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Mohawk unveils Renewal portfolio of alternative fibre printing papers

Mark Stephen — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 18:40:42 +0000

Mohawk Fine Papers Inc., said to be North America’s largest privately-owned manufacturer of fine papers, envelopes, and specialty materials for printing, is unveiling its new Renewal portfolio of papers made with hemp, straw, and recycled cotton fibre.

In an April 22 press release, Mohawk said the fibres being used for this new line are all annual crops, which regenerate in a year or less.

“The introduction of Mohawk Renewal represents a new chapter in our environmental story,” said Chris Harrold, Mohawk’s senior vice president of marketing. “In developing this portfolio, we have embraced new technology, new supply chains, and new uses for raw materials. We’re proud to take on the risks and challenges of being the first to bring truly sustainable fine paper to market.”

The portfolio includes Mohawk Renewal Hemp papers, which are available in three shades: Clean White, Fiber White and Flower. Each shade contains 30 per cent hemp fibre blended with post consumer paper waste and/or responsible virgin fibres. These fibre blends give each basis weight the ability to perform across printing processes and end-use applications.

Also, Mohawk Renewal Straw, available in three Weights: 80 Text, 120 Cover, and 140 Cover; smooth and rough finishes; digital and offset compatible; and envelopes in A2 and A7 sizes

Third, Mohawk Renewal Recycled Cotton is available in One White: T-Shirt White; One Color: Denim; three weights: 80 Text, 60 Cover, and 120 double thick cover; rough finish; digital and offset compatible; and envelopes in A2 and A7 sizes.

To learn more about Mohawk Renewal, visit this link.

BlogTO Looks At Toronto’s Letterpress Scene

Tue, 30 Jul 2013 19:00:00 +0000

Toronto-focused urban site BlogTO has highlighted Toronto’s Letterpress printing scene with a short list of the city’s printers.

“Since the dawn of the internet, geek chic has reigned, so it makes sense that a love for typography would resurface,” writes post author Sarah Ratchford, “Combine that with the maker/DIY takeover, and you’ve got yourself a town full of folks seeking out letterpress printers.”

The list includes Trip Print Press, previously profiled by PrintAction in October 2006 and five others. The posting also solicits readers to contribute other letterpress operations in their comments section.

Read the full post here.

Taiwanese Craftsman Fights to Save Foundry

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:30:33 +0000

In the age of computerization, where metal type in China has been falling in popularity, there are a few who are working hard to save the cultural asset.

The Associated Press has published a profile on Chang Chieh-kuan, one of the few remaining lead-type printers in China and Taiwan. “Lead type makes an impression on paper that digital printing cannot,”
says Chang. “It allows people to feel the weight and power of the
character.”

Taipei once had 5,000 printing shops in the 1960s, but today only 30 old-style establishments remain. Chang’s company, Ri Xing Type Foundry, is the last print foundry in the capital and hasn’t turned a profit in 10 years. “If I can’t save this business … it would be a big loss for Taiwan,”
Chang said. “As for humanity, the Chinese-character movable letterpress
is a huge cultural asset and could very well disappear.”

Read the full story here.