Application: Hobbies & Crafts

  • Excel

    Excel® is a light-weight, saturated cover material offered in Classic, Select, and Design Collections, each with unique color and finish combinations. The Classic Collection features traditional colors with a standard gloss finish and the Select Collection for a wider range of fashion-forward colors with a modern, satin finish.  The Design Collection is perfect when you require the look and finish of linen, but prefer the ease of use of a saturated material.  Excel® has a flexible slim-fitting composition and our library of stocked colors make it the designer’s choice for style with economy and the manufacturer’s ally in machine and hand-made production processes.  Excel® is perfect for creating eye-catching book covers, packaging, and stationery.

  • Greenleaf Paper

    Greenleaf Paper sets a new standard for premium cover and endleaf materials, offering a smoother, stronger, and more refined surface than traditional 80 lb kraft-based alternatives. Engineered for high-quality book production and packaging, Greenleaf delivers consistent performance across printing, stamping, and finishing processes. Its enhanced surface allows inks to sit cleanly and evenly, producing sharper detail and richer color whether using screen, UV, or offset printing. Greenleaf also accepts blind and foil stamping with exceptional clarity, minimizing impression distortion and ensuring crisp, professional results. Beyond print performance, Greenleaf’s reinforced strength and stability reduce tearing, cracking, and warping, allowing projects to maintain their integrity throughout production and everyday use. The result is a more durable, premium-looking finished product compared to lower-cost alternatives in this category. Ideal for hardcover books, endleaf applications, premium packaging, stationery, and specialty projects, Greenleaf Paper gives manufacturers a noticeable upgrade in quality, without requiring major changes to existing workflows.

  • Kivar 7

    Kivar 7 is a lightweight latex-saturated covering material that comes in simulated leather and cloth patterns. Kivar 7 is lightweight, durable and economical, and comes in 30 stock colours and 6 embossings.

  • Kivar Sutton

    Kivar Sutton simulates cloth patterns in a lightweight latex-saturated covering material.

    Standard colours are Navy Linen & Black Linen.

  • Lumina

    Lumina is an acrylic coated kraft based cover material with colours inspired by precious stones and metals. Lumina dazzles with its selection of fine shimmery pigments and neutral earthy tones. Lumina is acid free, carbon black free, lignin free, chlorine free, archival and recyclable.

  • Matador

    Matador® is an eco-friendly soft-touch material that offers the lush lavish feel of imported PU without breaking your wallet. The silky matte finish entices your senses and leaves you wanting more. Matador® is a water-based, saturated paper engineered with design enhancing capabilities to allow customization using superior offset and screen printing, foil stamping, blind stamping, and embossing. Feel the difference with Matador®.

  • Metal-X by Corvon

    Metal-X by Corvon has rich, metallic tones and distinctive textures that add to a dramatic visual appeal. Metal-X is a latex-saturated cover material that is ideal for set-up boxes and book coverings.

  • Mirage Classic®

    Mirage® Classic is the foundational offering within the Mirage® line. It is an acrylic-coated material designed to provide a matte, antique-style surface with a uniform, solid-color appearance. The material accepts heat-burnished decoration and is suitable for applications such as books, journals, bibles, multimedia packaging, jewelry boxes, and similar items that require a straightforward, traditional finish.

    For projects that require a more elevated, soft-touch, and premium leather-like feel, Montelena would be the better option.

  • Mirage Corsica®

    Mirage® Corsica is a cover material designed to replicate the look of softened, naturally worn leather. It features a water-based coating and a soft, smooth surface. The printed texture can range from lightly worn to more pronounced cracking, depending on the desired visual effect. Mirage® Corsica is commonly used for books, bibles, binders, journals, packaging, and similar applications requiring a subtly aged appearance.

    For projects that require a more refined, soft-touch leather feel with a premium presentation, Montelena is a far better option.

  • Mirage Distressed®

    Mirage® Distressed is designed to replicate the appearance of naturally aged leather through a subtle embossing pattern that provides an antiquated, weathered look. It offers a cost-effective way to achieve this style and is commonly used for bibles, religious books, photo books, yearbooks, packaging, photo mounts, diaries, journals, and similar applications.

