House swatch photography. Colour and texture vary with the light.
Gmund · Gmund Manteco
Gmund Manteco Black
Black, Soft, velvety cotton surface with a textile character and fine visible fibres. 320 gsm, textured surface.
The colour shown here is an on-screen approximation. Paper shifts under different light, order a sample before you lock a shade.
Specifications
| Range | Gmund |
|---|---|
| Collection | Gmund Manteco |
| Shade | Black |
| Weight | 320 gsm |
| Surface | textured |
| Dyed through | No |
Techniques we run on it
- Letterpress
- Blind deboss
- Emboss
- Foil stamping
- Screen printing
- Flat digital / offset
How it behaves in production
- Not suitable for laser or inkjet
- Cotton particles can lift onto blankets; soft blankets, regular washes
- Coloured shades are only partly suited to offset
- Looks best with little ink: blind deboss, letterpress, foil
- Shade and inclusions vary between makings
- 24 h drying
Common questions
- Is Gmund Manteco Black dyed through?
- No. The cut edge shows the stock's own material and construction.
- Which print methods and finishes work on Gmund Manteco Black?
- We offer Letterpress, Blind deboss, Emboss, Foil stamping, Screen printing, Flat digital / offset.
- What weights do you stock Gmund Manteco Black in?
- 320 gsm.
- Can I see it before I order?
- Yes. Screens flatten texture and shift colour. Ask for a physical sample before choosing your stock.
Pairs beautifully with
Three combinations that hold up on press. Open one and the Studio starts with the stock, the foil and the ink already locked in.
Gmund Manteco Black + Muted Aged Gold · 179-2M
Muted Aged Gold is the only honest way to get a light mark onto a sheet this dark — ink would sink into it. On a textured stock the foil sits proud and the sheet stays matte around it.
Compatibility matrix
Start this combinationGmund Manteco Black + Aged Gold · 179M
Aged Gold is the only honest way to get a light mark onto a sheet this dark — ink would sink into it. On a textured stock the foil sits proud and the sheet stays matte around it.
Compatibility matrix
Start this combinationGmund Manteco Black + Brass Gold · 181
Brass Gold is the only honest way to get a light mark onto a sheet this dark — ink would sink into it. On a textured stock the foil sits proud and the sheet stays matte around it.
Compatibility matrix
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