One of the whitest GC1 paperboard materials on the market, Ultima GC1 delivers great print and finishing results and is suitable for a wide range of end uses.
Characteristics
Ultima GC1 is a blue-white premium paperboard which is coated on both sides: double coated on the top side and single coated on the reverse. It is made with a high content of SBS pulp, resulting in a paperboard with a multitude of benefits including good bulk, high stiffness and a smooth top surface that is ideal for printing and finishing.
Range and runnability
Antalis are the exclusive merchant stockist in the UK. The Ultima GC1 range of paperboards is available next day in a choice of weights, sizes and formats: 270gsm/ 400mu and 300gsm/ 450mu in S2, S1, B2, B1 available bulk packed or packet wrapped (with an additional option of 200gsm/284mu to 400gsm/600mu available ex-mill). The product offers superb runnability and is suitable for litho and high speed printing machines, with great results for multicolour printing.
Applications
Competitively priced, Ultima GC1 offers great quality and performance and is the ideal choice for a wide variety of applications. From premium packaging of personal care products and pharma, to greeting cards, book covers, tags and much more, Ultima GC1 is a versatile and reliable paperboard. The material delivers impressive results for various print and finishing processes, including digital print and cold foiling.
Environmental and social sustainability
FSC® certified, Ultima GC1 is made of pulp from sustainably managed forests and produced at a mill where great care and attention is paid to the environment. Participating in an Agro/Social Farm Forestry Programme, special varieties of trees (Subabul, Casuarina and Eucalyptus) are grown and harvested. Not only does this ensure that nature is respected, it also provides a livelihood for farmers and helps local communities.