Grass paper labels

What is grass paper?

Grass paper is paper in which grass fibers partially replace wood fibers.. The basic principle of grass paper is that harvested grass is first dried and then made into hay. It is then ground and pressed into pellets. At the plant, the pellets are then dissolved in water. Now the material – depending on its subsequent use and area of application – can be further processed into packaging, boxes, gift paper or even labels, for example. Grass is a renewable raw material that can grow several times a year. In this material, grass fiber is used as part of the paper composition.

Material and production

Material use and origin play a role in the purchasing decisions of many customers. Grass paper is characterized by the use of grass fibers in the paper composition:

• Grass paper consists of 30% sun-dried grass fibers and 70% wood-based paper.
• The material carries the FSC® Mix Credit claim.
• By using 30% grass fibers, no wood fiber is used for this part of the paper composition.

According to the material manufacturer, the grass fiber is processed mechanically. For this process, the following figures are given in comparison with conventional cellulose production:

• According to the material manufacturer, processing grass fibers requires up to 97% less energy and up to 99% less water than conventional cellulose production.
• According to the material manufacturer, the production of grass paper results in approximately 20% lower CO₂ emissions compared with the reference production specified in the product documentation.

At the same time, the material can be used and processed like conventional paper.

Innovative and safe to use

According to the product specification, the material is suitable for applications where particular requirements are placed on material composition. It is therefore particularly suitable for products in the food, cosmetics and beverage industries. Grass paper is ideal for companies that value a distinctive paper texture and the use of grass fibers in their labels.

Please note: Since grass paper is a natural product, batches may vary slightly in color and texture. Due to the texture of the material, fine text and elements may break off. In flat printing, outliers may occur.

Design & finishing

Not only the production of grass paper is special. The appearance of grass paper also provides a unique touch: the relatively rough and coarse structure and the individual grass fibers are still visible on this slightly yellowish material. In principle, of course, this material can also be individually finished with hot foil or protective varnish. The visible grass fibers and characteristic paper texture are important features of the material. Additional finishes may alter this natural appearance.

There are no limits regarding your creativity when it comes to shape and size. Round, angular or unique shapes – all forms are possible with grass paper. Because the material is naturally quite yellowish, we recommend the use of deck white for a nice white color where needed.

* The finished grass paper label with adhesive layer consists of 81% compostable material. Thus it does not comply with the standard DIN EN 1343, which requires 90% compostable material. Therefore, grass paper cannot be awarded the “compostable” predicate. For more information on the compostability of label materials, please contact our customer service team.

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