Document paper – durable, document-proof and reliably printable

Document paper is the substrate for documents that must endure for decades – from certificates and register sheets to vehicle documents and official notices. Key requirements include high tear and fold strength, excellent resistance to ageing and temperature, as well as reliable personalisation and processability. LAHNPAPER develops technical speciality substrates that remain dimensionally stable and legible even when exposed to moisture, frequent handling and intensive use.

Our papers

neobond®

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pretex®

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Requirements for modern document paper

Documents with archival or legal character place special demands on the material:

Durability & resistance: High strength properties (in particular tear resistance and fold endurance), water resistance, good light and colour fastness – designed for long-term use under both dry and wet conditions.
Document security: Good resistance to ageing in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9706 and DIN 6738, optional incorporation of security features (e.g. fluorescent fibres, watermarks, reactive dyes).
Process reliability: Reliable printability across various printing processes such as offset, screen, flexo and digital printing, as well as smooth converting (folding, die-cutting, creasing, embossing, etc.).

Fields of application for our document paper

Certificates and records, register and archive sheets, official documents
Vehicle documents/vehicle registration certificates as well as identification documents (e.g. vaccination cards, employee or membership cards)
Technical documentation

These applications benefit from the combination of high mechanical robustness, resistance to moisture and temperature, and the ability to integrate protective features as required.

Properties at a glance

Water-resistant & dimensionally stable – even under moisture and fluctuating temperatures.
High tear and fold strength – withstands heavy mechanical stress in both wet and dry conditions.
Very good resistance to ageing – depending on the grade, tested in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9706 and/or DIN 6738; high UV resistance.
Chemical and temperature resistant
Suitable for personalisation – compatible with common printing processes.

Printing & converting – enabling predictable production

Our substrates are suitable for a wide range of printing and finishing processes. We offer grades for sheet-fed and web offset, UV offset, screen and flexographic printing as well as laser, HP Indigo and UV inkjet applications.

Converting options include folding, perforating, die-cutting, creasing, drilling, bonding and embossing (e.g. blind or hot foil stamping). Please note the process-specific suitability of each grade and our recommendation to conduct pre-testing within your own production process.

Why LAHNPAPER – your manufacturer of document paper

As an established manufacturer of technical speciality papers, LAHNPAPER combines over 100 years of papermaking expertise with modern development capabilities. For document paper, you benefit from:

Material consulting & selection: Together, we identify the right grade (e.g. neobond® or pretex®) for your process, print result and application requirements.
Optional security features: On request, we integrate security elements (fibres, watermarks, etc.) to enhance protection against counterfeiting.
Availability to suit your needs: Reel and sheet formats, various grammages/colours; standard formats and custom sizes available on request.

FAQ

A specially developed substrate for documents requiring long service and archival life. It combines high mechanical strength, resistance to moisture and temperature, and document-proof properties – depending on the grade, tested in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9706 / DIN 6738.

Our speciality papers neobond® and pretex® can – on request – be equipped with fluorescent/non-fluorescent fibres, watermarks or reactive dyes. This enables increased authenticity and protection against manipulation.

Depending on the grade, including offset (sheet-fed/web), UV offset, screen printing, flexographic printing, laser, as well as selectively HP Indigo and (UV) inkjet. For details, please refer to the printability matrix; we recommend pre-testing under production conditions.

HEADQUARTERS

Lahnpaper GmbH
Auf Brühl 15-27
56112 Lahnstein
Germany

Phone: +49 2621 177-0
info@lahnpaper.de

POSTAL ADDRESS

P.O. Box 2178
56108 Lahnstein
Germany

GOODS RECEPTION & LOADING TIMES

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