GMUND COTTON - COTTON PAPER
Gmund Cotton is the favorite of all letterpress printers. Versatile, delicate, tactile, elegant, strong and durable, Gmund Cotton is the most successful 100% cotton paper creation. The cotton paper delivers captivating results in all embossing printing processes and adds a new soft dimension to offset printing. Truly impressive. Simply Gmund.
What is cotton paper?
In addition to wood pulp, normal cotton paper consists of a large proportion of cotton fibers. Gmund Cotton even contains 100% pure cotton. The material exudes naturalness and is suitable for letterpress and all other printing processes. For thousands of years, the particularly long and durable cotton fibers have been processed into paper. The high stability has always been convincing for classical letterpress printing and the neutral pH value enables the long durability of centuries-old books.
For the production of cotton paper, fibers are used that are a by-product of cotton processing for the clothing industry. This means that no additional plants have to be grown for cotton paper, which makes cotton paper particularly sustainable. Sustainable and pure - Gmund Cotton stands by its elegant and natural nature.
How sustainable is Gmund Cotton?
Our actions are guided by the principles of the Gmund Environmental Charter. In addition, the Gmund ECO certificate for sustainability applies to all Gmund papers. Customers can print this logo on products made from Gmund paper and thereby clearly identify their sustainable production.
What makes Gmund Cotton so special?
Perfection made of pure cotton - soft, pure, elegant. That is Gmund Cotton. The strength of the natural material enables deeply embossed print results that are particularly versatile and stable. Gmund Cotton is soft, durable and reliable. The matte surfaces give the paper modern elegance and feel irresistibly soft. You want to have Gmund Cotton near you all the time and touch it lightly with your fingertips - much like your favorite cotton shirt that you don't want to take off.
The advantages of Gmund Cotton cotton paper:
- When archiving documents, the longevity and durability of cotton paper is unbeatable also in the restoration of old books cotton paper is used.
- Letters, cards and packaging made of Gmund Cotton provide the appropriate setting for business correspondence and the external image of companies.
- Products and brand messages are presented in a modern and stylish way using Gmund Cotton.
- Invitations for weddings and events look particularly elegant and tactile on Gmund Cotton.
The Gmund Cotton Compendium provides an overview of the materials as well as the processing and application possibilities.
What grammages are available from Gmund Cotton?
The following grammages are available from Gmund Cotton:
- 110 gsm
- 300 gsm
- 310 gsm
- 450 gsm
- 600 gsm
- 610 gsm
- 900 gsm
- 910 gsm
The range is rounded off by a very large selection of envelopes in various formats and natural, light color tones.
How can I print on Gmund Cotton cotton paper?
Gmund Cotton is characterized by good printability in offset and screen printing. It also offers the greatest possible embossing depth for letterpress, blind and hot foil stamping. The following printing processes are possible:
- Letterpress printing
- Offset printing
- Blind embossing
- Hot foil stamping
- Screen printing
- Relief printing
- Die cutting
- Steel engraving
In the paper weight of 110 gsm, Gmund Cotton cotton paper can also be printed in the printer at home or in the office - depending on the specification of the machine.
What colors are available from Gmund Cotton?
Based on the natural product cotton, the color shades of Gmund Cotton are kept subtle. The color palette includes natural and classic shades:
- Linen Cream is as delicate and fine as the flower-white cotton boll.
- Shiny Cream shimmers with a hint of metallic.
- New Grey tends toward a grayish hue, yet retains its warm character.
- Power Blue looks as if airy cotton has been dipped in the deep blue of ink.
- Gentlemen Blue has the same hue as a classy business shirt.
What is made from Gmund Cotton cotton paper?
Gmund Cotton has a soft and natural feel. Because of its pleasant feel, cotton paper is often used for:
- Brochures
- Covers
- Packaging
- Invitations
- Greeting cards
- Catalogs
- Menu cards
- Business card
- Stationery
For weddings, events or communicating brand messages - the applications are endless.
