parilux silk

A true Real Art paper, triple blade coated providing exceptional smoothness, whiteness, brightness and opacity

  • Flexible latex coating makes for crack-free folding and well-defined embossing
  • Superb bulk and rigidity aid the excellent finishing and conversion properties
  • Designed to maximise ink contrast and more resilience to ink rub
  • This true Silk is clearly differentiated from its sister Gloss and Matt sheets
  • Particular microporosity of the surface assists the highest dot definition and brilliant colours, contrasts and half-tones
  • Leading pan-European brand specified by multinational companies and the design community
  • Extensive sheeted stocks held at the mill. Delivery between 7-10 days
  • Cutter reels available in all substances
  • Mill makings have a 4-5 week lead time
  • FSC SGS-COC-0912
  • Bendtsen smoothness reading
  • Elemental chlorine free
  • FSC certified product
  • Fully recyclable and biodegradable
  • Gardner gloss reading
  • ISO 9706 Long life archival usage
  • Sheeting from reels

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
170
300
g/m2640 x
900
170 o
300 o

Sizes shown in mm.

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

Environmental Information

Fibre source
Virgin wood fibre from Germany, Brazil, Estonia, Latvia and Russia
Bleaching
Pulps used are bleached by both Elemental Chlorine Free (ECF) and Totally Chlorine Free (TCF) processes.
Disposal
This material can be disposed of by recycling, incineration for energy recovery or is biodegradable

Additional Information

Technical Information

Substance g/m2 (approx)135150170250300
Caliper µm (approx)116131151255300
Opacity (ISO) %9696.597
Brightness (ISO) D65102102102102102
Whiteness CIE D65122122122122122
Gloss (Gardner) 75° TS3030303030
Smoothness (Bendtsen) ml/min TS1010101010
Smoothness (Bendtsen) ml/min WS1010101010
Rigidity (Taber Stiffness Units) 15° MD46.29.65490
Rigidity (Taber Stiffness Units) 15° CD2.83.85.73050
Surface pH>7>7>7>7>7

Technical Capability

Printing process
Litho and screen
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, 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 150 g/m² and above or through a solid or dense tone, pre-creasing is advisable by using a creasing matrix.
Permanence of paper
Yes, meets ISO9706 requirements for Permanence of Paper

Accreditation

  • 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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