{"id":5257,"date":"2026-06-19T17:54:27","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T15:54:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.etic-france.com\/en\/papiers-securises\/"},"modified":"2026-07-10T16:58:30","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T14:58:30","slug":"secured-papers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.etic-france.com\/en\/secured-papers\/","title":{"rendered":"Secured Papers"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Secure paper: the first barrier against document fraud<\/b><\/h2>\n

A secure paper<\/b> 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 \u2014 these elements can be neither added afterwards nor reproduced by photocopier or scanner.<\/p>\n

This is what distinguishes secure paper from document security<\/a> applied at printing (guilloch\u00e9 patterns<\/a>, microtext<\/a>, special inks<\/a>, holograms<\/a>): the two approaches combine to reach the level of protection your use requires.<\/p>\n

Etic France has manufactured bespoke secure papers for 35 years: watermarked paper<\/a> for diplomas and official deeds, cheque backgrounds, letterhead papers<\/a> for ministries and public bodies, numbered materials for ticketing and value vouchers. In addition, embossing<\/a> provides tactile authentication and VOID labels<\/a> seal your sensitive mail.<\/p>\n

Not sure which level of protection to choose? Our team carries out a free personalised assessment<\/b> of your documents and sends you a technical mock-up with a proof within 48 hours.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Bespoke watermarked paper<\/strong>\"\"<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

\"\"Paper with invisible UV fibres<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

\"\"Paper with security thread<\/span> <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

\"\"Anti-erasure reactive paper<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

\"\"Paper free of optical brightener<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

\"\"Non-photocopiable paper<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

\"\"Paper for diplomas and certificates<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

\"\"Secured cheque background<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

\"\"Secured letterhead paper <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

\"\"Paper for clearance certificates and official deeds<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

\"\"Paper for secure prescriptions<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

\"\"Paper for ticketing<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

\"\"Paper for titles and permits<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

\"\"Numbered and traceable paper<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

\"\"Paper for value vouchers<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Need secure paper? Contact us<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

MINISTRIES, BANKS, UNIVERSITIES, LOCAL AUTHORITIES\u2026 ETIC MANUFACTURES THE SECURE PAPER SUITED TO EVERY USE<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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A free analysis of your documents and the level of security your paper requires.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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design<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>

Selection and combination of security features: watermark, UV fibres, security thread, reactive inks.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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French manufacture of your secure paper, with quality control before dispatch.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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The security features of our papers<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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48h<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

to receive a technical mock-up showing the various security features, together with a proof<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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20+<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

security levels available<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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90 %<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

of banknotes worldwide contain watermarks, providing effective protection against counterfeiting.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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85 %<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

of official documents are printed on paper featuring <\/span>specific security <\/span>features<\/span>,<\/span><\/span> such as fibres visible only under UV light.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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100 %<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

traceability thanks to QR codes \/ numbering \/ barcodes <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

S\u00e9curigram<\/h3><\/div><\/div>
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A design that appears by transparency within the paper\u2019s structure<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Microtext<\/h3><\/div><\/div>
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Text and data imperceptible to the naked eye, impossible to reproduce by photocopying
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Guilloch\u00e9<\/h3><\/div><\/div>
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Interlaced lines that are highly complex to reproduce<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Latent words<\/h3><\/div><\/div>
Hidden words that appear when copied
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VOID label<\/h3><\/div><\/div>
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The text appears when the label is peeled off<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Destructible labels<\/h3><\/div><\/div>
The label self-destructs if you try to peel it off
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Non-actinic ink<\/h3><\/div><\/div>
Special ink that disappears when copied
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Thermochromic ink<\/h3><\/div><\/div>
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Ink that disappears when heat is applied
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Holographic film<\/h3><\/div><\/div>
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Customisable holographic material<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

FAQ: Secured Papers<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>What is secure paper?<\/span><\/a><\/h3><\/div>
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Secure paper is a printing material incorporating protective elements (watermark, invisible UV fibres, security thread, chemical reagents) that make any falsification or reproduction detectable. It is used for documents with legal, administrative or financial value.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Where can you find professional-quality secure paper?<\/span><\/a><\/h3><\/div>
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From a specialist manufacturer able to combine security features within the paper itself and at printing. Etic France designs bespoke secure papers and provides a technical mock-up within 48 hours to validate the level of protection before production.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Do we receive a technical proof (BAT) of our document before production begins?<\/span><\/a><\/h3><\/div>
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Yes \u2014 a proof (BAT), a digital mock-up, is provided for approval before any mass production.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Do you deliver abroad?<\/span><\/a><\/h3><\/div>
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We deliver to many countries around the world.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>How to choose your secure-paper manufacturer in France?<\/span><\/a><\/h3><\/div>
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Three main criteria: the range of security features offered, the ability to carry out a personalised assessment of your documents, and references with demanding organisations such as public administrations or key accounts. Etic France has met all three criteria for 35 years.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Can several security features be combined on a single paper?<\/span><\/a><\/h3><\/div>
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Yes, and it is recommended. Combining visible, semi-visible and invisible security features greatly raises the level of protection. More than 20 security levels can be combined depending on your document\u2019s use.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>How much does a custom secure paper cost?<\/span><\/a><\/h3><\/div>
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The cost depends on the volume ordered, the number of security levels chosen and the type of customisation. Assessing your needs and quoting are free: you receive a precise quote before any commitment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Is there a non-photocopiable paper?<\/span><\/a><\/h3><\/div>
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Yes. Several technologies make photocopying ineffective: latent words that appear on the copy, non-actinic ink that disappears when reproduced, or copy-scrambling patterns. These features immediately signal that a document is a reproduction.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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