Tant Select Powdered Snow Double Sided Embossed Paper 116gsm | Takeo Japan

Discontinued specialist paper — available while supplies last. Takeo Tant Select TS-3 N-9 ‘Powdered Snow’ is a premium white embossed paper at 116gsm, manufactured in Japan by Takeo. This stock is no longer available through UK paper merchants, making remaining inventory a rare find for designers, print studios and paper enthusiasts.

TS-3 combines a very fine embossed pattern with flatter areas within the surface, creating a tactile, snow-like texture with gentle translucency. The embossed character is visible from both sides. Subtler and less geometric than TS-7 Diamond and less decorative than TS-10 Foliage, it is an understated, versatile stock that works beautifully wherever a refined texture is needed. The mixture of textured and flatter areas can also produce interesting and varied printing effects. A4 size (210mm × 297mm). Pack of 10 sheets.

Tant Select TS-3 N-9 — Key Facts

• Manufacturer: Takeo, Japan
• Range: Tant Select TS-3
• Retail name: Powdered Snow
• Colour: N-9 Premium White
• Size: A4 (210mm × 297mm)
• Weight: 116gsm
• Finish: Fine emboss with flatter areas — snow-like texture, visible from both sides
• Effect: Gentle translucency; subtler than TS-7 Diamond, less decorative than TS-10 Foliage
• Fibre: 100% virgin ECF fibre
• Pack size: 10 sheets
• Availability: Discontinued — limited remaining stock
• Delivery: Free UK delivery on orders over £10

About ECF Fibre

Tant Select TS-3 is manufactured from 100% virgin ECF (Elemental Chlorine Free) fibre. ECF means elemental chlorine gas is not used during pulp bleaching. This is distinct from totally chlorine-free (TCF) or unbleached production. The paper is paper-based and suitable for recycling where local facilities accept embossed speciality paper.

Printing & Finishing

Tant Select TS-3 is a versatile specialist stock suited to a wide range of printing and finishing methods. At 116gsm it feeds well through most home inkjet printers — use a manual or rear feed tray, select a premium or heavyweight-paper setting, and test one sheet before printing a full batch. Text, logos and line artwork reproduce well, and the subtle snow-like texture adds quiet character to the finished piece.

For professional finishing, Tant Select TS-3 is well suited to:

• Office inkjet printing
• Lithographic printing
• Silk-screen printing
• Letterpress
• Hot-foil blocking
• Blind embossing and die-stamping
• HP Indigo (with appropriate Sapphire treatment)

A few things worth knowing: large solid ink areas may look intentionally varied because of the mix of embossed and flat sections — this is part of the paper’s character. Allow inkjet ink to dry completely before stacking. Laser printing is possible but worth testing, as heat and roller pressure may slightly soften the texture.

Ideal Uses

• 💌 Wedding invitation inserts, order-of-service sheets and belly bands
• 🍽️ Menus, place settings and event stationery
• ❄️ Winter and Christmas designs — the snow-like texture is especially evocative
• 💡 Lampshades and luminaires — the gentle translucency works beautifully when backlit
• 📚 Bookbinding, endpapers and presentation sheets
• 🎊 Origami, paper folding and paper crafts
• 📦 Luxury packaging liners and high-end brand collateral
• ✂️ Letterpress and foil-blocked stationery

Why Buy from Syntego?

Syntego has been supplying specialist papers for over 20 years, offering genuine, consistent stock with fast UK dispatch. This is discontinued specialist stock — order while supplies last. Orders over £10 qualify for free UK delivery.