Lecta introduces thermal and metallized papers with recycled fiber

Lecta has launched four new thermal papers made from 30 and 100 percent recycled fibers for label applications, developed mainly for the retail and logistics industries and challenging applications.

Lecta has leveraged its expertise in producing specialty papers with the launch of its new thermal and metallized papers. These new grades contain a high percentage of recycled fiber, ensuring the quality of the final product while retaining the technical characteristics required for different end-use applications.

The new thermal paper products, Termax Recy TFXr30 and Termax Recy TFXr100, are both phenol-free and Ineris-certified and made from 30 and 100 percent recycled fibers, respectively. Both new products offer premium print quality in high-speed thermal printers, high image resolution and good rigidity for label applications, mainly in the retail and logistics industries.

Lecta's new metallized paper products, Metalvac Recy 70 EWS and Metalvac Recy 100 EWS for high wet-strength labels for returnable bottles, containing 70 and 100 percent recycled fibers, respectively. These two products demonstrate good printability in flexo and offset and perform well in labeling trains, even in moist and cold conditions, as well as in their subsequent storage in refrigerators, ice buckets, coolers and freezers. With a reverse side suitable for good glue receptivity and good flatness, they are suitable for bottling lines even at high speeds.

‘In keeping with Lecta's ESG strategy, specifically, with its policy of forest certification and wood and pulp sourcing, this step towards incorporating recycled fiber as raw material in our specialty papers reinforces Lecta's position as a company committed to the circular economy and to the future,’ said the company in a statement.