    For projects that call for a more elevated soft-touch leather aesthetic with a refined finish, Montelena serves as the premium choice.

  • Mirage Nouveau®

    Mirage® Nouveau is a modern cover material designed with a tightly patterned, stitch-like appearance. It is available in several colors drawn from the Classic line and comes in three embossing patterns that can accommodate stamping or heat-burnishing for added definition. This material is used for items such as retail boxes, book covers, journals, and similar applications where a structured visual texture is desired.

    For projects that require a more refined, soft-touch leather aesthetic, Montelena is the more premium choice.

  • Mirage Pescara®

    Mirage® Pescara builds on the simplicity of the Classic line by incorporating a subtle Pescara texture and a soft-touch surface coating. The material maintains a natural finish and supports heat-burnished decoration. It is commonly used for books, journals, bibles, packaging, and similar projects that benefit from a modest textured appearance.

    For applications requiring a more premium soft-touch leather feel with enhanced refinement, Montelena is the better option.

  • Mirage Vintage®

    Mirage® Vintage is a material designed to replicate the look of aged leather. It’s available in two surface textures and can accept heat-burnished artwork for projects requiring a retro or antique-style appearance. It is commonly used for items such as books, binders, journals, bibles, and various types of packaging.

    For projects where a more premium or refined finish is needed, Montelena is a much better alternative.

  • Pellaq Iguana

    Pellaq Iguana is a Latex-saturated, high gloss, simulated leather cover material that comes in high-end iridescent reptile patterns.

    •Colorfast and moisture resistant.
    •Offered in enticing visuals, reminiscent of leather in bold or subtle reptile patterns: Lizard, Croco, Mallory, Pinseal, Glean and premium Iguana
    •Offers a scratch resistant, high gloss surface

  • Prestige®

    Prestige® combines the luxury of suede and the richness of velvet, with unparalleled quality and consistency. Available in range of classic reds, blues, and browns as well as contemporary pinks, oranges and greens, the Prestige® collection offers the perfect color to meet your design goals.  With exquisite foil and blind stamping abilities, decorative graphics can easily be applied to create distinctive, eye-appealing covers for products exclusivity across applications: box wraps, photo mattes, slipcases and hardcover books.

  • Radiance®

    Radiance® is a fashion-forward line with a brilliant, jewel tone, shimmer that radiates from a luminous, color shifting, topcoat. Offered in 9 chic colors, an array of modern textures, and both Plush (soft touch) and Polish (high gloss) finishes, Radiance® glistens with flair. The bold colors radiate through a coating of fine metallic pigments, offering a stunning shimmer effect and a brilliantly polished look to luxury packaging, jewelry boxes, cosmetics, accessories, multi-media, yearbooks, journals, diaries and more.

  • Rainbow 70#

    Available in more than 80 colors and 100 embossings, RAINBOW® is the market leader for dyed-through, colored kraft paper. Under the umbrella of the RAINBOW® line of products, our front runner RAINBOW® 70 not only brings excitement and versatility to the design process, but also takes the lead for both its economical and ecological advantages. RAINBOW® 70 upholds the U.S. standard for endleaf and side panels on hardcover juvenile trade books, and also makes it a brilliant choice for box wraps, slipcase covers and liners. Whatever application you choose, RAINBOW® 70 is sure to impress with its natural appearance and flawless finish.

  • Rainbow 80 Hemp

    Rainbow® 80 Hemp is an 80#, 100% PCW (Post Consumer Waste) Kraft that maintains exceptional stamping and printing capabilities in a diverse and environmentally friendly cover material. Rainbow® 80 is well-known as the market leader in covering material for full cover, side, spine, and endleaf for hardcover books, and makes a fine packaging wrap for a variety of industries such as wine & spirits, fragrance, fashion, apparel, food, etc.

    Rainbow® 80 makes the perfect canvas for screen printing, UV, and offset printing, or for decorating with blind or foil stamp. For optimal digital printing, custom Digital Black and Digital Opaque colors offer HP Indigo Certified options.

