Felix Schoeller to debut sustainable print products at Printing United

Felix Schoeller is previewing its new sustainable product solutions at this year’s Printing United. The S-RACE TERRA sublimation paper made of 100 percent recycled fibers, the SCM pro terra and the polyethylene-free ULTRA green photo paper are the consistent implementations of the promise to use resources and make an essential contribution to society consciously and the environment with sustainable paper solutions – without compromising on quality, the company said. Also, the new paper-based DTF transfer product TRANSFER DT paper with 67 percent less plastic will soon be a sustainable addition to the transfer films in the product portfolio.

“We are driving forward our one-stop-shop approach and are in the process of launching sustainable solutions with real added value for our customers. In doing so, we are thinking paper further and showing that PAPER MADE FOR LIFE is not just lip service,” says Hadrien Cottin, Vice-President of Sales Digital Media Americas. “Rather, it is an expression of an honest endeavour to find sustainable solutions with real added value for our customers.”

With the S-RACE portfolio, Felix Schoeller has developed sublimation paper that consists entirely of  100 percent recycled fibers. These industrial fiber residues, such as tissue, books or envelopes, always come from the same known sources to ensure consistent formulations. This ensures the high quality and unique properties of S-RACE sublimation papers. No fresh pulp is needed, which conserves valuable resources. This process leads to a 25 percent reduction in CO2 emissions compared to conventional sublimation papers. With its future-proof technology, SRACE sublimation papers are not only a sustainable solution for products in the sports and textile industries. The portfolio also offers papers for every type of sublimation application with products from 75 to 120 g/m² for all those who professionally print and produce any kind of textile application and merchandise and personalized items like cups, ornaments, and panels. The S-RACE Photo Panel Pro 120, developed together with Universal Woods and their ChromaLuxe brand, is designed for professional large format printers that can use it to process small and large format applications. It offers edge-to-edge image reproduction, vibrant colors and deep, non-cloudy blacks, making it the perfect complement to ChromaLuxe panels.

ULTRA green Semi Gloss 230 is a sustainable alternative to high-quality inkjet photo papers with PE-based coatings, the company said. The newly developed pigment-based barrier layer is free from polyethylene. The white photo paper has a semi-gloss surface. It is perfect for sustainable poster printing in high-end photo quality thanks to its microporous ink-receiving layer. ULTRA green is made in Germany from 100% FSC-certified pulp.