Gmund Used Paper: What it is & Why it’s a Designer Favorite
Yes, LCI Paper offers “Used” paper, and yes, we get lots of interesting questions about it. In this post, we answer those questions and tell you all about our “used” paper, Gmund Used, and why this luxury recycled paper collection is a designer favorite.
Gmund Used Paper is Not…
Before we get into what Gmund Used is (and why it’s awesome), let’s first go over what it is not:
Since Gmund Used is manufactured by creatively REusing paper from multiple sources, it was given the brand name “Used” by Gmund Paper. Despite its name, Gmund Used paper has NOT been returned, printed on, written on, damaged, dirtied, or “used” in any way.
Gmund Used Paper is… a Uniquely Reused, Recycled, Designer Paper Collection
Now that we have any brand name confusion out of the way, what is Gmund Used? It is a sustainable, eco-friendly, luxury recycled paper collection made from 100% recycled (used) paper.
How Gmund Used is Made
Used is made up of 100% recycled paper from multiple sources:
- 80% from premium FSC Certified, recycled de-inked pulp
- 20% from packaging waste generated on site at Gmund Paper Mill
This 20% is collected and thrown right into the pulper instead of going through an external recycling process. This means no additional transport, less energy, and fewer chemicals are required to manufacture Used paper.
Thanks to innovation and maximum fiber reclamation, paper that would otherwise have been discarded is transformed into designer quality recycled paper – a true trash to treasure story.
Gmund Used Paper is a Collection of 10 Intentionally Undefined, Unique Colors
The Used collection consists of 10 intentionally undefined, unique colors, each with a matte finish with subtle, natural inclusions, giving these recycled sheets authenticity and character. What does “intentionally undefined” mean? Think, not quite purple/not quite brown, or kind of gray/kind of green. The colors are striking, sophisticated, and shades you won’t find in other recycled paper collections. Due to their unique nature, Gmund chose to number the colors as opposed to naming them (Used 0-9).
However, as paper, print, and design lovers, we know that color has meaning and evokes emotion, so below is our best effort to describe the unique Used colors in everyday terms.
So you can see the colors in person, we also offer Gmund Used swatch books, Gmund Used swatch decks, and individual samples.
A Description of the 10 Used Colors
Used 0 – A Soft, Farmhouse White
Used 0 is a soft white color similar to a farmhouse white or soft cotton.
Used 1 – A Light, Cool Gray
Used 1 is a light, neutral, cool gray. Think cloudy skies and foggy mornings.
Used 2 – A Strong Charcoal Gray
A much darker gray, Used 3 is a sophisticated shade of charcoal with strong hints of blue and green.
Used 3 – A Feminine Peachy/Blush
Used 3 is a soft, feminine blush color closer to a pale peach than a pink.
Used 4 – A Dusty Purple
Used 4 is not quite purple, not quite gray, but a cross between. It is best described as a dusty purple.
Used 5 – A Rich Plum
A rich, deep shade of purple, Used 5 is reminiscent of ripe plums or red grapes.
Used 6 – An Orchid Pink
Used 6 is not quite pink, not quite purple, but a cross between. Its hue is similar to orchids or rhododendrons.
Used 7 – A Striking Red/Orange
Attention-grabbing Used 7 is a red/orange that brings bold spice and fresh citrus to mind.
Used 8 – A Deep Green
Used 8 is a deeply saturated dark teal or forest green. Think evergreens and holidays.
Used 9 – A Faded Royal
Used 9 is a faded royal blue color. Classic, comforting, and inviting, it’s the color of a lake on a sunny day or a favorite old worn in teeshirt.
Gmund Used Paper is Certified Eco-Friendly
Used isn’t just eco-friendly because it’s recycled, but also for these reasons:
- Cradle to Cradle Certified® Silver: A globally recognized standard for safe and sustainable products manufactured for the circular economy
- Electricity needed for the production is made by hydropower
- CO2 Neutral: Unavoidable CO2 emissions are 100% offset by by Gmund’s support of wind energy projects around the world
- FSC® certified
Gmund Used Paper Prints Beautifully
Gmund Used prints beautifully using a variety of methods. Your high value design will look great on Used no matter how you choose to print it.
- Offset
- Letterpress
- Silk-screen
- Blind embossing
- Hot foil stamping
- Paper etching
- Die cutting
- Digital
Uses for Used: An Awesome & Unique Packaging Paper
With an ever-growing consumer and corporate demand for eco-friendly paper packaging materials, packaging designers are finding themselves seeking recycled, sustainable papers more and more.
Fully recycled, fully recyclable, and manufactured with the environment and sustainability in mind, Gmund Used is a natural choice for environmentally friendly packaging paper. As an added bonus, it comes in all those cool colors that make creative packaging designs stand out on shelves!
The Perfect Paper for Sophisticated & Sustainable Branding
Gmund Used is the perfect backdrop for creative, stand-out branding design that companies can also feel good about. It’s great for unique, environmentally-friendly business cards, brochures, hang tags, mailings, and more.
A Great Paper for Eco Friendly Invitations & Stationery
For invitation and stationery design, Used cards and envelopes are available in a variety of sizes and shapes. Mix and match those sophisticated colors to design recycled invitations like no other!
What will you use Used for? Order some samples, try it out, see how it can enhance your high-value, eco-friendly design.
