Description

Kallima® Direct Print is a fully bleached linerboard with a single-coated topside. Kallima® Direct Print’s low bulk-to-weight ratio provides a higher caliper of linerboard for the equivalent basis weight covering flutelines and reducing washboarding. Kallima® Direct Print’s superior smoothness ensures superior printability. Its exceptionally smooth surface reduces dot-gain, permits the use of higher ink densities and eliminates mottling. Finally, Kallima® Direct Print’s higher brightness provides a greater visual impact and more accurate color reproduction.

End Use

The smooth print surface of Kallima® Direct Print is ideally suited for process and line work on presses with limited drying capacity. Kallima® Direct Print is recommended for high-quality direct printing on flexo and is ideal for point-of-purchase displays and high-quality corrugated cartons.

Target Properties
Property	Target
Basis weight (lb./MSF)	33	41
Caliper (pt.)	8.1	10.0
Brightness – GE (%)	88	88
Moisture content (%)	7.0	7.7
Smoothness (Sheffield units)	50	50
Mullen (psi)	75	90
Shade (b value)	1.6	1.6
Slide angle (degrees)	30	30
Ring crush CD (lb./6")	55	80

Note: A variation of +/- 5% in basis weight or caliper is considered acceptable by industry standards.

Features & Benefits

Feature	Benefit
Low bulk-to-weight ratio	– Higher caliper for equivalent basis weight – Cover up flutelines & reduce washboarding
Superior smoothness	– Reduced dot-gain, higher ink densities – Eliminate mottling
Higher brightness	– Greater visual impact
Neutral	– Accurate color reproduction