Brand Protection
The authenticity, security and integrity of brands, logos, products and packaging are the be-all and end-all of every business and represent a strategic asset from an economic and value viewpoint.
Our Brand Protection and Security solutions offer designers, printers, and brand owners an expansive range of papers and selfadhesive materials with high technological content and security elements that can be used singularly or together for greater protection. All the solutions are customizable, always guaranteeing high aesthetic quality and excellent levels of performance.
The wide range of Brand Protection and Security products and services and the variety of anti-counterfeiting and anti-tampering materials and functions make it possible to respond in a specific way to every request, assigning first defense to security papers and effective self-adhesive materials.
Paper integrated solutions
Watermark
This technique, invented in the 13th century, permits the production during the paper formation phase, when the fibrous pulp is still almost totally composed of water, of extremely detailed, monotone watermarks with a wide range of light and dark shades. The beauty of the result and the likeness to the image to be reproduced are down to the absolute precision in the preparation of the punches that create reliefs and depressions on the paper layer and the variations in opacity visible against the light. Attempts at counterfeiting are, as a result, easily recognizable, also on the part of an observer who is not an expert.
Fibers and planchettes
Anti-counterfeiting elements that can be added to the pulp, or applied superficially to the paper support, randomly or according to a precise process, also in combination, include fibers, corianders (or planchettes) and a number of special pigments. These natural or synthetic security elements can be of varying dimensions, of a colour visible in natural light or made visible by means of suitable UV illumination. One very sophisticated anti-counterfeiting tool are special pigments, obtained according to the Up Conversion principle, visible in the presence of IR laser beams.
Sensitizing treatment
In the event of a counterfeiting attempt, sensitized Security paper has the characteristic of developing immediately detectable and recognizable colored marks and spots. The areas affected by tampering and alteration, such as the cancellation of the signature on a cheque are, in fact, colored in a different way compared to the background color of the paper.
Silkscreen band
The screen printing of paper is one the latest processes applied to the paper. It’s referred as direct since the ink passes directly from the matrix/frame to the paper. Its particular characteristic is that of adapting to any type of support, permitting, therefore, the use of a wide range of anti-counterfeit inks: visible, invisible, pearlescent, photochromic, thermochromic, etc.
Reactive varnish
The use of coatings not visible to the naked eye, but only with UV or IR equipment, is a covert security system, that is, identifiable only with special devices, such as an ultraviolet Blacklight or specific selected frequency readers. Their identification is only possible if the presence of the treatment is known.
Black inner layer
Products such as playing cards and lottery tickets require 100% opacity to prevent variable data from being visible from one side to the other. Inserting a black layer inside a multilayer cardboard makes it possible to obtain this level of security without affecting printability and the surface appearance.
Bespoke color and/or embossing
A white printed paper has the typical white edge and is easily reproducible, in contrast with a pulp-colored paper, the authenticity of which is evidently verifiable. Coloring the pulp, therefore, results in an effective level of anti-counterfeiting for packaging. The color in the pulp – a characteristic obtained only in the paper mill – is, moreover, a strong vehicle for brand identity, especially if customized.Customized embossing adds a further level of complexity, increasing the difficulty of reproducing the paper, besides contributing to improving the perception of the brand. Embossing also offers aesthetic benefits, both visual and tactile, and has a natural function, that of resistance to scratches and better handling of the packaging, etc.
Self-adhesive solutions
Tamper-evident
Void products show clear signs of tampering when removed from the item or product they have been applied to. Void labels leave a design or text on the substrate and are impossible to reposition once removed. Available in different colors, the design of our void materials can be personalized according to client requirements.A new range of products, specifically designed to tear the cardboard where the seal is applied in the event of attempted removal, leaving evidence of tampering. These materials can be applied to pharmaceutical products, in full comp
Ultra-destructible
These products have “ultra-destructible” properties, making them very difficult to remove. Once the label is applied, it breaks in the event of attempted removal, leaving evidence of tampering. Available in white and clear versions.
Delaminating
Tamper-evident labels printed on delamination materials are a powerful deterrent to theft and relabeling as they delaminate when removed. Security elements can be added on demand.
Holographic
Holograms are powerful allies in security labeling and can be personalized. A tailored hologram design featuring micro and nano-text, laser-activated information and other hidden details can be also registered with the Industrial Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA) database for security and copyright protection.
Security paper
Papers free of optical brightening agents, with and without fibers (visible or UV luminescent).It is possible to integrate customized fibers, watermarks and threads into the label material. A suitable solution for all security labels that require security papers for authentication.
Post stamps and visa
To serve the security needs of governmental bodies and the postal industry. A wide range of materials for postage stamps, tax, fiscal and security stamps, visas and security labels.Application sectors
As the Fedrigoni Group, we believe that excellence is not only achieved through luxurious features, but also with a product characterized by excellence and most importantly, with authenticity and great attention to detail. Driven by the goal of constant growth, our priority is to continuously increase and guarantee the best quality possible for our products, starting with their security.
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Fashion
and luxury clothing
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Jewelry
and watches
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Fine food
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Wine
and spirits
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Pharmaceuticals
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Beauty
and fragrances
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High-tech components
and electronic devices
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Cultural
heritage
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Museum and
Entertainment
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Documents
and postal
A story of unique production
From our paper to all self-adhesive solutions, we can exclusively take care of your brand protection project without using any external suppliers.
By managing everything directly ourselves we can insert anti-counterfeiting elements like watermarks, security threads, fibres, tiny dots, pigments and sensitisers directly into the paper during the production process, or apply further security features such as holographic foil and silk-screen stripes to the surface.
Security Papers
Papers for passports, cheques, visas, revenue stamps, postal stamps, tickets for events and concerts, lotteries and elections.
