primalux

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The industry standard in thin, lightweight paper for high-quality, 4-color printing on mat, coated or uncoated surfaces.

benefits

Distinguished by whiteness and opacity superior to any similar product on the market, Primalux papers are thin and light weight with exceptional surface consistency and low bleed-through characteristics. Primalux papers offer superior 4-color printing, finishing, binding and personalization that rotary print operators define as the worldwide standard.

features

  • Exceptional whiteness for picture-perfect reproduction
  • Very high opacity for ultra-low strike-through
  • Excellent 4-color print quality
  • First class run-ability
  • Offered in three finishes: mat hi-brite and silk
  • The gloss of Primalux silk makes it an excellent alternative to LWC papers
  • Available from 28 to 60 g/m2 basis weights

environmental aspects

  • Eco analyzed to evaluate and guide its environmental impact
  • Primalux coated papers are made with Precipitated Calcium Carbonate (PCC), an abundant resource that consumes less CO2 during production, reducing emissions
  • Available made to FSC or PEFC certifications standards

primalux specifications
Mat Hi-brite
Basis Weight Caliper Bulk Ratio PPI Opacity Brightness Whiteness Tensile Strenght SM
g/m2 lbs ISO um (Caliper/BW) TAPPI TAPPI ISO (%) TAPPI (%) CIE daN/30mm
28 19 34 1.20 1480 74.5 81.0 83.0 123 5.5
30 20 33 1.10 1545 80 84.5 83.0 122 5
32 21 35 1.10 1440 77.5 85.0 85.0 123 5
34 23 37 1.10 1360 80 85.5 83.0 123 5
36 24 40 1.10 1280 82 87.0 83.0 123 5
39 26 42 1.08 1220 83 88.0 83.0 123 5
45 30 49 1.09 1030 83 88.0 83.0 123 6.3
50 34 54 1.08 960 84.5 89.0 83.0 123 6.5
60 40 66 1.10 760 87 91.0 83.0 123 7
Silk
35 23.4 35 1     83.0   123 5.2
39 26 39 1     85.0   123 6
45 30 45 1     88.0   123 6.3

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