Skip to main content

Author: Online

Decovin: The perfect leather alternative for upholstery

Decovin gives you the same benefits as leather

When it comes to upholstery, few materials can compete with leather in terms of look and feel. But what if there was an alternative that not only mimics leather, but also offers a number of benefits that leather can't? Meet Decovin, a Leather-like material that is perfect for furniture upholstery.

What is Decovin®?

Decovin® is a high-quality material designed to mimic the appearance and texture of leather. It is specially developed for the furniture industry and is a practical solution for furniture upholstery. Decovin® is produced in Germany and distributed in Denmark by PaperWorld.

Decovin's Unique Properties

Decovin® is not just a leather imitation. It's a material with a number of unique properties that make it ideal for both private and public spaces:

    1. Aesthetics and feel
      Decovin has an authentic leather look and feel, making it a stylish choice for any piece of furniture.
    2. Sustainability in mind
      Decovin is manufactured with a focus on environmental friendliness, making it a responsible choice for modern consumers.
    3. Durability and durability
      The material is robust and resistant to daily wear and tear, ensuring long-term use.

    4. Easy maintenance
      Unlike genuine leather, Decovin requires minimal maintenance to stay beautiful and functional.

 

Credit: Winter and Co

Decovin® M1: Fire retardant and safe

For public spaces where fire safety is paramount, Decovin® offers a special M1 version. Decovin® M1 is fire retardant and DIN EN ISO 5470-2 approved for use in public spaces such as hotels, restaurants and offices. This makes it an ideal choice for interior design projects that require both aesthetics and safety.

Areas of application

Decovin can be used in a wide range of interior design projects, including:

  • Furniture: Sofas, chairs, and benches.
  • Wall panels: Decorative and functional wall coverings.
  • Accessories: Cushions, lampshades, and other decorative elements.

Where to buy Decovin?

Decovin® is sold through PaperWorld, which offers a wide range of Decovin products for different applications. You can also learn more about Decovin's specifications and applications here at PaperWorlds.com.

Decovin® represents the future of upholstery with its combination of aesthetics, functionality and sustainability. Whether you're furnishing a home or a public space, Decovin offers a stylish and practical solution that meets the highest standards of design and safety.

Interested?

If Decovin® has piqued your interest, please contact PaperWorld for a color sample or further advice.

Contact us

Brillianta Calandré: Premium textiles from Van Heek Textiles

In textiles, the pursuit of quality is an ongoing journey

Brillianta Calandré, a premium option from Van Heek Textiles, is the epitome of just that. With its smoothness and shine, Brillianta Calandré stands out as the fabric of choice for small, delicate prints and offers an aesthetic design.

What can you expect from Brillianta Legacy?

Brillianta, known for its quality and durability, undergoes an additional calendering process to become Brillianta Calandré. This extra step involves passing the fabric through heated rollers, which improves its smoothness and gives it a brilliant shine. The result is a fabric that not only looks luxurious, but also feels incredibly fine to the touch.

Why choose Brillianta Calandré?

    1. Exquisite Smoothness and Gloss
      The additional calendering process gives Brillianta Calandré its characteristic shine, making it ideal for applications where the visual element is crucial.
    2. Superior print quality
      Thanks to its fine texture and smooth surface, Brillianta Calandré is perfect for small, intricate prints. The fabric's refined finish enables precise and detailed printing, ensuring that even the most delicate designs are reproduced with clarity and sharpness.

 

Credit: Van Heek Textiles - @vanheektextiles

Technical excellence

Van Heek Textiles, a name synonymous with quality and innovation, uses 100% Lenzing™ Ecovero™ rayon fiber for both warp and weft of the Brillianta Calandré. The Lenzing Ecovero quality means that both the woven canvas and the backing paper are now FSC approved. This environmentally friendly fiber not only contributes to the premium feel of the fabric, but also underlines Van Heek's commitment to sustainability.

Detailed specifications:

Warp: 23.5 threads per cm, 100% Lenzing™ Ecovero™ rayon fiber, Nm 50
Weft: 21.7 threads per cm, 100% Lenzing™ Ecovero™ rayon fiber, Nm 40
Weight: 162 g/m², with a thickness of approximately 0.31 mm
Lamination: Approximately 30 g/m², using acid-free paper
Roll length: 100 meters
Roll width: 135 cm, with a usable width of 132 cm

These technical details ensure that Brillianta Calandré meets the expectations of designers and manufacturers looking for quality textiles.

