Columbia Finishing Mills
Luminaire

#5 Book Cambric Light-infused Specialty Cloth

Luminaire light-infused 100% natural cotton is coated with a pearlescent aqueous coating. This premium grade B fabric retains the look and feel of a woven fabric.

New to the industry, Luminaire's pearlescent glow is extremely unique. This cloth performs well in a wide range of packaging and specialty bookbinding applications. It is exceptionally functional and accepts glue well.

Because Luminaire cloth is easy to decorate, you can use the technique of your choice to create a unique look therefore increasing consumer appeal for both book cover and packaging applications.

Width, Weight and Thickness
  • 54" standard
  • 492 lbs per 1,000 linear yards
  • 8.7 mils
Performance Characteristics
  • Maximum crock resistance
  • Excellent stain and mildew resistance
  • Good water resistance
  • Good UV light resistance
  • Good scuff resistance
  • Good abrasion resistance
  • Good durability
Colours
  • 13 colours (US Stock)
  • custom colours available on a make-to-order (MTO) basis
Suggested Decorating Method
  • Foil stamping
  • Blind stamping
  • Screen printing
Applications/End Uses
  • Book covering - Yearbooks, coffee table/museum books
  • Specialty Packaging - set-up boxes, slip cases, CD cases, jewelry/perfume
  • Mechanical Binding
  • Loose leaf - guide books, custom design, stationery
  • Other - photo albums, journals, diplomas
Standard Roll Size and Converting Info
  • 100 linear yards (available from 50 yards)
  • Luminaire may be sheeted or sheeted and squared with an additional charge if so desired.

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