What is colour-through paper? A guide to the 40 colours of VANGLAM PALETTE
Colour-through paper carries its colour into the core, so cut edges, scores and tears stay on colour. When it matters, and what PALETTE offers.
Colour-through paper (also called through-dyed or pulp-coloured paper) takes its colour at the pulp stage, so the face and the core are the same colour. When the sheet is trimmed, die-cut, scored or torn, the edge shows colour instead of a white core.
What does VANGLAM PALETTE offer?
40 colours.
90% wood pulp + 10% cotton pulp.
A smooth, fine surface that keeps a natural texture, with good stiffness.
Face and core share the same colour, so cut edges and tears stay on colour.
Which projects benefit most?
Business cards, greeting cards and invitations, where thick edges are seen and touched.
Folding cartons and shopping bags, where scores and folds would otherwise show white.
Deckled or torn-edge designs, where the tear itself becomes part of the design.
How is it different from printing a solid colour?
A flood colour printed on white stock colours only the surface: trims and scores can reveal white, and heavy ink coverage brings its own drying and rub considerations. With colour-through paper the colour belongs to the sheet, so ink can be reserved for the graphics. Always proof the real artwork, inks and finishing on the selected colour.
How should I use the on-screen colour values?
The digital values on the colour pages are references only. Final colour is judged on the physical sample book and confirmed by spectrophotometer reading.
Formats and samples
Reels in 787 and 889 mm widths, plus sheets; weight and full sizes are confirmed per colour and order. Sample books are free; overseas shipping is paid by the recipient.