secured papers
Secure paper: the first barrier against document fraud
A secure paper builds its protections in from manufacture: even before printing, the material is tamper-proof. A watermark in the paper structure, invisible fibres revealed under UV light, a security thread, anti-erasure chemical reagents, paper free of optical brightener — these elements can be neither added afterwards nor reproduced by photocopier or scanner.
This is what distinguishes secure paper from document security applied at printing (guilloché patterns, microtext, special inks, holograms): the two approaches combine to reach the level of protection your use requires.
Etic France has manufactured bespoke secure papers for 35 years: watermarked paper for diplomas and official deeds, cheque backgrounds, letterhead papers for ministries and public bodies, numbered materials for ticketing and value vouchers. In addition, embossing provides tactile authentication and VOID labels seal your sensitive mail.
Not sure which level of protection to choose? Our team carries out a free personalised assessment of your documents and sends you a technical mock-up with a proof within 48 hours.
MINISTRIES, BANKS, UNIVERSITIES, LOCAL AUTHORITIES… ETIC MANUFACTURES THE SECURE PAPER SUITED TO EVERY USE
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A free analysis of your documents and the level of security your paper requires.
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Selection and combination of security features: watermark, UV fibres, security thread, reactive inks.
manufacturing
French manufacture of your secure paper, with quality control before dispatch.
The security features of our papers
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to receive a technical mock-up showing the various security features, together with a proof
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security levels available
90 %
of banknotes worldwide contain watermarks, providing effective protection against counterfeiting.
85 %
of official documents are printed on paper featuring specific security features, such as fibres visible only under UV light.
100 %
traceability thanks to QR codes / numbering / barcodes
Sécurigram
A design that appears by transparency within the paper’s structure
Microtext
Text and data imperceptible to the naked eye, impossible to reproduce by photocopying
Guilloché
Interlaced lines that are highly complex to reproduce
Latent words
Destructible labels
Non-actinic ink
Thermochromic ink
Ink that disappears when heat is applied
Holographic film
Customisable holographic material
FAQ: Secured Papers
