curious translucent clear
Curious Collection is an innovative and creative range of products, consisting of : Metallics, Translucents, Touch, Skin and Cosmic - a NEW addition to the portfolio.
Curious Translucents
Clear transparent shades available to complement each other and are matched to their Metallics counterparts.
- Curious Translucents range offers complementary envelopes in DL Wallet, DL Pocket, Square and C5
Unique Curious Translucents Flexi offers a four-fold improvement in fold ability over traditional translucents making it especially suitable for scoring, folding and envelope conversion.
- Curious Translucents Clear, Clear Effects and Flexi range offers complementary envelopes in DL Wallet, Square and C5
- Curious Translucents are perfect for overlays and dividers with annual reports, brochures and catalogues as well as invitations, cards and unusual business cards
- Available from UK mill stock
To view a PDF of the entire Curious range please click here. Please see below for items that are available from Robert Horne stock.
- 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
- Suitable inks required - contact our Technical Services for advice
- 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
| g/m2 | 450 x
640 | 640 x
900 | 700 x
1000 |
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| 92 | o | o | |
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| 102 | | o | |
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| 112 | o | | o |
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| 140 | o | o | o |
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| 180 | o | o | o |
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| 230 | | | o |
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| 285 | | | o |
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Sizes shown in mm.
o Ream wrapped.
+ Bulk packed on pallets.
• Ream wrapped or bulk packed on pallets.
- Fibre source
- Virgin wood fibre from Scandinavia, Chile and the USA
- 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) | 92 | 102 | 112 | 140 | 180 | 230 | 285 |
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| Caliper µm (approx) | 78 | 86 | 92 | 118 | 140 | 170 | 210 |
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| Smoothness (Bendtsen) ml/min TS | 200 | 200 | 200 | 400 | 400 | 400 | 500 |
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| Smoothness (Bendtsen) ml/min WS | 200 | 200 | 200 | 400 | 400 | 400 | 500 |
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| Rigidity (Taber Stiffness Units) 15° MD | 1.4 | 1.9 | 2 | 4.7 | 16 | 25 | 36 |
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| Rigidity (Taber Stiffness Units) 15° CD | 0.7 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 2.8 | 6.5 | 15 | 28 |
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| Surface pH | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
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Technical Capability
- Printing process
- Litho and screen
- Screen ruling
- 130-150 lpi. Under colour removal if possible. Stochastic screens may also be used
- Printing inks
- Fully oxidising or UV
- Embossing
- Shallow embossing (140g/m² upwards)
- Varnishing
- Machine or UV spot silk screen varnishing are both possible. For high gloss results it will be necessary to matt UV varnish before gloss UV varnishing. Good results have been obtained by spot varnishing on solid or dense tones by either method. Any varnish applied directly to unprinted areas of the sheet may cause variations in gloss levels. Use of emulsion sealers is not recommended
- Hot foil blocking
- For intricate foiling, trials are recommended
- Creasing
- Translucent does not delaminate so the usual calculations based on thickness may be inappropriate. We recommend experimentation to find the best combination of channel width and depth and creasing rule. For best results fold parallel to the grain and away from the bead, contrary to conventional papers. Do not fold in low humidity or after the paper has dried in earlier processes. Grammages less than 92g/m² are not recommended for use on high-speed buckle folders. Lighter weights can be run satisfactorily at reduced speeds. Pre-creasing is required for weights of 140g/m² and above: use a rounded creasing tool and matrix. For 200g/m² 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. Avoid sharp scoring tools. A white crease can appear on folding or embossing.
- Cutting & trimming
- Translucent is extremely dense, do not use a newly sharpened blade. A slightly dull but polished 23º bevel angle is ideal. Cut in small stacks (5cm max)
- Binding & gluing
- Aqueous based adhesives are not recommended - hot melt is preferred
- Laser guaranteed
- Not guaranteed, however acceptable results have been obtained on some machines. Trials are recommended. High temperature resistant fully oxidising inks for pre-printing prior to laser printing. 102g/m² and 112g/m² are the most suitable for laser printing.
- Inkjet guaranteed
- Not guaranteed, however acceptable results have been obtained on some machines. Trials are recommended.
- Food contact
- Yes, direct contact, however restrictions apply. Please contact Technical Services for advice
Accreditation
- Produced at a mill that is certified with the ISO14001 environmental management standard
- 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
- Fibre source
- Virgin wood fibre from Scandinavia, Chile and the USA
- 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) | 112 | 180 |
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| Caliper µm (approx) | 96 | 148 |
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| Smoothness (Bendtsen) ml/min TS | 180 | 350 |
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| Smoothness (Bendtsen) ml/min WS | 220 | 350 |
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| Rigidity (Taber Stiffness Units) 15° MD | 1.8 | 7.4 |
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| Rigidity (Taber Stiffness Units) 15° CD | 1.2 | 4.23 |
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Technical Capability
- Printing process
- Litho
- Screen ruling
- 130-150 lpi, stochastic screens may also be used. Under colour removal is recommended if possible
- Printing inks
- Fully oxidising
- Embossing
- Avoid using very sharp tools. The use of metal dies is recommended
- Varnishing
- Aqueous coatings are not recommended. If protection is required, consider spot UV varnish
- Creasing
- Flexi has improved foldability compared to standard tracing papers. Use of the following recommendations will maximise this advantage. 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 prcoesses. For multiple folds, carefully use a fine tooth-perforating wheel. Both grammages are suitable for buckle and knife folding. Pre-creasing is advisable for 180gsm by using a rounded creasing tool and matrix. Fold away from the bead, contrary to conventional papers. Avoid sharp scoring tools.
- Cutting & trimming
- Translucent 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 5cm thickness to avoid blade damage
- Binding & gluing
- Can be saddle stitched/stapled (round wire preferred). Adhesive binding should be parallel to the grain. Hot melt glues are preferable - use aqueous adhesive sparingly. Wrap finished results in waterproof material. Caution: adjacent products in the finished job should have a similar moisture content
- Laser guaranteed
- Not guaranteed, however acceptable results can be obtained
- Inkjet guaranteed
- Not guaranteed, however acceptable results can be obtained
Accreditation
- Produced at a mill that is certified with the ISO14001 environmental management standard
- 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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