Monthly Archives: January 2018
Hidden Multi Colour
Optically variable security feature, created using a combination of offset and inkless intaglio printing. When viewed under different angles, a hidden image is revealed,...
Hilities
Minute fluorescent particles that are added during paper production.
Guilloche
Fine (complex) shapes comprising interwoven continuous lines, arranged in geometric patterns.
Jasper
A security feature that displays different information, depending on the angle of view (incidence of light).
Jasper displays optical effects achieved through dynamic embossing.
Fibres
Cotton or synthetic fibres of different colours that are added to the pulp during paper production, causing them to become embedded at different depths...
Dovid laminate
A synthetic material containing an optically variable feature composed of grids that diffract light. This allows various images and effects to be generated, including...
Deffractive optical Variable device
An optically variable feature composed of grids that diffract light. This allows various images and effects to be generated, including colour changes (shifts) as...
Domino
Perceptible relief (in the form of shapes or symbols) added for the benefit of the visually impaired. Domino has the appearance of a domino:...
Cornerstone watermark
An image and/or text created during the paper production process by varying the density of the paper.
This type of watermark consists of lighter and...
Continuous strip
A vertical strip (made of a synthetic, metallic or other material) added to the substrate during paper production.
This strip is continuous.
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