Imitlin Silver Silk A4 Paper 130gsm | 20 Sheets

Cool, luminous and impeccably finished — GF Smith Imitlin Metal Silver is a premium 130gsm paper from Fedrigoni's Imitlin Metal range: a collection of coloured, metallic-surface papers made from virgin fibres with pulp-dyed, light-fast colours. The E21 Silk embossing gives a refined single-sided silver silk finish with a clean, bright metallic shimmer, while the plain silver reverse keeps both faces looking polished. Imitlin Metal is Carbon Black free, FSC® certified, and features an anti-fingerprint treatment with high abrasion resistance and excellent tear and folding strength. Especially well-suited to lining, luxury packaging and premium stationery applications.

Imitlin Silver Silk A4 Paper — Key Facts

• Brand: GF Smith Imitlin (Fedrigoni)
• Range: Imitlin Metal — E21 Silk embossing
• Colour: Silver (single-sided silk metallic emboss, plain silver reverse)
• Size: A4 (210mm × 297mm)
• Weight: 130gsm
• Finish: Single-sided silk metallic emboss (one side coated)
• Fibres: Virgin fibres, pulp-dyed, light-fast colours
• Treatment: Anti-fingerprint, high abrasion resistance, excellent tear and folding strength
• Certifications: FSC® certified, Carbon Black free, acid-free, recyclable, elemental chlorine-free
• Pack size: 20 sheets
• Delivery: Free UK delivery on orders over £10

Printer Compatibility

Imitlin Metal Silver is highly suitable for printing, but your results will depend on the type of printer you use. Because it has a shimmering coated surface and a textured E21 Silk embossing on one side, it behaves differently to standard paper.

Laser printers (recommended): Laser printers generally perform best on this paper. Heat fuses dry toner directly onto the coated surface, delivering sharp text and crisp graphics that won’t smudge or bleed.

Inkjet printers (use with care): Most home inkjets will work, but patience is required. Because the metallic coating reduces paper porosity, wet ink cannot absorb quickly — ink may pool or bleed slightly. Allow sheets to dry completely (sometimes several hours) before handling to avoid smudging.

Tips for best results:

• Print on the right side: The E21 Silk emboss is on one side only — the reverse is plain silver. Load the paper carefully so you’re printing on the embossed side.
• Adjust your paper type setting: Change from “Plain Paper” to Heavyweight, Cardstock, or Glossy/Coated. This slows the feed and adjusts heat or ink deployment for better results.
• Feed manually: Feed one sheet at a time through the manual bypass tray to prevent jams.
• Test first: Always run a single test sheet before committing to a full print run.

For more guidance, see our blog: How to Print on Pearlescent Paper and Card at Home.

Ideal Uses

• 🤍 Silver wedding anniversary invitations and stationery
• 📦 Luxury packaging lining and box interiors
• 🎓 Certificates, awards and graduation stationery
• 🍽️ Premium menu cards and place cards for events
• ✂️ Luxury card making, die cutting and paper crafts
• 🎁 High-end gift wrapping and packaging inserts

For Restaurants, Hotels & Hospitality Venues

Imitlin Metal Silver is a sleek, contemporary choice for restaurants, hotels and hospitality venues looking for a premium paper with a clean metallic finish. The anti-fingerprint treatment keeps menus and place cards looking pristine through service. The silver silk emboss suits modern tasting menus, New Year’s Eve event stationery, corporate hospitality programmes and any occasion where precision and polish are the brief.

Eco Credentials

Imitlin Metal is FSC® certified, Carbon Black free, and made from virgin fibres with pulp-dyed light-fast colours — produced by Fedrigoni, a manufacturer with a strong commitment to responsible and sustainable paper production.

Why Choose Syntego?

We’re an authorised UK stockist of GF Smith papers, offering genuine, consistent stock with fast UK dispatch. Orders over £10 qualify for free UK delivery.