Seeded paper- which one?

[Brett S]

We received a request from a customer to print a card (either on our Xerox 700 or on our AB Dick press) on seeded paper. There seem to be several venders on the web: customearthpromos, botanical paper works, flowerseedpaper, etc..
Has anyone had any luck with this type of paper?

Thanks.

 

[jonprintz]

I've run flowerseed paper several times with good results. It printed just like an offset stock. It is a novelty stock and did not grow any flowers in the several pots that I planted it in.

 

[Brett S]

Which seeded stock did you use? We found a brand called Symphony 3 distributed by OOTS.

 

[jilld]

The thing about seeded paper (I worked with an end user that used seeded paper in a direct marketing piece) - if the end use is to actually plant the paper and expect it to germinate - the heat from the printing process will kill the seeds - so if that is the indended use, I'd go for a tip in. Be careful about the seeds, make sure it won't crush the blankets.

 

[Brett S]

thanks to everyone for your help. The websites I mentioned above say it can be printed digitally, we run a Xerox 700. Does anyone have experience running these digital?