  • Rainbow 80# ®

    RAINBOW® 80# is a standard 80 lb cover material commonly used for full covers, sides, spines, and endleaf applications in hardcover book production. It is also used as a general-purpose wrap for packaging across a range of industries, including wine and spirits, fragrance, fashion, apparel, and food. The material provides added thickness compared to RAINBOW® 70 and is compatible with common printing methods such as screen, UV, and offset printing. It can also be decorated with blind or foil stamping. For projects requiring a smoother surface, stronger performance, and a more premium finished result, customers may want to consider Greenleaf Paper as an enhanced alternative.

  • Rainbow Essex

    Essex combines 80# is a dyed-through kraft with a subtle print and tactile cloth embossing, giving a linen-like visual that’s intended for packaging and book covers requiring minimal strength. Unfortunately, this product is currently discontinued.

  • Rainbow Exposé®

    Exposé™ is a straightforward dyed-through kraft paper with a soft-touch surface. It performs adequately for basic uses such as boxes, slipcases, game boards, bags, albums, and general packaging. It is fully recyclable and offers a budget-friendly option for standard applications.

    For customers looking for a more refined appearance, stronger performance, and overall better value, we recommend Mano as the preferred alternative.

  • Rainbow LX (Rainbow 9)®

    Rainbow® LX is a functional covering option suitable for standard applications where basic durability and flexibility are acceptable. It is available in various colors, and its intended to meet very basic needs. Rainbow® LX may be considered for projects with limited performance demands or where cost and availability are primary considerations, but for a more impressive option, we’d suggest considering Titan, our newest offering.

  • Silktouch Thermo by Skivertex

    Silktouch Thermo features the look and exceptionally soft feel of nubuck and plush leathers.

  • Skivertex

    Skivertex is a simulated leather cover material that comes in 20 patterns for a total of 318 offerings. It is also known as Kivar-9.

  • Skivertex Sanigal

    Skivertex Sanigal is a European inspired, premium grade, simulated leather covering material (may also be referred to as Kivar® 9)

    It is a Latex-saturated covering material available in 318 standard offerings. An industry standard for luxury and decorative packaging applications.

  • Skivertex Ultra

    Skivetex Ultra is a latex saturated, nylon reinforced decorative cover material that comes in 22 colours through 6 embossings.

  • Skivertex Vellin

    Skivertex Vellin is a European inspired, premium grade, simulated leather covering material (may also be referred to as Kivar® 9).

    This latex-saturated covering material is available in 318 standard offerings. Skivertex is an industry standard for luxury and decorative packaging applications.

  • Skivertex Vicuana

    Skivertex Vicuana is a European inspired, premium grade, simulated leather covering material (may also be referred to as Kivar® 9).

    Latex-saturated covering material available in 318 standard offerings. An industry standard for luxury and decorative packaging applications.

  • Sports Cover Golf

    Just as the dimples on a golf ball increase its Magnus force, adding this signature pattern to your sports and multimedia packaging is sure to give your design a lift! If you’re looking to attract golf aficionados far and wide, drive an ace with Golf Sports Cover®, a textured cover material that achieves one of the world’s most renowned sporting patterns by adding a special embossing and coating to its white saturated substrate base. Choose Golf Sports Cover® for a look that’s not just an art, it’s a science.

  • Summit by Skivertex

    Summit by Skivertex is a durable latex saturated cover material with great visuals. It is a great alternative to expensive cloth.

  • Tanalin Ten

    Introducing Tanalin Ten, a versatile coated paper that’s latex saturated, ideal for a myriad of applications including packaging, book covers, photo albums, and menus. Available in an extensive array of colors and finishes, you can opt for solid hues or explore special finishes like Zebu (marble look) and Dull (matte finishes).

    Tanalin Ten offers a cost-effective solution for projects where traditional cloth may be too costly. Its leather-like appearance elevates a variety of turned-edge applications, providing a sophisticated touch to your projects.

  • Umbra

    Step into the shadow with Umbra, a matte-coated paper defined by depth, control, and restraint. Its smooth, glare-free finish absorbs light rather than reflecting it, giving books, journals, packaging, and stationery a refined, tactile presence. Built for projects that value substance over shine, Umbra delivers premium performance, lasting durability, and exceptional value.

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