This is the new swatch for the wonderfully exciting REMAKE range from Favini. This paper really is unique as it is made partly using the discarded residue of the leather manufacturing process and is a revolutionary example of ‘upcycling’.
The dictionary definition of ‘upcycling’ is to reuse discarded objects or materials in such a way as to create a product of higher quality or value than the origin. Remake is leather ‘
upcycling’ on an industrial scale and represents the latest frontier in upcycling in the paper sector. This unique and innovative paper replaces 25% of wood tree pulp with leather residues.
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Remake comes in six natural shades and in weights from 120gsm and with three shades available in 520gsm! Remake is not only a
unique paper made of leather: it’s also 100% recyclable and compostable, and perfectly suited to luxury printing and packaging.
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The residues, which are visible on the surface (as you can see in the above image) give the paper its distinctive look and its amazing soft and velvety feel. Remake contains 40% of post-consumer waste, is also FSC accredited and the leather by-products are sourced from traceable Italian origin.
Favini have also produced an "inspiration booklet" titled Up-Cycling. The book shows different print examples, including foiling, silkscreen, offset printing etc...
Favini won the top award at the
European Recycling Awards last year. The awards are organised by the
European Paper Recycling Council (EPRC) and the ceremony was held at the European Parliament in Brussels last October.
If you would like a swatch or print booklet, email me:
Justin@fennerpaper.co.uk
Posted by Justin Hobson 25.05.2018
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