Material Composition | High-security documents, banknotes | Industry: Wood pulp (ISO 536: 100% wood pulp) Base: 80% cotton pulp (ISO 536) ▲ Advanced: 100% cotton pulp (ISO 536) ▲▲ | Base: 20% stronger tear resistance vs wood pulp. Advanced: 50% longer archival lifespan. | Base: 20% cost ↑ vs wood pulp. Advanced: 35% cost ↑ due to pure cotton. |
Coating Type | Packaging, gift boxes | Industry: Single-sided matte/glossy (ISO 2848) Base: Waxed double-sided (ISO 2848) ▲ Advanced: Waxed + UV protective layer (ISO 2848) ▲▲ | Base: 3x water resistance ↑. Advanced: 100% UV-blocking (ASTM D6082). | Base: 15% heavier. Advanced: +10% cost for UV layer. |
Paper Weight (GSM) | Lightweight vs heavy-duty applications | Industry: 40gsm (ISO 536) Base: 45gsm (ISO 536) ▲ Advanced: 90gsm (ISO 536) ▲▲▲ | Base: 12.5% thicker for premium feel. Advanced: 130% stronger for heavy use. | Base: Minimal flexibility gain. Advanced: 50% less foldable. |
Security Features | Currency, IDs, passports | Industry: Basic watermarks (ISO 19747) Base: UV-invisible fibers (ISO 19747) ▲ Advanced: UV fibers + holographic strips (ISO 19747) ▲▲ | Base: 95% counterfeit deterrence. Advanced: 99% fraud resistance. | Base: Requires UV light (ASTM E280) for verification. Advanced: 20% ↑ production time. |
Printing Compatibility | Offset, embossing, UV printing | Industry: Offset only (ISO 12647) Base: Offset + flexographic (ISO 12647) ▲ Advanced: Offset + flexo + UV + silk screen (ISO 12647) ▲▲▲ | Base: 30% more print methods. Advanced: Full support for high-end finishes. | Base: 10% ↑ setup cost. Advanced: 40% ↑ cost for specialized techniques. |
Environmental Sustainability | Eco-packaging, corporate branding | Industry: Non-recycled (No cert) Base: 80% post-consumer recycled (FSC) ▲ Advanced: 100% recyclable + carbon-neutral (FSC + PEFC) ▲▲ | Base: 25% less waste. Advanced: 0% landfill impact + carbon offset. | Base: 10% weaker tensile strength. Advanced: 30% ↑ cost for eco-certifications. |