Applications

Brillianta Calandré is suitable for gluing onto cardboard for e.g. bookbinding, box making or folder covers.

 

Credit: Van Heek Textiles - @vanheektextiles

Interested in Brillianta Calandré?

If Brillianta Calandré has piqued your interest, please contact PaperWorld for a color sample or further advice.

Contact us

Presenting: Winter & Company's Product Configurator

Experience a revolution in product presentation with Winter & Company's online product configurator!

Want a visual insight into what a creative cover material would look like as a book cover, display, bag or luxury packaging before you commit to it?

Imagine being able to explore different materials with just a few clicks, all in photo-realistic quality. That's exactly what Winter & Company's new Online Product Configurator offers.

Winter & Company has always been a pioneer in innovative solutions for paper, cover materials and packaging. Their latest initiative, the Online Product Configurator, is a great tool for creating and exploring opportunities in an industry where the visual aspect is crucial.

What makes the configurator so unique?

Using advanced technology, it presents Winter & Company's wide range of creative cover materials in a way that gives the user a true insight into their appearance. Within seconds of selecting your desired product, you are presented with a realistic visualization of it.

How does it work?

The process is as simple as it is smart. Start with the type of product you want materials for. Then choose which collection of material you want. Finally, choose the color of your desired material and the product is visually presented to you. The materials can of course be ordered from PaperWorld.

A world of possibilities opens up

Whether you're a designer looking for inspiration for your next project or a brand looking to ensure your packaging reflects your style and identity, this configurator gives you the tools you need to make informed decisions.

Try the Product Configurator here

src="/wp-content/themes/yootheme/cache/1b/Header_News-Story_Ecorel_Pure.original.scale-50-1b70f386.webp"

News from Winter & Company - Welcome to Ecorel® Pure

41 colors, 5 embossings, recyclable and coated paper

Winter & Company has recently unveiled their latest series under the Ecorel® line, called Pure. Ecorel® Pure is created from recycled materials, making the product completely recyclable after use. The range includes a large palette of 41 vibrant colors and five different embossings that are perfect for complementing your creative vision and project. With Pure, Winter & Company breaks boundaries and invites you to explore unlimited creative possibilities with recyclable materials.

The basis of Ecorel® Pure consists of paper made from over 50% recycled fiber derived from post-consumer paper waste, commonly referred to as "post-consumer wastepaper" or PCW. Remarkably, the use of latex is eliminated, making the product fully recyclable. The result is a lightweight and highly durable coating that uses a water-based solution, free from environmentally harmful substances.

Credit: Winter & Company

What is Winter Wrup-Cycling?

Winter & Company uses the term "Winter Wrup-Cycling" to refer to products in their portfolio where they systematically reduce the consumption of new resources. Through this approach, they create high-quality wrapping materials from waste that would normally be discarded, thus reducing environmental damage.

What began as a recycling initiative in the 1990s for tannery waste has since grown into a wide range of different recycled materials that together shape the future of the industry. Today, the portfolio contains more than 180 sustainable wrapping materials, all with the aim of minimizing the global impact of our industry.

Ecorel® Pure Discs

Ecorel® Pure Slices introduces a sustainable interpretation of the timeless look and feel of leather. This smooth and glossy coated paper carefully recreates the texture of split leather, making it an excellent choice for a variety of applications.

What sets Ecorel® Pure Discs apart is its environmentally conscious composition. The base paper contains over 50% recycled fibers (PCW), significantly reducing the need for virgin resources. Remarkably, latex, PVC and other environmentally harmful substances are completely eliminated in production, ensuring a green and responsible approach.

The lightweight but incredibly durable coating - complemented by the use of water-based colors - not only guarantees excellent quality, but also makes the entire product 100% recyclable and incredibly durable.

Visually, Ecorel® Pure Slices authentically recreates the delicate pattern of sheep, lamb or goatskin, delivering a quality-rich tactile and visual experience. It leaves an indelible and lasting impression in every sense, elevating book covers, luxury packaging, stationery, hang tags and labels to an unprecedented level of elegance.

