core silk

Multi coated paper available in Gloss and Silk, sheets and reels

  • Wide range of sheet sizes, weights and finishes - also available in Gloss
  • CORE is available in SRA3 paper and board, as a fully digitally approved coated paper
  • FSC certified
  • Flexi pallets, bulk packed (SRA2 and B2) available from stock
  • CORE has a very smooth and high white appearance
  • One of the most opaque coated papers available within our range
  • Offers low ink consumption and good drying times
  • Bendtsen smoothness reading
  • Elemental chlorine free
  • Produced at an EMAS registered mill
  • FSC certified product
  • Fully recyclable and biodegradable
  • Gardner gloss reading
  • Produced at a mill that holds ISO 14001 certificate
  • ISO 9706 Long life archival usage
  • Sheeting from reels
  • Complies with EN17 (Part 3) Toy Safety Regulations
  • Available for web

Applications

  • annual reports
  • book/brochure covers
  • calendars
  • catalogues
  • cd/dvd covers
  • corporate literature
  • direct mail
  • greeting cards
  • manuals
  • menus
  • posters
  • wallets and folders

Available In


g/m2
90
100
115
130
150
170
200
220
250
300
350
g/m2320 x
450		320 x
460		340 x
460		340 x
640		450 x
320		450 x
640		460 x
320		460 x
340		480 x
650		520 x
720		630 x
880		640 x
650		640 x
900		660 x
920		720 x
1020		1600 x
1118		1600 x
1200		1600 x
3140
90      •      o   •   +    
100  o     • o     •   •   •    
115 o o     •     • •   •   •    
130 o o o o   •     • •   • • •    
150 o o o    •    o • • o •   •   +  
170 o o o o   •    • • • o • • •    +
200 o    o o • o o   • +   •   •    
220      o             
250 o    o o • o o   +    •   •    
300 o    o o • o o • •    •   •    
350     o • o o • •    •   • +   

Sizes shown in mm.

o Ream wrapped.
+ Bulk packed on pallets.
• Ream wrapped or bulk packed on pallets.

core silk paper

Environmental Information

Fibre source
Virgin wood fibre from Finland and Brazil
Bleaching
Pulp is bleached using an Elemental Chlorine Free (ECF) process.
Disposal
This material can be disposed of by recycling, incineration for energy recovery, composting and biodegradation.

Additional Information

Technical Information

Substance g/m2 (approx)90100115130150170
Caliper µm (approx)788797109126143
Opacity (ISO) %929395969798
Brightness (ISO) D65979797979797
Whiteness CIE D65120120120120120120
Gloss (Gardner) 75° TS303035353535
Smoothness (Bendtsen) ml/min TS202010101010
Smoothness (Bendtsen) ml/min WS202010101010
Rigidity (Taber Stiffness Units) 15° MD1.21.71.94.456.7
Rigidity (Taber Stiffness Units) 15° CD0.711.22.73.24.3
Surface pH888888

Technical Capability

Printing process
Litho and screen
Digital printing
SRA3 size is suitable for laser printing and is HP Indigo Approved
Printing inks
Use of ink formulated for silk coated papers and boards is preferred.
Embossing
Yes
Varnishing
Machine or UV silk screen varnishing are both possible. Best results are obtained on top of emulsion sealing. Good results have been obtained by spot varnishing on solids or dense tones by either method. Any varnish applied directly to unprinted areas of the sheet may cause variations in gloss levels.
Emulsion sealing
Yes, 130g/m² and above, below this weight there may be a tendency to curl, therefore a trial is recommended to ensure that the result is satisfactory.
Hot foil blocking
Yes
Film laminating
Yes
Creasing
If folding material 150g/m² and above or through a solid or dense tone, pre-creasing is advisable by using a creasing matrix.
Toy safety
Yes, complies with EN71 Part 3 Toy Safety Regulations
Permanence of paper
Yes, meets ISO9706 requirements for Permanence of Paper

Accreditation

  • Produced at a mill that is certified with the ISO14001 environmental management standard.
  • Produced at a mill that is certified to the EMAS environmental management standard (No FIN-000021)
  • FSC Mixed Sources product group from well managed forests and other controlled sources.

Purchasing Policy

The Robert Horne Group is committed to the responsible purchasing of paper products. This commitment will be realised through a stepwise approach to responsible purchasing that utilises the best available techniques and information. Robert Horne requires its suppliers to abide by all local, state and national laws and international conventions. For further information and full Responsible Paper Purchasing Policy, visit:http://www.roberthorne.co.uk/environment

core silk board

Environmental Information

Fibre source
Up to 220gsm - virgin wood fibre from Finland and Brazil. For 250gsm and above, virgin wood fibre from Brazil
Bleaching
Pulp is bleached using an Elemental Chlorine Free (ECF) process.
Disposal
This material can be disposed of by recycling, incineration for energy recovery, or is biodegradable.

Additional Information

Technical Information

Substance g/m2 (approx)200220250300350
Caliper µm (approx)176183207264319
Brightness (ISO) D659797979797
Whiteness CIE D65120120122122122
Gloss (Gardner) 75° TS3535353535
Smoothness (Bendtsen) ml/min TS1010555
Smoothness (Bendtsen) ml/min WS1010555
Rigidity (Taber Stiffness Units) 15° MD17253263102
Rigidity (Taber Stiffness Units) 15° CD9.514.5254767
Surface pH88888

Technical Capability

Printing process
Litho and screen
Digital printing
SRA3 size is suitable for laser printing and is HP Indigo Approved
Screen ruling
150 plus
Printing inks
Use of ink formulated for silk coated papers and boards is preferred.
Embossing
Yes
Varnishing
Machine or UV silk screen varnishing are both possible. Best results are obtained on top of emulsion sealing. Good results have been obtained by spot varnishing on solids or dense tones by either method. Any varnish applied directly to unprinted areas of the sheet may cause variations in gloss levels.
Emulsion sealing
Yes
Hot foil blocking
Yes
Film laminating
Yes
Creasing
If folding material 200g/m² and above or through a solid or dense tone, pre-creasing is advisable by using a creasing matrix.
Food contact
Yes, dry and non-fatty foods for 250gsm and above
Toy safety
Yes, complies with EN71 Part 3 Toy Safety Regulations
Permanence of paper
Yes, meets ISO9706 requirements for Permanence of Paper

Accreditation

  • Produced at a mill that is certified with the ISO14001 environmental management standard.
  • Produced at a mill that is certified to the EMAS environmental management standard, up to 220gsm (No FIN-000021), for 250gsm and above (No D-140-00006).
  • FSC Mixed Sources product group from well managed forests and other controlled sources

Purchasing Policy

The Robert Horne Group is committed to the responsible purchasing of paper products. This commitment will be realised through a stepwise approach to responsible purchasing that utilises the best available techniques and information. Robert Horne requires its suppliers to abide by all local, state and national laws and international conventions. For further information and full Responsible Paper Purchasing Policy, visit:http://www.roberthorne.co.uk/environment

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