The Craft of Paper.
21 finishes. 12 material families. One obsession: precision.
Finishes That Speak Before the Product Does.
Tactile and visual techniques refined over decades, now matched to contemporary brand needs.
Foil Stamping
Luxury logos, Wine labels, Beauty boxes, Limited editions
Avoid forLarge solid areas, Direct food-contact surfaces
Turns your logo into liquid metal. Foil catches light like a mirror — customers feel the premium before they open the box. We use recyclable thin-gauge foil that reduces environmental load without reducing impact.
Embossing
Brand crests, Certificates, Premium gift boxes, Invitations
Avoid forThin papers below 200gsm, Intricate fine-line artwork
A logo you can feel with your eyes closed. Blind emboss creates shadows that move as the box turns in the customer's hands.
Debossing
Minimalist packaging, Soft-touch laminate pairings, Brand marks
Avoid forPapers below 200gsm, Reverse-side printing over debossed areas
Pressed into the surface, not printed on it. Deboss gives minimalist brands a subtle depth that whispers instead of shouts.
Spot UV Coating
Tech brands, Modern beauty, Lifestyle products, Photography portfolios
Avoid forUncoated papers, Heavy ink coverage underneath
Gloss where it matters, matte everywhere else. Spot UV creates a tension between shine and shadow that draws the eye exactly where you want it.
Soft-Touch Lamination
Electronics, Perfumes, Luxury mailer boxes, High-retention packaging
Avoid forCompostable-only briefs, Extreme humidity environments
The surface that stops thumbs from scrolling. Soft-touch lamination makes packaging irresistible to hold — and harder to throw away.
Textured Varnish
Wine gift boxes, Premium food packaging, Heritage brands
Avoid forTight-register fine print, High-speed filling lines
Paper that mimics leather, linen, or wood grain. Textured varnish adds a layer of sensory deception — looks like fabric, feels like luxury.
Holographic Foil
Limited drops, Anti-counterfeit packaging, Youth brands, Event merch
Avoid forConservative/corporate identities, CMYK overprint registration
Rainbow refraction that shifts with every angle. Holographic foil turns a static box into a moving experience — and makes counterfeiting nearly impossible.
Pearlescent / Metallic Ink
Cosmetics, Chocolate, Seasonal editions, Wedding stationery
Avoid forHigh-coverage solid backgrounds, Monochrome-only briefs
Subtle shimmer without the cost of foil. Mica-infused ink catches light at the edges — for brands that want elegance, not flash.
“When traditional dies become too expensive or too slow, digital takes over.”
Digital Embellishment: Precision Without Plates.
Precision without plates. Short runs without compromise.
For short runs, seasonal drops, and variable data — where traditional dies become too expensive.
Digital Foil
500–2,000 seasonal editions, City-specific runs, Rapid-turnaround campaigns
Seasonal drops without die costs. 500 units of gold foil, delivered in 10 days — not 3 weeks. Water usage reduced by 80% vs traditional methods.
Digital Embossing
Short-run test marketing, A/B testing multiple versions, Crowdfunding rewards
Test-market packaging with real emboss texture. No die investment, no minimums, no regret. Digital UV inks stack to create physical height at 1/5 the cost.
Variable Data Printing (VDP)
City-specific labels, Serialized traceability, Personalized subscription boxes
One print run, 50 city names. Berlin, Munich, Hamburg — each bottle tells a local story. Variable data printing makes every sheet unique without stopping the press.
Cold Foil Transfer
Food-contact packaging, Temperature-sensitive labels, Fast-turn orders
Foil on temperature-sensitive materials. Chocolate labels, cosmetic tubes — no heat damage, no compromise. UV adhesive bonds metallic foil cold.
MINIMUM RUN: 500 UNITS
PLATE COST: ZERO
SETUP TIME: 2 HOURS (VS 2 DAYS FOR TRADITIONAL)
COLOR ACCURACY: G7 CERTIFIED
Materials That Pass the Test — and the Next Generation.
EU PPWR 2030-ready. FSC-certified. Carbon-accounted.
Paper Stocks
FSC-certified. PFAS-free. Selected for recyclability and sensory impact.
