We love Blind Embossing at Dynamic Print but sometimes people want us to emboss paper that really isn’t suitable. So today I thought I would explain what we like to use for this old fashion process and the reasons why ..
1 of our favourite papers would have to be the 540gsm (grams per square meter), Colorplan made by GF Smith.. This paper is a premium card stock. This thickness gives you a substantial depth for the embossing to push into — the heavier the stock, the more pronounced and tactile the emboss becomes. Its ideal for luxury branding, wedding stationery, or high-end packaging where the feel is just as important as the look!
2. Colorplan’s Natural Fibre Composition. Colorplan is made from 100% virgin pulp and is uncoated, which simply means that the fibres are long and loosely bound compared to coated or synthetic paper stocks. This natural fibre structure allows the material to respond beautifully to pressure — it pushes up (or down for debossing) cleanly and holds details well.
It also resists cracking or tearing, which can be an issue with lower-quality or overly processed papers.
3. Surface – Colorplan has a subtle texture (depending on the finish chosen of course), which compliments embossing beautifully. It catches the light differently when raised, giving your emboss an elegant play of shadows — especially nice on deep debossing or blind embossing.
4. Colour – The Colorplan is dyed all the way through, not surface printed. So when you emboss it, you don’t get any of that white “core” showing through — the colour it stays rich and consistent, even on raised or indented areas. That’s a huge plus for design integrity.
So in short: 350gsm or 540gsm Colorplan works especially well for embossing because it’s thick, naturally fibrous, holds detail, and maintains colour — all of which are crucial for a clean, sharp, and visually rich emboss.
Do you want help picking a Colorplan shade that embosses especially well, or thinking of pairing it with foil or print? Fancy a free sample ? Then get in touch
