Choosing embossed paper: GRAINFORM wet-embossed textures and what to proof
GRAINFORM is coloured full wood-pulp base paper, wet-embossed for crisp, well-held textures. Confirm texture together with print, foil and scoring.
Embossed paper earns its place through the shadow it throws under side light and the relief you feel under a fingertip. VANGLAM GRAINFORM takes coloured full wood-pulp base papers and wet-embosses them for crisp, well-held textures; patterns and supply specifications follow the current sample book.
Which processes does texture affect?
Fine type and hairlines: the deeper the texture, the more easily small type breaks up.
Solid coverage: ink can sit unevenly in the recesses, so proof large solids separately.
Foil stamping and debossing: texture affects how crisp the edge of the impression is.
Scores and box corners: both texture direction and grain direction affect folding.
Which projects suit GRAINFORM?
Wrapped rigid gift boxes, where texture reads best over a large surface.
Book covers, brochure covers and cards, where touch is part of the experience.
Outer boxes for wine, spirits and tea gifts that need real material character rather than printed texture.
How should I proof it?
Print, foil and score the real artwork on each candidate pattern, view it under both side light and front light, and record the texture direction. Converting suitability is confirmed for the selected paper and the actual process.
Images are material concepts, not product photography. Judge pattern and colour on the physical sample book.