Coated & Smooth
For brands that want maximum color impact
FSC White Card
250-400gsmThe blank canvas for bold color. Smooth coated surface makes Pantone shades sing — ideal for cosmetics and pharma where color accuracy is trust.
Cosmetic boxes, Pharma cartons, Premium folding cartons
Touch Paper
250-350gsmVelvet touch, built-in. No extra lamination layer means cleaner recycling — and a surface that feels as considered as the brand inside.
Minimalist beauty, Electronics boxes
Pearlescent Paper
200-300gsmShimmer born in the paper, not printed on it. Mother-of-pearl glow shifts from warm gold to cool silver as the box moves.
Festival packaging, Wedding/Party supplies
Natural & Textured
For brands that want honesty and handfeel
FSC Kraft Paper
120-350gsmHonest packaging that doesn't pretend. Unbleached fibers show the paper's origin — perfect for organic brands that want transparency, not gloss.
Organic brands, Artisan food, Sustainable DTC
Recycled Art Paper
200-350gsmImperfect by design. Visible fiber fragments tell a recycling story — customers feel the sustainability before they read the label.
Eco-conscious brands, Limited art packaging
Hemp Paper
200-300gsmThe future fiber, available now. Hemp's natural ribbed texture signals innovation — for CBD, wellness, and brands ahead of the curve.
Pioneering sustainable brands, CBD/Health products
Specialty & Premium
For the unexpected — papers that surprise and elevate
Cotton Paper
250-450gsmPaper that outlasts the product. Cotton fibers create a surface closer to fabric than pulp — for certificates, perfumes, and anything meant to be kept.
Certificates, Luxury perfume boxes, Jewelry packaging
Translucent Paper
40-120gsmSee-through without the plastic guilt. Diffuses light like frosted glass — the PPWR-compliant window for food and cosmetics.
Food packaging windows, Cosmetic inner liners
Inks
Soy-based Ink
Vegetable oil base, low VOC, vibrant color, good paper penetration
Choose when: Food-contact packaging, brands with sustainability reporting requirements
FDA 21 CFR 176.170 / EU food contact compliant
Water-based Ink
Solvent-free, odourless, fast-drying, suitable for food packaging
Choose when: Direct food contact, enclosed packaging, odour-sensitive products
PFAS-free, meets PPWR recyclability requirements
UV-curable Ink
Instant curing, abrasion-resistant, suitable for non-absorbent materials
Choose when: Non-porous substrates, high-speed lines, abrasion-prone applications
Low migration, suitable for pharma/food outer packaging
Metallic Ink
Contains metal particles, can replace some foil needs, recyclable-friendly
Choose when: Budget-conscious metallic effects, mono-material recyclability targets
Easier to recycle than foil, preferred for mono-material structures
Coatings & Films
Water-based Lamination
Solvent-free adhesive, biodegradable, recyclable with paper
Choose when: Recyclability-first briefs, EU PPWR compliance required
Replacing traditional BOPP/PE lamination, PPWR compliant
PLA Bio-lamination
Corn starch based, compostable, high transparency
Choose when: Industrial compostability required, Plant-based brand positioning
Fastest growing in European food packaging
UV Varnish (no film)
Direct coating, no plastic layer added, maintains paper recyclability
Choose when: Maximum recyclability, Mono-material structures, Light protection needed without film
2025 mainstream, replacing plastic lamination
Color That Holds Its Promise.
From screen to sheet, with G7 precision.
G7 Certified Color Accuracy
We don't match color by eye. We match it by data. G7 grayscale calibration ensures your brand Pantone arrives within ΔE ≤ 1.5 — every run, every season, every country.
From File to Finish.
FILE PRE-CHECK
Bleed / Resolution / Font Embedding
COLOR PROOFING
G7 Digital Proof Approval
PLATE/DIGITAL SETUP
Heidelberg Plate or Digital RIP
PRODUCTION
IQC / IPQC / FQC
FQC + PACK
Compliance Documentation
IQC: Incoming paper grammage / whiteness / folding endurance
IPQC: Print color deviation ≤ΔE1.5 (ISO 12647)
FQC: Structural strength / cutting precision / adhesion / traceability code readability
Your Brand, in Your Hands.
Order a physical sample kit with 6 paper swatches and 4 finish samples — foil, emboss, soft-touch, and spot UV. Feel the difference before you commit.