Antalis has recently extended its portfolio of folding boxboards with the introduction of Performa Light, an eco-friendly option for a variety of carton applications.
Performa Light is a GC2 folding boxboard that Antalis says is light in weight but high in bulk and stiffness, offering a robustness that enables brands to create strong and firm packaging with less weight.
A triple pigment coated top side delivers good print results while the white uncoated reverse side is industry leading.
Performa Light is aimed at premium packaging applications, including cosmetics, beauty and healthcare as well as other graphical applications, as well as for packaging chocolate, snacks and confectionery.
It is compatible with a range of printing techniques, including offset, flexo, rotogravure and digital and is ideal for finishing techniques such as embossing and hot foil stamping, ensuring almost unlimited scope in terms of the visual aesthetics that can be achieved.
Steve Chappell, graphical board development manager at Antalis, said: [Lighter weight boards mean reduced environmental impact and a reduced carbon footprint at every stage of the packaging life cycle. However, Performa Light maintains improved strength due to microfibrillated cellulose in the structure. Lightweighting boards results in less end waste and lower CO2 emissions in transport, all of which helps to make Performa Light a responsible, sustainable choice."