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Thrusafe

A fully transparent window in hybrid Durasafe substrate (paper - polymer - paper).

Thread

A vertical strip (made of a synthetic, metallic or other material) added to the substrate during paper production.

Thermochomatic ink

Ink that changes colour in response to a source of heat or cold. Once the heat source has been removed, the colour change (shift)...

Stripe

A strip printed on a synthetic substrate, giving it the appearance of a traditional security thread.

Printed Embossed Anticopy Key

A security feature that is integrated in the background printing and consists of structures that are modulated in terms of direction and angle. When...

Stencil (Schablon) printing

A printing technique that uses a multi-colour print plate image. The use of templates ensures the colours don't bleed.

Staples

The binding of a document (booklet) with the use of staples.

Spectrum

This anti-copy protection is based on latent image technology and provides a change in colour and design, depending on the angle of view and/or...

Spark orbital

An optically variable ink changes colour and brightness, giving the impression of dynamic movement. A bright ring can be seen moving around a central...

Spark

An optically variable ink that changes colour and brightness, giving the impression of dynamic movement.

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