In addition, Ecorel® Pure Discs are available in a palette of 8 vibrant colors, all of which are FSC®™ certified and REACH compliant, further emphasizing its environmental credentials.

Choose Ecorel® Pure Discs for your next creative project - order a free color sample here:

Order a swatch

Credit: Winter & Company

Ecorel® Pure Levant

Pure Levant is a heavily embossed, coated paper that mimics robust leather like Ecorel® Pure Discs. Pure Levant is also associated with the base paper of the Ecorel® Pure series, which is made from over 50% recycled fiber (PCW) and is latex-free.

The main difference between Ecorel® Pure Levant and Skiver is the coatings used in the Levant products. Levant creates a rougher feel and a more rustic appearance and style compared to Pure Skiver.

It is available in 7 deep colors and is ideal as a cover material for bookbinding, exclusive packaging, office supplies, shopping bags, hang tags and labels.

Order a sample of Ecorel® Pure Levant here:

Order a swatch

Credit: Winter & Company

Ecorel® Pure Morocco

Pure Morocco presents itself as a finely textured, slightly shiny paper that simulates the luxurious feel and aesthetics of quality leather. The outcome is incredibly impressive and presents an exceptional quality.

Within the Ecorel® Pure range, Pure Morocco has the same base material, with over 50% recycled fiber (PCW). The colors used are water-based, making the material lightweight but remarkably durable and fully recyclable.

In its visual expression, Ecorel® Pure Morocco conveys the impression of sophisticated leather with a fine grain structure reminiscent of Moroccan craftsmanship. This leaves an indelible mark on everything from book covers to exclusive packaging, stationery, hang tags and labels. With its FSC®™ certification and compliance with REACH regulations, Pure Morocco ensures a high level of dedication to environmental friendliness.

Ecorel® Pure Morocco introduces a stylish color range of 7 unique shades, offering a wide range of choices for your creative endeavors.

Order a swatch

Credit: Winter & Company

Ecorel® Pure Chevo

Step into the future world of sustainable materials with Ecorel® Pure Chevo. This is a smooth paper with a slight sheen that convincingly recreates the texture of goatskin. But it's not just its resemblance to real leather that makes it special - it's also its green composition.

The base paper in Ecorel® Pure Chevo is derived from over 50% recycled fibers (PCW). This underlines the commitment to protecting the environment. The lightweight yet robust coating and water-based inks ensure that the product is 100% recyclable.

Visually and to the touch, Ecorel® Pure Chevo captures the elegance of goatskin. With its fine grain structure, it leaves a memorable impression on everything from book covers to luxury packaging and labels. It's a product that is both aesthetically pleasing and environmentally responsible. It is FSC®™ certified and complies with REACH standards - just like all other products in the Pure range.

Ecorel® Pure Chevo is particularly praised for its versatility, especially for screen printing, and for its suitability for finishes such as blind embossing or foil printing.

Choose from 13 earthy and dynamic colors available at PaperWorld. Order a free sample of Pure Chevo now and let it inspire your next project.

Order a swatch

Credit: Winter & Company

Ecorel® Pure Fiba

Ecorel® Pure Fibra is a slightly shiny, coated paper that beautifully mimics a natural woven textile texture. This innovative product is not only visually appealing; it represents a deep commitment to environmental friendliness, while being easy and convenient to use as a cover stock for your next creative project - whether it's for book covers, luxury packaging, stationery, hang tags or labels.

Choose from a palette of 7 natural colors.

Order a swatch

Credit: Winter & Company

Presenting: F.color® collection from Schabert

The F.color® collection from Schabert is a sustainable and high-quality collection. The collection is based on Schabert's classic F.colors - hence the name F.color® - which are known for their high-quality pleated and handmade paper. This type of paper provides a special texture that creates unique aesthetic results and expressions. Handmade papers are sought-after materials and the F.color® collection meets this demand.

Created by Schabert, produced by Gmund

Schabert has teamed up with the renowned German quality manufacturer, Gmund, to create this unique collection. This partnership has resulted in true perfection. The extensive collection offers an impressive combination of print and processing properties, resulting in a natural appearance, long-lasting durability and high transparency. It's almost as if the collection is tailor-made to fulfill the most desired needs and dreams of bookbinders.

Schabert is a well-established wholesaler with a long history in bookbinding materials, end papers and book fabrics. Their versatile range includes a wide variety of materials such as paper, cardboard, canvas, vinyl and velour in different specifications and requirements.

In the modern world, sustainability is essential. This is also true for Schabert. As a family-owned company with many years of experience, they understand the importance of keeping up with developments and staying abreast of the latest product trends. Therefore, the choice to focus on natural and sustainable materials was a natural decision for them.

Today, sustainability is one of their core areas of expertise, making them the ideal choice for anyone looking to create sustainable books and other visual products.

Sustainability has many colors

The F.coler collection features the first colored cover material to achieve Cradle to Cradle Certified® Silver certification. Cradle to Cradle Certified® is an international recognition for products that are manufactured with the environment and sustainability in mind.

The certification is highly demanding and is designed to promote a circular approach to modern business. Unlike other environmental certifications in the industry, this certification is not limited to a specific industry, but is widely recognized across different industries worldwide. And that's why it's special that the entire F.color® collection has been awarded this certification.

The F. color range contains nine different embossings with a story for each embossing. In total, the range has a product portfolio of over 200 products. All products are Cradle-To-Cradle Silver Certified and REACH approved.

F.color®. glatt

F.color® glatt is the "classic" bookbinding paper with an incomparable character. This range is based on high-quality end papers and cover stock made from FSC®® certified fiber pulp. The series has a natural look and feel, high opacity and is highly resistant to abrasion. The range is through-colored and has no cut edges, which gives an impressive appearance and good folding properties. F.color® glatt is ideal for envelopes, bindings, covers, end papers and packaging.

Order a swatch at F.color® glatt here:

Order a swatch

F.color®. bütten

High quality paper with delicate horizontal lines. It is ideal for book covers, luxury packaging, letterheads, price tags and labels. In addition, the paper is suitable for offset, digital and silk printing as well as finishing with blind embossing or hot-foil printing.

Order a swatch at F.color® bütten here:

Order a swatch

F.color® eco

F.color® eco represents high paper quality and a smooth surface, made with an impressive 80% recycled paper. This eco-friendly paper is created to meet the most demanding requirements of printed materials such as book covers, luxury packaging, letterheads, price tags and labels.

Its versatility is highlighted by its applicability in offset, digital and silk printing, and it allows for finishing with blind embossing or hot-foil printing.

F.color® eco comes in 9 different colors and is available from stock in convenient packs of 250 sheets each. Choose sustainable and stylish with F.color® eco for your next project.

Order a swatch of F.color® eco here::

Order a swatch

Introducing: Coloretta from Van Heek Textiles

Coloretta from Van Heek Textiles is a groundbreaking innovation in cover materials. With its luxurious gradient effect, durability and strong environmental credentials, it offers a perfect balance for designers and creators seeking both aesthetic appeal and sustainability.

Whether you're working on a bookbinding project or designing unique objects, Coloretta's wide range of color options and ease of use make it the obvious choice for all your creative endeavors.

Image credit: Van Heek Textiles

In the design and cover industry, finding the perfect cover material that combines aesthetics, durability and sustainability can be a challenge. But Van Heek Textiles, a renowned company with a rich history in textile production, has found an innovative solution: Coloretta.

This luxurious cover material not only has a stunning color gradient effect, but is also made from 100% eco-friendly LENZING™ ECOVERO™ viscose fibers. This blog post will dive into the features and benefits of the Coloretta and why it stands out as a superior alternative to its predecessor, the Duo.

Coloretta: A refined color gradient with a focus on the environment

Coloretta's most striking feature is its subtle color gradient effect that changes depending on the viewing angle. This unique characteristic adds depth and dimension to any book or design project, making it visually fascinating. Available in 12 color variants, Coloretta offers a wide range of options to suit different creative visions and projects.

If there is a specific color missing from the existing range that you want specifically for your project, color customization is also available.

A significant advantage of the Coloretta over its predecessor, the Duo, is its commitment to environmental responsibility. While Duo was manufactured by Bamberger Kaliko, Coloretta is an exact match to Duo, but with improved sustainability features.

The material is FSC® certified and made from 100% eco-friendly viscose fibers, providing a guilt-free choice for designers and creators.

Image credit: Van Heek Textiles

Usable and durable

The Coloretta is not only aesthetically pleasing, but also built to last - always.

The cover material is made from high-quality viscose and is backed by strong 40 g/m² paper, ensuring durability and resistance to wear and tear. This strength is especially important for bookbinders and designers who want their creations and projects to look as elegant as possible for as long as possible.

Furthermore, Coloretta is designed with ease of use in mind. It can be easily used with different adhesives and binding techniques and offers flexibility for different projects and preferences. Its compatibility with different applications makes it an ideal choice for professionals, designers and larger productions as well as DIY enthusiasts.

It is available in a usable width of 135 cm, which is the most practical, economical and common width to work with.

Image credit: Van Heek Textiles

Made with passion

Van Heek Textiles is a company with a rich history. For over 160 years, they have been producing woven and knitted textiles at their factory in the Netherlands. They do this with pride and dedication and in a sustainable way, respecting the planet and people. See more from Van Heek Textiles: https://paperworld.dk/producent/van-heek-textiles/

Choose Coloretta and be seduced by its beauty, knowing you're making a responsible choice for the planet and its future. Order a free color swatch right here or contact PaperWorld to learn more about the possibilities with the Coloretta range.

Ecojeans from Van Heek Textiles - born to be the green choice

Natural look and sustainability are two important factors when it comes to choosing the cover material for your products.

Fortunately, there are many options on the market and one of the most popular options at the moment is the new Ecojeans from Van Heek Textiles.

Ecojeans is a range of eco-friendly wraps made from recycled denim, eco-friendly viscose and lycocell (regenerated cellulose fibers). This gives the material a unique look and feel, and it's also a sustainable choice - when you're looking for a creative wrap material.

Van Heek Textiles is one of our great partners and is a company committed to minimizing the environmental impact of their products, and the Ecojeans range is one of their ways of doing that.

It is important to emphasize that Ecojeans is not only a sustainable choice, but it is also a material that can withstand daily use. It is durable and resistant to wear and tear, and will keep your book or other material well protected for a long time. Its strong surface makes it suitable for silkscreen and hot-foil printing.

Another advantage of Ecojeans is that it is available in different colors and textures. This means you can customize your choice to suit your company's needs or personal preferences. And whatever color you choose, it will still have the same natural look and feel that makes Ecojeans so popular.

 

All in all, Ecojeans from Van Heek Textiles is a great option for those looking for an eco-friendly and sustainable choice of cover material. It is both beautiful and practical and will add an extra dimension to your products.

By the way, all Ecojeans yarns are EU Ecolabel certified.

Wondering if the Ecojeans range is for you? Order a free color sample right here or contact us to find out more about your options with the range.

Order a swatch

How Green Can Red Really Be?

Red has always been a symbol of love and passion in many countries around the world. Who hasn't given red roses to their loved ones or received a gift in red packaging?

With the same passion and attention to detail, we as a company stand up for green, i.e. sustainable products, day after day. True to the motto "how green can red be?" we have selected twelve materials from our collections to show how serious we are about sustainability while sparking our customers' imagination.

Sustainable covering materials for your projects

Not so long ago, designers, converters and international brands often had to compromise on the variety, aesthetics or quality of sustainable materials.

Today, we are proud to offer our customers a constantly growing range of ecologically, economically and socially compatible tire materials that are as good as conventional products in terms of visual appearance, feel and durability. This allows us, together with our partners and customers, to make a significant contribution to humanity and our environment.

Whether it's for sustainable book covers, luxury and premium packaging, stationery, carrier bags, hang tags or labels. We are happy to advise you personally.

Toile Ocean - Harvested From the Sea

WINTER & COMPANY launches the first book cover material woven from recycled ocean plastic: TOILE OCEAN. The innovation is produced in collaboration with tide ocean SA, which contributes to clean oceans.

Every year, over 8 million tons of plastic are dumped into the ocean.

"As a global company, we were looking for a partner to solve this problem and help us contribute to the environment with a product innovation"

Says Christoph Borer, CEO of WINTER & COMPANY.

The company has long specialized in the recycling of ocean-bound plastic. The company collects and sorts plastic waste in Southeast Asia, where it is a high pollutant.

The plastic waste is collected there by local employees, including many fishermen, with fair conditions and transported to Switzerland in a CO2-neutral way. The collected plastic waste is compressed into granules using a mechanical award-winning process and finally spun into yarn, which is the main component of TOILE OCEAN.