Grass paper

What is grass-based paper?

Environmental issues are playing an increasingly important role in consumer purchasing decisions. According to one study, 70% of customers appreciate the fact that a brand takes steps to protect the environment. This growing focus on the origin and composition of materials also applies to the label industry and therefore to your products.

labelletiquette.fr, online label printer, offers you innovative grass-based paper made from 30% sun-dried grass fibers (hay) and 70% FSC-certified paper. T

The label is FSC-Mix certified. This plant-fiber-based material is made from grass and renewable raw materials, reducing the proportion of wood fibers used in its composition. Grass-based paper also offers other advantages over “conventional” paper: the various materials used for this paper come from short supply chains, reducing transport distances and, according to available data, the associated CO2 emissions. The amount of water used to make this material is also divided by 2! What’s more, grass-based paper is prepared without chemical treatment.

How is grass-based paper made?

The basic principle of grass-based paper is to harvest grass, which is then dried as hay. It is then crushed and pressed into pellets. The pellets are then dissolved in water at the mill. The material can then be further processed, depending on its use and field of application, into packaging, boxes, wrapping paper and even labels.

Innovative & plant-fiber based

Grass-based paper is ideal for companies that value the composition of their materials and want to choose materials containing plant-based fibers. Grass-based paper is a natural raw material that is available almost everywhere and grows back several times a year. This makes it an interesting alternative for label production.

Please note: As grass paper is a natural product, the color and structure of batches may vary slightly. Due to the structure of the material, fine writing and elements may come loose. When printing on a large surface, overflow may occur.

Design and finishing

Grass-based paper is not the only special feature. The look and feel also give this material a unique touch. With its unique structure, some grass fibers are still visible, making the material slightly yellowish. This natural base color of the material can be counteracted by printing in opaque white (HPI-White). If a layer of opaque white is printed first, followed by a color, the unique structure of the material is retained, but the colors are expressed more intensely and vibrantly.

You can also choose a hot foil or protective varnish finish for this grass-based paper material. The development of this grass-based paper is based on the use of plant fibers in its composition. With this in mind, additional finishes can be selected according to the specific characteristics required for your label.

When it comes to shape and size, however, there’s no limit to your creativity. Whether round, square or personalized, any shape is possible with grass-based paper.

Our recycled and certified materials

Our production incorporates several concrete measures related to the use of resources and energy. In this respect, we use latest-generation HP Indigo printing equipment, energy from renewable sources and favor paperless communication.

We offer our customers FSC-certified papers and recycled papers and films on request. Find out more about our recycled and certified materials.

Request a free sample book

We’ll send you a free sample book with pre-cut labels, especially on grass-based paper, for you to compare and test on your products. You’ll be able to see for yourself the quality of our materials and printing. Would you like to receive label samples on specific substrates? Please contact our customer service department and we’ll prepare a personalized sample book for you.

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If you still have questions, you can of course contact our customer service department at any time. You can reach us Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, by telephone on +33(0)4 81 68 19 73 or by e-mail at info@labelletiquette.fr.