The true grain stock (not to be confused with true grain bread) used for our packaging cannot be printed on. This is a new material to us you see. It is actually plastic, not even remotely pulped. It is for printmakers and proofers mainly. However because of its transparent and durable characteristics it is a perfect packaging solution. I am tempted to use if for another brief as well, but again the issue of not being able to print onto it is an issue. This needs investigating.
This is a high quality textured polyester drawing film for artists and printmakers. It is stocked in our London warehouse in sheets and rolls.
True-Grain Ink Jet
This is True-Grain with an ink-jet receptive coating on the reverse (non textured side) available in sheets and rolls.
| TRGRS1 | 80 x 61 cm | 150 micron | |
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| TRGRS | 80 x 122 cm | 150 micron | |
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| TRGRR | 123 cm x 10 m | 150 micron | |
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| TRGIS1 | 21 x 29.7 cm | | |
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| TRGIS2 | 29.7 x 42 cm | | |
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| TRGIR1 | 1.23 m x 20 m | | |
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I have sourced this true grain stock from www.johnpurcell.net, however I do not want to purchase it just to be told by James that it will not go through the printers. So I will run it by him first.
Interestingly enough, true grain is not just used for screen printing and print making. It is also used as a laminate or veneer for flooring and panelling. What an interesting material.
For example for our packaging we have tested creasing a folding the stuff. This too works, it holds its form and does not offer too much resistance.
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