A curated range of specialist papers from Japan and beyond,  from leading Japanese paper manufacturers including Takeo. This collection includes Takeo Tant Select linen-embossed papers, GF Smith Extract CupCycled papers, and other premium specialty papers suited to professional printing, luxury stationery, bookbinding, origami, letterpress and foil-blocking.

Takeo Tant Select — Linen-Embossed Japanese Paper

Tant Select is a specialist paper range manufactured by Takeo in Japan. The TS-1 series features a fine linen-style emboss applied to both sides of the sheet, with gentle translucency that makes the layered texture especially attractive against light. Available in a wide palette of colours at 116gsm, A4 size.

• Fine linen-style emboss, double-sided
• Gentle translucency — texture visible against light
• 116gsm — lightweight, tactile speciality-paper feel
• 100% virgin ECF fibre
• Suitable for lithographic printing, inkjet, HP Indigo, letterpress, hot-foil blocking, blind embossing and die-stamping
• Ideal for wedding stationery, invitations, menus, bookbinding, origami, lampshades and luxury packaging

GF Smith Extract — CupCycled Specialty Paper

Extract was developed by GF Smith using CupCycling technology, which recovers usable paper fibre from used disposable coffee cups — a waste stream that is notoriously difficult to recycle. Each sheet contains approximately 20% CupCycled fibre alongside virgin paper fibre, with an uncoated vellum-style finish and colour throughout the sheet. Available in a range of colours at 130gsm, A4 size.

• 20% CupCycled coffee-cup fibre
• Uncoated vellum-style finish
• 130gsm — substantial enough for handled documents and stationery
• FSC Mix certified
• Suitable for inkjet, laser, lithographic printing, letterpress, hot-foil blocking and screen printing
• Ideal for sustainable wedding stationery, eco-conscious brand collateral, menus, bookbinding and packaging inserts
• Limited remaining stock — the original Extract range has been succeeded by GF Smith Colorplan Extracted

Printing on Specialty Papers

Most papers in this collection are compatible with home inkjet printers. Use a manual or rear feed tray, select a premium or heavyweight-paper setting, and always test one sheet before a full print run. For professional results, these papers are suited to lithographic printing, letterpress, hot-foil blocking and screen printing. Full printer compatibility guidance is included on each individual product page.

Why Buy from Syntego?

Syntego has been supplying specialist papers for over 20 years, offering genuine, consistent stock with fast UK dispatch. Free UK delivery on orders over £10.