Speciality Papers
NPP represents UPM Specialty Materials in Southern Africa. The range covers barrier and packaging papers, release base papers and label face papers, all responsibly produced from sustainably sourced fibre. Converters appreciate the trouble-free runs, while quality, consistency and reliability bring value to every player across the value chain.
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Meet us at Propak Cape 2026
With UPM Specialty Materials: food-safe, recyclable packaging papers, plus label and release base papers. CTICC, Cape Town, 27–29 October.
Looking for a specific grade? See data sheets for packaging, release base and label papers.
3 product families
Barrier, release, label
Barrier & packaging
Food-safe, recyclable
Release base
Low silicone consumption
Label face
Coated and uncoated
Barrier & Packaging Papers
Food-safe, recyclable papers for flexible packaging, used as-is or as a base for further converting.
- Barrier papers – UPM Asendo™, Asendo™ Pro and UPM Prego™ with grease and moisture barrier
- Barrier base paper – UPM Solide™ Lucent, a dense, smooth base for high-barrier coatings
- C1S packaging papers – UPM FlexPack™ and UPM UniquePack™ ranges for wraps, bags and laminates
Release Base Papers
Base papers for siliconising into release liners for labels, tapes and industrial uses, with low silicone consumption and excellent runnability and die-cutting.
- Glassines – UPM Brilliant™, UPM Golden™, UPM Polar™ and UPM Honey™, incl. Forte grades for faster silicone curing
- Two-sided glassines – UPM Brilliant™ Duo, Topaz™ Duo and Crema™ Duo for double-sided tapes and process liners
- CCK papers – UPM CCK™ range for office labels, graphics and logistics labels
Label Face Papers
Coated and uncoated face papers for pressure-sensitive labels, from high-impact product labels to logistics and variable information printing.
- UPM LabelCoat™ – one-side coated label papers, incl. Prime, Hotmelt, Moistproof, Thermal and Flexojet grades
- UPM Unique™ and Unique™ Lux – premium face papers for brand and product labels
- UPM Vellum – uncoated paper for logistics, VIP and thermal-transfer labels
- UPM Fine, Fine SC and Finesse Gloss H – versatile face papers for a wide range of label uses
For full product details, technical data sheets and the complete range, visit UPM Specialty Materials or contact NPP.
UPM Specialty Papers in action
Barrier paper vs plastic: a compostability test
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UPM Unpacked: Labels
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SPECIALITY PAPER BRANDS
Packaging cases and co-creation
UPM works with brand owners and converters to develop barrier papers that replace plastic and aluminium. A few examples.
Chilled foodFazer, FinlandA recyclable packaging solution for chilled foods, made with UPM barrier paper.Read the case →
ConfectioneryEvoPak and Walkers ChocolatesA recyclable paper wrapper for chocolate, developed together with UPM.Read the case →
Pet foodFioriniA moisture and grease resistant, fibre-based pet food sack, co-created with UPM.Read the case →
BakeryLantmännen Unibake and AdaraRemoving the plastic bags inside cardboard boxes for frozen bread.Read the case →
LaminatesRoyal VaassenA fibre-based, recyclable alternative to plastic and aluminium laminates.Read the case →
Fresh foodUnipacoA recyclable, heat-sealable wrapper for salad pots.Read the case →Browse the UPM paper catalogue →
All case studies → · How co-creation works → · Follow UPM Specialty Papers on LinkedIn →
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Fibre from the forest, made to replace plastic
Recyclable, fibre-based papers for labels, release and packaging.
Photo: UPM Plywood
Complex specification? Ask our specialists.
UPM co-creates with brand owners and converters. We bring in their experts for label, release and barrier paper projects, from sampling to trial reels.
Frequently asked questions
Which speciality papers does NPP offer?
UPM speciality papers for barrier and packaging, release liners and labels, including barrier and packaging, release base and label face papers.
Are there fibre-based barrier papers for food packaging?
UPM develops barrier papers together with brand owners and converters as fibre-based, recyclable alternatives to plastic and aluminium. See the packaging cases on this page.
How do I buy UPM speciality papers in South Africa?
Finnish paper has been sold in South Africa since 1948, and today we bring you Finnish forest solutions: paper, packaging, plywood and timber. Mid-size and large printers and converters usually buy directly from the supplier in full container loads, priced in EUR or USD. Smaller companies are supplied through our established paper merchants, which we supply in full container loads. Send us your requirements and we will come back with a quote.