In any case it's difficult to check against colours onscreen. It's very possible that you'll find that no one offers the exact colour you're looking for. We can also supply CAP tissue, which is a thinner alternative, with less credentials, for volume packing over presentation. MF grade, Acid-free (meaning it's safe to wrap fabrics) and weight 17gsm This is economical when you're adding it to the rest of your gift packaging requirements, especially as it's easy to get over carriage paid.
The FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certification and approval shows that the tissue has been sourced responsibly from forests that are managed, and not illegally harvested.įorests provide economic benefits to communities that harvest them, and the FSC has been set up to provide the criteria around deforestation globally and to ensure forests are managed responsibly and continue to remain a source of income to the economies that rely on them.Ī range of tried and tested coloured tissue papers - supplied in easy under counter packs - where you can purchase just 1 ream of 480 sheets. Tissue that is "FSC" (usually with a small Tick tree logo next to it) means that the tissue is "FSC approved". In short, the "crispier" the paper, the better quality. Generally it is thought to be about where the paper is manufactured and the fibre quality. It is sometimes the difference between MF and MG: MF being unglazed, semi-transparent, is the crisper vs. It's possible to get a 19gsm that does scrunch, and a 19gsm that doesn't, so it isn't about the weight. Tissue that has a "scrunch" or rustle sound to it, is deemed to be more luxurious. WHAT IS SPECIAL ABOUT EXTRA SCRUNCHY TISSUE? Past that, it could be to do with where the paper has originated from and the quality of the fibres used. What makes a tissue paper cheap and flimsy could be the weight of the tissue - it would be as well to check this (especially if it's not stated in the description). WHAT IS THE LIMP TISSUE PAPER THAT I MIGHT HAVE BOUGHT IN ERROR? In a department store it's used to wrap bowls and plates. This is very basic tissue paper, slightly scratchy, erring on protective over presentation.
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Retailers and luxury brands don't want to be blamed for wrapping with a tissue paper that isn't Acid Free - especially now it's been proven that if tissue does contain acid then long-term wrapping of antiques or garments (for example) will mean discolouring. Nowadays, a lot more tissue paper is Acid-free, as it's still important. In times past the manufacturing process included these acidic nasties and this meant that over time there was damage to items left wrapped for a prolonged period of time. In technical terms, the tissue paper's pH value is 7.0 or higher.
WHAT IS ACID-FREE TISSUE PAPER AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?Īcid-free Tissue paper has been made and processed to remove any acidic agents. MG tissue is "machine-glazed" often comes in a heavier-grade, and has a shiny side to the sheet. It is unglazed, semi-transparent, and crisp to feel. MF Tissue is "machine-finished" - has a Luxury matt look and feel to both sides. We thought we'd put together a quick overview to distil the best and guide you through the options that are available. I'm sorry that last sentence was so long - there really are a lot of options. Recyclable (which the majority of tissue paper is) minimum order quantities sheet sizes, pack sizes, delivery costs and lead times (the time between when you order and when you receive your delivery). Yet when it comes to looking at the options, they are endless: different finishes - MF/Machine finished) or MG/Machine glazed Colours - standard or Pantone matched from Recycled content vs. Using tissue paper, adds a luxury feel, almost by definition. Get the look that's right for you: Metallic, Plain, Printed or Recycled
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