Curious particles

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Curious Particles is part of the Curious Collection, an innovative and creative range of products, consisting of five sub-brands: Metallics, Touch, Translucents, Particles and Plastics

A recycled product with visible fibres that are beyond pale, glitter, change colour and disappear
Available in 11 colours, three of which have thermochromic particles which vanish or change colour with increased temperature
Smooth surface which performs superbly with diverse print techniques
Complementary envelopes offered in DL, C5, via UK mill stock
Exclusive to the Robert Horne Group in the UK
UK mill stock available

Bendtsen smoothness reading
Elemental chlorine free
FSC certified product
Fully recyclable and biodegradable
Produced at a mill that holds ISO 14001 certificate
Matching envelopes available

Applications

annual reports
book/brochure covers
calendars
catalogues
cd/dvd covers
certificates
corporate literature
diaries
direct mail
envelope production
gift bags
greeting cards
inserts
magazines
menus
notebooks/pads
packaging - luxury
point of purchase/sale
posters
presentation stationery
promotional print
show cards
tickets
wallets and folders

Available In

Moonlight

Snow

	100 g/m² 450 x 640	250 g/m² 700 x 1000
Moonlight	o	o
Snow	o

Sizes shown in mm.

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

Environmental Information

Fibre source: 20% mill broke, 25% post-consumer waste and 55% virgin wood fibre from various countries in Europe and North & South America
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)	100	150	250
Caliper µm (approx)	135	200	340
Smoothness (Bendtsen) ml/min TS	550	900	1100
Smoothness (Bendtsen) ml/min WS	550	900	1100
Rigidity (Taber Stiffness Units) 15° MD	8.8	14.3	72.9
Rigidity (Taber Stiffness Units) 15° CD	1.9	6.8	36.6
Surface pH	7.8	7.8	7.8

Technical Capability

Printing process: Litho and screen
Screen ruling: 133-150lpi. Finer rulings may be used with careful ink control, including the use of under cover removal. Stochastic screenings may also be used.
Printing inks: Conventional positive-drying inks, UV and, if laser processing is a requirement, use of laser stable inks. Avoid press stable inks when further machine passes of processing required
Embossing: Yes, blind embossing. The corners of the die should be rounded off to avoid creases
Varnishing: Spot screen UV varnishing is the only method to achieve a good gloss result. Ensure sheet is sealed beforehand. Lay a matt UV varnish just to seal the surface, then a gloss UV varnish to achieve the desired effect. Repeat varnishings may be required. Varnishing is not recommended if subsequent laser printing is anticipated
Sealing: Sealing can be used to avoid marking during further processing and handling. This is advisable where heavy ink coverage is required. Sealing is not recommended if subsequent laser printing is required.
Hot foil blocking: Yes, ensure the use of compatible film
Film laminating: Yes, however some 'silvering' may occur. Increase laminating pressure and apply excess adhesive to help reduce silvering.
Creasing: Pre-creasing is recommended by using a creasing matrix. Prominent creases should be made parallel to the grain of the board. Fold into the bead to create prominent folds.
Binding & gluing: It is possible to bond Particle sheets to themselves (duplexing) and to other materials using hot-melt or acrylic type adhesives. When using spiral and comb-type bindings, ensure that cutters are kept sharp. Rounded holes perform best. Particles can be saddle-stitched, section sewn and perfect bound
Laser guaranteed: The 100g paper weight is guaranteed for pre-printing and subsequent printing with all desktop laser and inkjet machines (subject to each printer's manufacturers guidance on grammages and use)
Inkjet guaranteed: The 100g paper weight is guaranteed for pre-printing and subsequent printing with all desktop laser and inkjet machines (subject to each printer's manufacturers guidance on grammages and use)

Accreditation

Produced at a mill that is certified to the ISO14001 environmental management standard
FSC Mixed Sources product from well managed forests and recycled wood or fibre

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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