ID and passport papers – secure, durable and tamper-resistant

Identity cards and passports are among the most demanding printed products: they must be extremely durable and remain legible for many years. At the same time, they place high demands on print processing, for example in personalisation, printability and the integration of security features. Precise alignment of security papers with the printing process is essential to ensure consistently high-quality results. LAHNPAPER develops robust synthetic fibre papers designed for long-lasting security documents such as ID cards, or as a protective layer for chips and antennas in passport inlays. By combining cellulose with synthetic components, these materials offer not only exceptional ageing resistance but also precise printability, processability and finishing. Security features such as watermarks, fibres and planchettes can be integrated – ensuring maximum protection against forgery and reliable production outcomes.

Our papers

neobond®

Why LAHNPAPER is the right partner for printers

With over 100 years of experience in paper manufacturing, LAHNPAPER is an established partner in the field of durable and functional speciality papers – particularly for sensitive applications such as identity documents and official records.

With neobond®, we offer a unique material that combines the durability of plastic with the integrated security features of paper. neobond® grades consist of a blend of selected cellulose and synthetic fibres, reinforced with a special impregnation. A double-sided coating ensures excellent printability.

pretex® is an impregnated speciality paper designed for applications where conventional paper fails. Thanks to embedded synthetic fibres and a specialised impregnation, pretex® is both water-resistant and exceptionally tear-resistant.

Key properties of our security papers:

  • Water-resistant
  • High strength, particularly tear and fold resistance
  • Excellent light and colour fastness
  • Withstands heavy mechanical stress in both wet and dry conditions
  • Outstanding ageing resistance and high temperature stability

Applications for ID and passport papers

LAHNPAPER speciality papers are designed to meet the requirements of public authorities, government bodies and security printers. They are used wherever document security, durability and excellent printability are essential.

Typical applications:

  • Official documents: e.g. passports, driving licences, national ID cards
  • Identification documents: vaccination cards, emergency ID cards, membership and employee badges

A key advantage: the papers can be equipped with security features tailored to legal requirements, regulatory standards or specific customer protection needs.

LAHNPAPER – speciality papers with a focus on security and durability

Our speciality papers neobond® and pretex® have been specifically developed for demanding applications such as ID cards, passports and security documents – with a clear focus on reliability, protection features and printability.

What sets our products apart:

  • Research & development: expertise built on continuous innovation and partnerships
  • Durability & security: materials offer long service life and can be enhanced with security features
  • Tailored solutions: substrates optimised for their specific application and compliant with official specifications

FAQ

They are tear-resistant, water-resistant and age-resistant, and can be combined with anti-counterfeiting features such as watermarks or fibres. With neobond®, we offer a unique material that perfectly combines the well-known durability of plastic with the integrated security features of paper.

In particular, for public authorities, security printers and institutions that rely on document-grade materials with a long service life and high resistance to tampering.
 

Because LAHNPAPER combines technology, experience and quality – and works with printers and public authorities to develop solutions for high-security documents.

HEADQUARTERS

Lahnpaper GmbH
Auf Brühl 15-27
56112 Lahnstein
Germany

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

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P.O. Box 2178
56108 Lahnstein
Germany

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