas.

Depending on the opacity of particular ink, a double hit, or opaque white, may be needed as a n under layer on the darker colors of Touché. For optimal opacity on Black Touché, metallic inks are recommended. Metallic ink can also be used as an under layer for other inks, since metallic inks have greater opacity than opaque white. When metallic inks are used, a pot varnish should b applied to prevent set off. For optimal results, we recommend screen size of up to 150 lpi. Under-color removal may be required on jobs with large dark areas. When possible, ink chemistry should be tested on this stock. As is sometimes a problem with matte coated stocks, certain inks can create a chemical based ghosting when printing both sides. As with other black matte coated stocks, some infrared press sensors may have trouble detecting Black Touché. Consult with your press manufacturer. Some printers have overcome this issue by applying white tape along the edge of the first few press sheets.
Please note that while designed for offset printing, heavy ink coverage on the Touché may compromise the soft feel. In addition to compromising the feel, heavier ink coverage may require longer dry times.

Coatings:
Aqueous and UV coatings can be used on Touché; however the soft finish will be compromised where coating is applied. Spot UV, and spot varnishing are recommended.
Screen Printing:
Touché yields excellent results with screen printing. Solvent or water-based inks are recommended. Test with your screen printer.
Engraving:
Touché yields excellent results with engraving, and is an ideal choice when white ink on Black Touché is desired.
Scoring and Folding:
Touché scores and folds well and have good hinge/fold characteristics. See separate document. Touché scoring and folding guidelines.
Gluing:
For pocket folder or portfolio applications, 3M 924 and 926 transfer tapes have worked well with 13 pt. Touché, 3M 969 is recommended for use with the 24 pt. For automatic perfect binding applications, PUR adhesive (National Starch or Henkel brand) is recommended, as well as US Adhesives HM-661 (white) and HM-426 (clear). Consult your printer and/or bindery. Alternatively, the spine area can be sanded or scuffed before applying standard hot melt or cold liquid glue.
Cutting and Die-cutting:
Touché cover can be guillotine rotary or die cut. All normal steel ruled die cutting processes may be used. It can be cleanly punched and will readily accept all conventional fasteners, such as grommets.