Astrosilver

Astrosilver is an elegant mica coated cover available in seven embossed, and one smooth finish. The mica coated surface interacts with the embossed patterns to bring your printed images a sparkling warmth not seen on ordinary coated papers. The reverse side of Astrosilver is matte-coated and ideal for text, solids as well as 4/C printing

Size: 27.9” x 39.75”

M Weight / Caliper:
81 lb cover C1S (220g): 348/ 11pt

Sheets per pack:
100 sheets

Applications:
Greeting cards, business cards, book covers, inserts, shopping bags, menus, luxury packaging, folders, calendars, prestige publications, brochures, and direct mail advertising

Printing and Converting Processes:

Offset
Letterpress
Thermography
Engraving
Silk Screen
Foil Stamping
Embossing
UV Varnish
Die cutting
Folding
Laminating

Printing/Handling Tips:

Paper should be fully acclimated in its original wrapping to pressroom conditions of 70° – 75° F with 50% relative humidity.
Twenty-four hours is recommended and slightly longer during cold weather.
Use fully oxidizing inks adding a maximum of 3% Grafo Drier
Add specific water-soluble drier to the fountain solution.
Run water at a minimum with a pH of 5-6
Use a spray powder (particle size 20+ microns) when printing both sides. When only printing one side use a particle size of 30+ microns. This prevents set off and allows oxygen to enter the stack.
For aqueous coating, please consult with your ink manufacturer.
Small lifts are recommended
The use of an IR oven helps drying time.
Always score before folding. With multiple folds, the primary fold should be in the grain direction.

Available Embossing Patterns: