What is Specialty Paper?

The name "specialty paper" was gradually circulated after the 1960s. Some people also call it specialty processed paper.

Specialty paper is a high-performance paper that is custom-produced to meet certain specific needs, whether functional, artistic or industrial. Unlike ordinary cultural paper (e.g., printing paper, writing paper) and packaging paper (e.g., kraft paper, corrugated paper), specialty papers are papers with specific functions, uses or appearance effects. They are usually manufactured using special raw materials, processes or adding functional additives to give the paper a unique performance, appearance or use.

As long as the paper is used for special purposes, all collectively referred to as specialty paper.

Characteristics of Specialty Paper

The main characteristics of specialty paper can be described from 3 aspects: performance, appearance, technique.

1. Performance

Waterproof and Oilproof - The paper surface is treated for food packaging, industrial packaging and other scenarios.

High Temperature Resistant or Flame Retardant - For electrical insulation, mechanical equipment and other special working environments.

Conductive or Insulating - Used in batteries, electronic components, sensors and other fields.

Anti-static - Used for electronic product packaging to prevent static electricity from damaging components.

Corrosion and Tear Resistant - Special fiber or chemical coating treatment to make the paper stronger.

2. Appearance

Rich color - Various effects such as metallic color, fluorescent color, and pearlescent color can be produced.

Special surface texture - Embossed, embossed, linen, leather, etc., to enhance the decorative properties.

Glossy or matte finish - Meet different visual styles, such as high-end picture books or luxury packaging.

Hand feel differentiation - For example, there are special experiences such as silky feel, cotton feel, sheepskin feel, etc.

3. Technique

Add functional additives - such as water repellents, flame retardants, conductive toner, etc.

Use of non-wood fiber raw materials - such as synthetic fibers, glass fibers, cotton pulp, hemp pulp, etc.

Multi-layer composite structure - Enhance the performance, for example, the inner layer is insulating, and the outer layer is wear-resistant.

Special surface treatment - Coated, aluminized, laminated, calendered, perforated, etc.

Different Kinds of Specialty Paper

Functional Specialty Paper

Waterproof paper, thermal paper, carbon paper, and insulating paper

Example: medical, electronic, labels, tickets

Packaging Specialty Paper

Synthetic paper, aluminized paper, anti-counterfeiting paper, scented paper

Example: high-end packaging, gift boxes, wine boxes

Artistic Specialty Paper

Pearl paper, embossed paper, parchment, gold and silver cardboard

Example: business cards, invitations, albums, art prints

Industrial Specialty Paper

Filter paper, capacitor paper, oil paper, battery diaphragm paper

Example: mechanical, electronic, chemical industry

Special paper for anti-counterfeiting

Watermark paper, fluorescent paper, laser anti-counterfeiting paper

Example: certificates, bills, banknotes, invoices

What does Minfeng have for Special Paper?

Cigarette Paper

Category: Industrial / Functional

Description:

Used as outer wrapping paper for rolled cigarettes.

Good combustibility, air permeability, and ash control.

Needs to meet food contact safety standards, and may also have humidity and combustion speed adjustment functions.

Usage: Cigarette outer wrapper (i.e., the layer of paper outside the cigarettes).

Plug Wrap Paper

Category: Industrial / Functional

Description:

Used for wrapping the outer layer of cigarette filters (filter sticks).

It is required to have good wrapping and air permeability without affecting suction resistance.

Some types also need to meet laser perforation or degradability requirements.

Usage: wrapping paper for cigarette filters.

Translucent Paper

Category: Packaging / Art Decoration

Description:

Usually made of high-purity plant fiber with good light transmission and flexibility.

It can be used for packaging, printing, decoration, stationery, and so on.

Some variants (such as cellophane) can also have moisture-proof, oil-proof, and biodegradable properties.

Usage: gift wrapping, food wrapping, art printing, handicrafts, etc.

Label Matching Paper

Category: Information Recording / Packaging

Description:

Commonly used in wine bottles, cosmetics, food, and other products, labeling base paper or a composite layer.

Its main role is to cooperate with the label material, printing process, or adhesive to ensure that the label is firmly adhered to various surfaces and does not warp or break.

May have moisture-proof, oil-proof, tear-resistant, or thermal adaptation and other functions.

Usage: all kinds of self-adhesive label base paper or top paper systems supporting paper.