Papers and boards with high bulk and rigidity

Keaykolour papers and boards give excellent printing results with all major print processes. To optimise the print results please refer to the guidelines below.

Printing and handling guidelines:

Screen Printing

• Paper and board inks can be used, but when ink opacity is necessary vinyl inks give good results

• UV inks can be used

• For accurate ink placement the screen requires intimate contact with the substrate. Consequently, some image detail will be compromised when silk screen printing on to the Keaykolour embossed papers

• It may be necessary to remove the paper texture from the image area to improve print clarity

Varnishing

• Paper and board inks can be used, but when ink opacity is necessary vinyl inks give good results

• To achieve a gloss varnish, it is essential to pre-seal the surface with Silk screen applied matt UV varnish, followed by subsequent applications of gloss UV varnish to achieve the desired effect

• Ensure suitable inks are used prior to varnishing and that the inks are completely dry before varnish application

• Not recommended for paper weights. Consider a clear hot foil as an alternative

Sealers and coatings

• Sealers and press coatings can be used to help reduce marking for further operations

• Ensure the inks are suitable and best results are achieved when the inks are dry before sealing

Film laminating

• Only woven finishes can be film laminated, although due to the rough open texture some 'silvering' will be evident after lamination