Lecta has expanded its premium paper portfolio with the launch of GardaMatt Ice, a two-side coated woodfree paper engineered to meet the creative and technical demands of today’s high-end editorial and commercial print markets.
Developed for brands, publishers, designers, and printers who value clarity, precision, and refinement, GardaMatt Ice is distinguished by its exceptionally high whiteness (CIE 130) and a cool, pure tone. This unique combination enhances contrast, delivers accurate reproduction of neutral colours and grey tones, and creates a fresh, contemporary aesthetic—ideal for magazines, books, catalogues, corporate communications, and other premium print applications.
Beyond its visual appeal, GardaMatt Ice offers a consistently smooth surface and well-balanced bulk, ensuring excellent handling and finishing performance. Its optimized coating and extremely fast ink setting support outstanding runnability and printability, helping printers improve efficiency without compromising visual impact. The range is compatible with a wide variety of printing technologies, including offset, flexo, laser, and dry toner.
Available in a comprehensive selection of publishing formats and grammages, GardaMatt Ice combines design excellence with reliable performance.
Sustainability is also central to the Garda range. Manufacturing complies with leading international standards, including ISO 14001 and EMAS for environmental management, ISO 50001 for energy efficiency, ISO 9001 for quality management, and ISO 45001 for occupational health and safety. PEFC and FSC® (C011032) chain-of-custody certifications are available on request.
With GardaMatt Ice, Lecta delivers a paper solution that brings together visual purity, technical performance, and responsible production—setting a new benchmark for premium print.