At Taffarello, we have always paid close attention to the environment and sustainability. We believe that design should not only be beautiful and functional, but also respectful of our planet. For this reason, we are constantly looking for innovative materials and eco-friendly solutions to integrate into our projects and the messages we communicate.
Today we are proud to present our latest novelty: the new Taffarello shopping bags made in Paperlam.
What is Paperlam?
Paperlam is an innovative material, made from the coupling of paper with a biodegradable and compostable plastic film. This unique combination allows us to obtain a product that has the appearance and resistance of plastic, but that can be recycled entirely in the cycle of paper, without the need to separate the two components.
Why did we choose Paperlam?
The choice to use Paperlam for our new shopping bags is not accidental. This material perfectly reflects our values and allows us to offer our customers a product that is at the same time:
- Sustainable: Thanks to its recyclability with paper, Paperlam contributes to reducing the environmental impact and promoting a circular economy.
- Resistant and Durable: Our shopping bags are designed to be reused several times, resisting to wear and weight.
- Design: The aesthetics of Paperlam are clean and modern, in line with the style that has always distinguished Taffarello.
We are proud to be among the first in our field to make this choice, a small but significant step towards a more sustainable future. When you come to visit us in our showroom, you will not only discover the latest design trends, but you will take home your dreams in a bag that is good for the planet.
White Print on Kraft paper
New trends in colours and materials are often suggested to us by our Customers or are developed thanks to the conversations with our most important distributors.
Recycled kraft paper is experiencing an increasing success because it is the natural material par excellence and we are continuously asked print it in white. The candid white ink on the natural coloured material creates a surprising contrast, enhancing the ecological image of the paper.
Often a few simple tricks are enough to make the packaging pleasant and attractive: by using white on natural brown paper, we will also have a truly economical product with a result of sure effect.
Now a small technical note: as we will see later in the in-depth article on inks, the type and colour of the paper have a great influence on the colour result.
In the case of white on brown paper, the natural coloured paper “dirties” the whiteness of the white, making it a little gray. The best result is obtained by printing two coats of white, effectively creating a two-colour print. In this way, the coverage of the double coat will make the effect better. But we can do even more: in some cases, thanks to a particular setting of the printing machine, with the second coat we are able to transfer a greater amount of ink onto the paper with the result of having a truly candid white and a surprising effect.