Credentials

Archival paper is an especially permanent, durable acid-free paper. The international standard ISO9706 for permanence requires papers to have a pH of 7.5 to 8.5, contain at least 2% calcium carbonate, and contain no ground wood or unbleached fibre. The calcium carbonate buffer neutralises acid absorbed from the atmosphere or formed through natural aging. Paper meeting this standard can be expected to last for more than 100 years.

Paper range available in reels for sheeting to custom sizes.

The Blue Angel eco-label (Blauer Engel) is a German certification for products and services that have environmentally friendly aspects.

Chemical resistant products retain their integrity and exhibit no deterioration in quality when exposed to chemicals.

Papers with Colorlok technology are engineered with special additives to provide higher inkjet printing quality and optimal results on all printing devices. These additives chemically react, particularly with inkjet inks, causing the ink to absorb more deeply into the paper while holding the pigment close to the surface. This results in faster drying times, more vivid colours and bolder blacks.

This product has been developed to be compatible with digital dry toner printers (commonly known as laser printers). We recommend paper stocks be tested on the intended digital print equipment prior to ordering as variances can occur.

Products tagged with this credential exhibit excellent guillotining and diecutting properties. This significantly reduces adhesive residue on blades.

Elemental Chlorine Free (ECF), is a whitening technique that uses no elemental chlorine compounds for the bleaching of wood pulp for paper production.

Launched in the early 90s to avoid a proliferation of separate national schemes, EU eco-label helps identify products and services that have a reduced impact on the environment throughout their life cycle, from the extraction of raw material through to production, use and disposal. Recognised throughout Europe, it is a voluntary label promoting environmental excellence.

This paper stock has been approved through the U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and should be considered safe for use with food products. We do, however, recommend testing using samples or mock-ups to ensure the stock performs and meets your expectations. Please contact your BJ Ball representative for clarification of FDA compliance, as this differs between products.

Products marked with this credential are suitable for use in food packaging. Either direct or indirect. We do, however, recommend testing using samples or mock-ups to ensure the stock performs and meets your expectations. Please contact your BJ Ball representative for clarification, as this differs between products.

Frozen Substrate Application products tagged with this credential are designed to withstand application temperatures as low as -5°C, without compromising the performance of the adhesive properties.

Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is an independent, non-governmental organisation established to promote the responsible management of the world's forests. Established in 1993 as a response to concerns over global deforestation, FSC Chain of Custody certification provides a credible link between responsible production and consumption of forest products. This enables consumers and businesses to make purchasing decisions that benefit people and the environment as well as providing ongoing business value. The different categories include FSC Recycled, FSC Mix and FSC 100%.

Green Seal is an American based independent non-profit organisation dedicated to safeguarding the environment and transforming the marketplace by promoting the manufacture, purchase, and use of environmentally responsible products and services.

Heat Resistant products are designed to withstand end use temperatures of up to +130°C, without compromising the performance of the stock. This includes adhesives and labels where applicable.

Refers to paper stocks that have been certified as acceptable for digital printing through HP Indigo technology. The certification provided applies to printing on HP Indigo presses only. It does not apply to finishing processes. We recommend paper stocks be tested on the intended digital print equipment prior to ordering as model variances can occur.

Products with this icon are certified industrial compostable to either EN13432, AS4736 or ASTM D6400/D6868. These products are usually not suitable for home composting. Note that, although the board substrate is compostable, additions of inks, embellishments and glues may change the status of the final construction.

Inkjet compatible products are suitable for a wet ink print process.

The International Organisation for Standards (ISO) promotes the development and implementation of voluntary international standards. ISO 14001 certified mills have established performance objectives and environmental management systems to prevent pollution, ensure compliance with regulations and achieve continual improvement.

These products have been manufactured in New Zealand. When you buy New Zealand-made products you are supporting the local economy by helping to create jobs and support growth.

Products tagged with this credential are designed so they can tolerate low temperatures without compromising the strength of the substrate. Acclimatising stock prior to printing is advisable.

Made Carbon Neutralproducts have had their full LCA (Lifecycle Analysis) completed for both manufacturing and transport to NZ. These emissions can then be offset through credits that fund renewable, emission–free energy projects, such as wind farms, in developing countries. There is an upcharge for this option - Carbon Neutral must be specified at quote/order stage.

Manufactured Carbon Neutral products have had the carbon emissions from the entire production chain calculated and reduced where possible. The remaining carbon dioxide emissions are then offset through credits that fund renewable, emission–free energy projects such as wind farms and solar installations. Transport to NZ is not included.

Mill Specific Environmental Management System (EMS) refers to the management of a mill's individual environmental program in a comprehensive, planned and documented manner. It includes resources for developing, implementing and maintaining policy for environmental protection. An EMS requires continuous improvement, and includes water, energy, effluent, emissions and waste.

No Bleed Technology prevents adhesive bleed during high speed digital printing. This keeps machinery clean and running, resulting in higher print productivity.

The Nordic Eco-label, or Nordic swan, is the official sustainability eco-label for Nordic countries. The label creates sustainable solutions based on a life cycle assessment and an overall goal to reduce and continuously tighten the environmental impact from production and consumption of goods.

Products tagged with this credential are designed to withstand tough environmental and outdoor end-use conditions.

Process Chlorine Free (PCF) paper is made from recycled fibre that has not been re-bleached with any chlorine based bleach. It cannot be labelled as ECF due to the unknown processing of the original fibre.

Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) Schemes is, by area, the world's largest forest certification system. Fulfilling the PEFC standard requires independent third-party verification. PEFC Chain of Custody certification provides a credible link between responsible production and consumption of forest products, enabling consumers and businesses to make purchasing decisions that benefit people and the environment as well as providing ongoing business value.

PH Neutral paper (sometimes referred to as acid free) is paper that, if infused in water, yields a neutral or basic pH (7 or slightly greater). It can be made from any cellulose fibre as long as the active acid pulp is eliminated during processing. This will reduce yellowing and unwanted chemical reactions so helps with the preserving of documents and artwork for long periods (up to 50 years).

Products tagged with this credential are designed to adhere effectively to substrates with low surface tension, such as plastic.

Double A Papers in Thailand has developed a worldwide unique model for the production of it's paper. Over 2 million contracted Thai farmers grow a specifically chosen species of Eucalyptus trees alongside their rice, cassava, sugar and corn plots. These trees are then harvested for the production of paper. The Farmed Trees concept was created to assist rural communities to prosper and grow on their own.

The Guardian Barrier wrapper used on these products is recyclable. Most other wrappers are plastic or wax-lined making them a landfill item.

Paper recycling is the process of turning waste paper into new paper products. There are three categories of paper that can be used as feed-stocks for making recycled paper: mill broke, pre-consumer waste, and post-consumer waste. Mill broke is paper trimmings and other paper scrap from the manufacture of paper, and is recycled internally in a paper mill. Pre-consumer waste is material which left the paper mill but was discarded before it was ready for consumer use, like trimmings from a printer. Post-consumer waste is material discarded after consumer use.

Totally Chlorine Free, is a whitening technique that uses no chlorine compounds for the bleaching of wood pulp for paper production.

Tear resistant products are resistant to tearing, damage on folds and other stress.

Water resistant products retain strength and integrity when exposed to water, and other innocuous liquids.

Every paper manufactured by Mohawk carries the 'Mohawk windpower' designation. This means all of the electricity used in Mohawk's manufacturing operations is matched with Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) from Green-e certified windpower projects.