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LotuspH Neutral Well Managed Forest ISO 14001 FSC Certified Mill Element Chlorine Free
Lotus Artboard and Castcoated Board are high white genuine artboards with high bulk & rigidity featuring excellent printing & folding characteristics. Lotus is now FSC Chain of custody (CoC) certified.
 
   
COLOUR       WEIGHT (gsm) 210 230 250 260 300 310 360 420
Art Board
Cast Coated 1/sided
COLOUR       WEIGHT (gsm) 210 230 250 260 300 310 360 420
Art Board
Cast Coated 1/sided
COLOUR       WEIGHT (gsm) 210 230 250 260 300 310 360 420
Art Board
Cast Coated 1/sided
   PAPER PROFILE  
 Environmental Credentials Statement  
  Lotus is an environmentally responsible paper produced from FSC certified pulp (mixed sources) from well managed forests and is elemental chlorine free (ECF). It is manufactured under the environmental system ISO 14001 and certified by the Korean Eco-Labelling Program.  
   
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  High Caliper and rigidity enables the use of a lighter grammage, while maintaining bulk & perfomance(ie if you normally specify 250gsm you are able to use 230gsm & save on paper cost.
  High White Smooth Coated Surface, giving outstanding ink lift & high gloss results with gloss varnish. Excellent multi colour printing results.
  True artboard quality, with high bulk and stiffness for excellent folding & die cutting on folders and covers
  Wide range in grammage & sizes from 210 to 420 gsm with Long & Short grain alternatives, allows a variety of choice for all board applications
A low gloss smooth coated board that diplays a high gloss finish with gloss inks and overvarnishing.
To feel the real thing:
Lotus is available in the following sheet sizes:
Sizes Weights
455 x 650 mm 210, 230, 260, 310, 360, 420
650 x 910 mm 230, 250, 260, 300, 310, 360, 420
720 x 1020 mm 210, 230, 260, 310, 360
760 x 1020 mm 260, 420
790 x 1090 mm 300
910 x 650 mm 210, 230, 260, 310, 360, 420
Available in 455x650, 910x650, 650x910, 720x1020 & 760x1020 so the correct grain can be obtained for long grain folds.
Lotus is available with a watermark
W = Watermarked
U = Unmarked
For more information please contact us
Lotus is an environmentally responsible paper manufactured under the environmental management system ISO 14001 using Elemental Chlorine Free (ECF) pulp sourced from sustainable, well managed forests.
 Acid Free
 Element Chlorine Free (ECF)
 Well Managed Forest
 ISO 14001
 FSC Certified Mill
Lotus is suitable for:
 Die-Cutting
 Foiling
 Embossing
 Thermography
 Engraving
Screen Rulings
  Recommended minimum ruling of 150 lpi
  Recommended maximum ruling of 200 lpi
Drying Notes
 Inks
 Low stack height
 Spray powder if possible
Please Note:
Ideally suited to crease and fold. Grain direction of folds are best long grain.Printing solid colour across folds should be avoided if possible. Overvarnishing of covers is recommended to resist scuffing.
Consult your printer or
contact us regarding sealing requirements.
For more advice on printing:
Lotus is ideal for applications such as:
  Annual reports
  Certificates
  Corp. Communications
  Greeting cards
  Invitations
  Menus
  Packaging
  Prospectus
  Swing tags
The price index of Lotus is 37%
The price comparison guide shows the price of Lotus in relation to other stocks.
For more information please contact us.
*The percentage comparison is calculated on the average tonne price of grades shown in relation (+/-) to Conservation at 100% (effective Dec 2003)
Other stocks with similar characteristics are:
 Lotus Recycled
 Novatech
 Sumo Gloss & Matt
WARNING Please note that the images shown above are indicative only,and may not be colour or texture accurate. To see the real thing get your free sample or swatchbook now!  
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