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News and insights for specialty paper decisions
A lightweight material knowledge hub for color reference, surface selection, wine labels, ReFiber custom briefs and compliance notes. Designers and brand teams can use it to keep material decisions moving.
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Why does screen color differ from print color?
Screen color differs from print color because screens emit light while paper reflects light through fibers, coating, ink and finishing. VANGLAM treats on-screen color values as digital reference only; final color should be confirmed with a physical paper sample and spectrophotometer.
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A practical VANGLAM guide to wine label paper selection, covering wet scenarios, shelf impact, adhesive compatibility and finishing routes.
Jun 14, 2026 · 5 min readLuxury packagingSpecialty paper for luxury packaging: a buyer's guideA practical QiLi Paper guide for choosing specialty paper for luxury packaging by application, surface, gsm, finishing and sample confirmation.
Jun 22, 2026 · 7 min readSoft touchSoft touch paper vs matte lamination: which should luxury packaging use?Compare soft-touch paper and matte lamination for cosmetics, fragrance, labels and premium packaging projects.
Jun 22, 2026 · 6 min readSurfacePearlescent vs embossed vs textured paper: choosing a finishA VANGLAM guide comparing pearlescent paper, embossed paper and textured specialty paper for premium packaging and labels.
Jun 22, 2026 · 6 min readDigital printPaper for HP Indigo: what to test before a digital runA print-house checklist for testing specialty paper on HP Indigo or other digital printing routes before short-run label and packaging production.
Jun 22, 2026 · 6 min readGSMGSM paper weight guide for packagingA packaging buyer's guide to matching gsm paper weight with labels, box wraps, cards, shopping bags, inserts and premium packaging structures.
Jun 22, 2026 · 6 min readReFiberWhat belongs in a ReFiber custom paper brief?A VANGLAM ReFiber brief checklist covering specification, gsm, color, surface, application, process and pulp composition.
Jun 10, 2026 · 4 min readSurfacePearl, tactile, coated or embossed: how to choose a surface?A VANGLAM surface guide for choosing pearlescent, tactile, coated and embossed specialty paper directions.
Jun 7, 2026 · 5 min readComplianceHow should certificate and sustainability claims be checked?A QiLi Paper compliance note on certificate scope, upload evidence, sustainability wording and project confirmation.
Jun 3, 2026 · 4 min read