Antalis launches 2U Silk and 2U Digital Silk

Print Solutions

Antalis has announced the launch of 2U Silk and 2U Digital Silk, two high performance coated papers designed to meet the evolving demands of commercial printers. With an Antalis Green Star System rating of four, both products combine premium quality with strong environmental credentials, making them ideal for sustainable printed communications.

As part of the company’s expanding portfolio of environmentally responsible coated papers, 2U Silk and 2U Digital Silk are engineered to deliver print performance while supporting sustainability goals. They offer print clarity and high definition precision, producing crisp detail and vibrant colours that enhance the visual impact of printed materials.

2U Silk is available in a broad range of weights from 115 to 400 g/m2 across SRA1, SRA2 and B1 formats. It provides excellent opacity across all grammages and a double sided, smooth coated surface that ensures optimal image reproduction.

2U Digital Silk is optimised for both dry toner and liquid toner laser printers, offering excellent runnability at all production speeds. It is available in weights from 115 to 400 g/m2 and in SRA3 and B2+ digital press compatible sizes. 

n addition to their technical benefits, both papers are FSC Mix Credit certified, ensuring that they are responsibly sourced and meet stringent environmental standards. 

The core stock range meets the majority of customer needs, supported by an ex mill service. Antalis offer rapid access to high volume mill stocked products within just seven days, alongside a flexible cutter reel service that delivers bespoke or ‘pinch’ sizes in as little as 15 days.

Category manager Ben Cahill commented, ‘2U Silk and 2U Digital Silk are both very impressive, coated papers. With excellent environmental credentials, they are a great option for printers and their clients looking to produce printed communications sustainably.’