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Substrates

Banknote and document security starts here

We have been producing durable and cost-efficient substrates to protect against counterfeiting for more than 50 years. Traditional craftsmanship has developed into high-tech state of the art manufacturing that fulfills the exacting requirements of our customers.

Notes are exposed to many stresses: soiling, contamination and mechanical wear and damage ultimately lead to the banknotes removal from circulation. Central banks anticipate this, and have to provide replacements ahead of time, incurring replacement costs. And the authentication of worn banknotes and documents is challenging for automated processing systems. At the same time, forgers try to take advantage of third-party assets and data –passports, driver’s license papers, vouchers, and tickets are targeted in addition to banknotes.

Our banknote and security papers offer the ideal solution: robust substrates that also present a significant barrier for counterfeiters. Users can be confident that they are using a legitimate means of payment or security document – and companies reduce their risk of falling victim to product forgers. The full range of established and innovative security features can be integrated into our substrates.

Substrates for demanding requirements

Solutions for a diversity of environments

Optimum processability in printing and finishing

Compatible with all security features

Eco-friendly and sustainable production

Banknote papers

Premium durable substrates

Hybrid ADDvance® and Hybrid®

With Hybrid ADDvance® we have developed a banknote architecture that breaks new ground in sustainability and durability with uncompromising security. The innovative substrate protects a cotton core with an ultra-thin film of polymers.

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The Green Banknote™ Initiative

Our award-winning solution for greater sustainability is the Green Banknote™ — a Hybrid ADDvance® banknote with the lowest carbon footprint but with no compromise on durability and security.

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Durable substrates

LongLife™ durable paper

Our LongLife™ banknote papers are coated with a special protective lacquer to increase their useful life in circulation.

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Green LongLife™ banknote paper

Durable, sustainable and ideally suited for all denominations and circulation conditions: Green LongLife makes sustainability straightforward and secure.

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Proven standard substrates

Cotton banknote paper

The standard banknote paper: cotton is the most trusted material for banknotes, and is also the most widely used globally.

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Security papers

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Standard security paper

The standard security paper with cylinder mould watermark is produced from natural materials, and enables the integration of all standard security features.

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TonerFix™ security paper

TonerFix™ paper was developed specifically for laser printing, offering ideal toner absorption.

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JetFix® security paper

JetFix® is very well suited to inkjet printing. Color pigments permeate the material’s surface – so attempts at manipulation are immediately detectable.

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If you have any questions about our end-to-end business solutions or about our SecurityTech company, seek expert advice, or want to give us your feedback, our team is here to support you, anytime.