Perrakis Papers

Sample Book

The Sample Book Perrakis Premium Papers 2025, is the foundation upon which creative ideas will take shape and texture.

It is the starting point that will support creativity, express every desire, and meet every need. White and colored papers for packaging, publishing, and artistic projects.

 

Price per Item €40.00

Sample Book

Our swatchbook consists of 3 pieces A, B & C each page is one different paper with information and code number, indicating eco certifications, complementary envelopes, price range and code number. Our constant interaction with paper-makers, designers and techniques, makes our Perrakis Papers Premium Collection the ideal series for printing business cards, boxes, labels, editions and works of art reproductions. All the papers in this swatchbook are suitable for offset printing, lithography, foil printing, die cutting, silkscreen, embossing and folding. Most papers are suitable for digital printing. Each colored is due colored in the pulp. There is no change in color therefore when the paper is folded or cut. Colour resistance to uv rays is also an important feature for packaging and book covers.

The swatchbook consists of 3 pieces that are not simple the papers we have in stock. They are the basic tool for printed communication. Get started, browse and come along with us, in the world of paper. We’ve selected for you the finest papers for printed communication, originated from the most innovative and reliable paper-producers in the world.

 

In each sheet there is information on the eco specification, cost and digital printing compatibility. Each sample has the name of the paper and one unique number. The first  number is the swatchbook 1,2 or 3. The second number is the chapter i.e. 1.2 Eco, 1.9 Munken. The third number is the code of the paper and weight. The second chapter starts with 2 and the third with 3. Finally in each page on the left top there is an increasing number for easier use.

Ecological papers & technical specifications

 

At Perrakis Papers, we are committed to keeping the planet alive. Therefore, we believe in the minimum footprint of paper production on the environment. The sustainability of materials and the reduction of energy consumption, are processes of vital importance. Our papers have international ecological certifications and for every single paper there is a specific ecological certification, of certain characteristics. For instance, for every single tree that we cut, we are planting at its place, six new trees. Sustainable behaviour is not just a trend but a way of life. Caring for the environment is a matter of social responsibility and awareness and it is a one way trend that will become a way of life with environmental legislation of stringent standards. Therefore, brands do invest in this philosophy and mix design with sustainability by choosing paper packaging.

Perrakis Papers, invite you to become part of sustainable philosophy and encourage you to write down on your printed material and products, all the ecological certifications they have.

Recycled

Pulp contains fibers recovered from papers that have already been used once and collected for their second life.

 

Forest Stewardship Council FSC Ecological Certification

It ensures the exploitation of forests in a sustainable manner. In Europe and North America, this certification is mandatory and provided for by the legislation of each country. The FSC label has international recognition and acceptance. 

 

Nordic ecological certification, Arctic Swan

Ecological certification of the Nordic countries regarding the limitation of the use of chemical substances, the amount of emission of exhaust gases, the reduced use of energy and the management of waste. The quality and functionality of each product is investigated. It is re-evaluated every four years with strict criteria.

 

Ecological holistic paper production by Gmund Paper Mill - ECO 100% Sustainability

Controlled supply of pulp, reduced water consumption by 30%, production of electricity within the paper mill, reduction of waste by 82%.

 

Time-resistant, 100% chlorine-free

Certification with the following properties: Durability of the paper for a long period of time, provided it is stored in suitable humidity and temperature conditions. The pulp is of high quality and does not contain calcium carbonate. It does not fade, does not deteriorate and does not oxidize easily. 

 

Paper Eco Forest Certification PEFC

An international non-profit and non-governmental independent forest certification organization. It assesses and certifies national forestry systems and provides guidance to governments with environmental and social standards to save forests around the world.

 

EU Ecolabel  

The EU Ecolabel is the European Union's official mark of environmental excellence. Recognized throughout Europe and worldwide, it certifies that products bearing the EU Ecolabel are guaranteed for the low environmental impact they leave on the planet. 

 

Cradle to Cradle
Cradle to Cradle certification is internationally recognized and aims for safer and more sustainable products intended for the circular economy. It ensures the reduction of waste and hazardous chemicals, more efficient use of resources and reuse of materials, as well as energy efficiency and social responsibility. 

 

Acid Free

Acid-free papers that have a neutral pH and do not deteriorate over time. Please notice that the paper must be stored in suitable humidity and temperature conditions.

 

FSC MIX 30% Recycled

30% recycled paper and FSC certification of sustainably managed forests.

 

Food Contact

Papers with ISEGA certification, suitable for food packaging and direct contact with food.

Paper Possibilities
The first thing that draws you in is its materiality. Printed on Curious Matter paper, with a textured surface reminiscent of potato starch, it is made from by-products of the potato processing industry, transforming waste into premium-quality paper through upcycling. The tactile quality does more than accompany the reading - it becomes an integral part of the experience. The deep blue cover evokes Yves Klein’s iconic International Klein Blue (IKB), preparing the reader for a world where colour and material play a narrative role. Rather than functioning as a conventional exhibition catalogue for Kunsthalle Basel, the publication is conceived as an artist’s book. It unfolds like a flip book, with images flowing from one page to the next to create the rhythm of a cinematic sequence. Its title, La Nuit Américaine (Day for Night), refers to the cinematic technique in which scenes filmed in daylight are processed to appear as though they were shot at night. Much like the book itself, this technique blurs the boundaries between reality and the construction of the image, inviting the reader to experience the narrative through materiality, colour, and the succession of pages. A book that is not simply read - it is flipped through like a film. Published by SLRD Editions.
Heat. Paper. Design. A fan designed for the summer days of the Athens Epidaurus Festival, where functionality meets materiality and every detail becomes part of the audience's experience.
A small summer in yellow and blue. The yellow of the cover like the sun, the blue of the designs of Alekos Fasianos like the sea. Six poems of Jacques Lacarrière about Aphrodite, that alongside with the illustrations, compose a book flooded with sun and sea.
Paper Journey
"Ce bleu vous rentre dans l’âme". This blue seeps into your soul. Henri Matisse at the Grand Palais. In his later years, when disability led him to “paint with scissors,” he discovered a new freedom through his cut-outs. A leading figure of Fauvism, he gave color an autonomous power. The publication accompanying the exhibition 03/26–07/26 by Grand Palais RmnEditions is printed on Munken Lynx 120gsm, selected after extensive testing for its color fidelity. The matte surface avoids reflections, the texture holds the ink and gives body to the blue, while the balance of sharpness and materiality brings the image closer to the original.
When designers create for designers, every choice matters. In The Interviews: Volume Two by The Brand Identity - a 636-page publication featuring conversations with some of the most important studios and designers in today’s creative scene - the printed object itself becomes part of the experience. It is printed on Munken Lynx 300gsm for the cover and Munken Lynx Rough 90gsm for the interior. Α paper long associated with design publications for its tactile quality and excellent readability. Because when the audience understands the medium, paper is not just a substrate. It’s intention.
An archive becomes a book. What was once a fleeting note regains its material presence. This notebook was kept during Le Corbusier’s first journey to India, his gaze fixed on Punjab, just before the city of Chandigarh came into being.
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