Did You Know ...

...The Black Death played a surprisingly important role in the evolution of printing. This devastation plague ravaged Europe from 1346 to 1353. After the plague, a surplus of unneeded, worn clothes led to the invention of "rag paper" which was less expensive than parchment made from sheepskin or vellum made from calfskin.

Black Death Medieval Rag Paper

Did you know that...

...today, there's a vast array of specialized papers designed for specific purposes and tailored for different print technologies. Different finishes (glossy, matte, satin), a variety of card stocks, bond papers, recycled paper and specialty papers (silk-coated, soft touch, metallic, etc.) allow for greater customization and aesthetic appeal than ever before.

Specialty papers can help make your message stand out!

Want to know more? Ask your Allegra Plymouth rep about specialty papers today!

Green, red, purple, gold, turquoise, orange, black, ochre, silver textured paper

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