James Cropper launches “Colors from Nature”, and for the first time implements plant-based dyes in modern paper production

To coincide with our partnership with the Wainwright Literary Prize for writing on Nature and Conservation, Colours from Nature is the latest innovation from James Cropper to create value from waste.

With plant-based dyes more commonly used in the textile industry, the new collection marks the first application to modern papermaking. It is also certified to the FSC® 100% recycled label, recognising the importance of recycling in the paper lifecycle.

Designed for the packaging and publishing sectors, the collection offers a bleed-free and rub resistant paper with lightfastness comparable to that achieved with industry standard synthetic dyes.

Differing dye additions, derived from non-edible Rosemary waste, create two colours: Limestone and Herdwick Brown.

The papers in the collection are inherently biodegradable. However, recycling is always recommended so that the valuable paper fibre can be given another useful life.