Consumables-Paper - Digital

As a member of the HP Indigo Preferred Media Partner Program, Neenah Paper will support the needs of the HP Indigo printer community for premium substrates, with specific emphasis on premium uncoated papers.

CTI Paper USA has launched a new line of papers for commercial printers and graphic designers in the United States and Canada. The Kromekote Collection of super-premium cast-coated printing papers is ideal for print promotions, direct mail, brochures, book covers, business cards, presentation folders, invitations, greeting cards, retail packaging and labels.

In an effort to further the company’s commitment to customer service, Boise Inc. has introduced new, intuitive categories for the Performance and Impact brand of papers.

GPA Specialty Substrate Solutions will show its Ultra Digital Heat Transfer Paper in action and receive a free t-shirt. The company will also unveil its new Digital Product Catalog, which features a wide selection of substrates that offer cross-platform compatibility for performance in a variety of digital production environments.

The Design Collection, from Neenah Paper, is designed to be an inspiring and indispensable resource for every designer whether freelancer, studio or in-house engaged in branded print collateral or packaging work. The line includes 11 well known paper brands, six iconic lines from North America and five Italian lines. The papers are colored, textured, pearlized.

Unisource Worldwide has launched a new program offering expanded digital printing resources to its key customers and partners, that include: a Digital Swatch Book, Downloadable Test Sheets and a Website.

A young designer I spoke to the other day was very frank about the fact that she did not like digital printing because you could only print on white paper. Granted there are some print providers that prefer to print on white coated stock all day long (digital or offset, it does not matter to them). And these few give our whole industry a bad reputation.

Designers trying to communicate with printers are like cats trying to talk to dogs. They both communicate in different languages and with different perspectives. Talk to us creative folks in our own language. Learn how to speak “design” and, in turn, we will be happy to learn a few terms of print, and put our creative trust into your capable hands.

Mohawk has introduced a new campaign designed to support an emerging maker culture and three new supporting publications enhanced with additional content made possible through Mohawk Live, Mohawk’s new augmented reality mobile app.

It was around Valentine’s Day when a red-striped promotional piece captured my paper lover’s attention within a millisecond. GLS, a single-source marketing services provider based in Minnesota, used CMYK and a triple hit of white to produce a beautiful striped pattern and ribbon effect. But it was the striking look and velvety feel of some of the hearts and stripes in the design that left me weak in the knees.