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We’re head over heels IN LOVE with our newest addition to Miller’s Press – Premium Bamboo and 100% Recycled papers.  Bringing these two new papers to market has been an extensive process so you can imagine our excitement when earlier this week, we launched!  Our conversation about new press papers started last year.  When talking to photographers at industry events, we kept hearing the same comments over and over – competition is fierce, product offering is HUGE, and press in general is becoming a major player in studios across the country.

It was apparent we needed to take our press area to the next level, and we thought the number one way we could do this was by introducing new papers to our press line.  We set simple criteria when beginning our search.  The new papers had to feel great.  They had to be unique. And finally, being a paper product, we wanted them to be easy on the environment.  We literally touched hundreds of different papers in the process, finally landing on a luxurious bamboo paper and a vibrant recycled paper.  Here are a few more details on “the chosen ones.”

Premium Bamboo: We’re happy to say that we’re the first pro lab to bring bamboo to the photographic industry.  Once we felt it, it was a no brainer.  Our Premium Bamboo is a warm base, matte finish paper with a unique watercolor texture.  We think the best way to describe it is plush because it feels awesome and is THICK!  Its weight is 150# Cover/265 GSM.  Plus, it’s eco-friendly and tree free.  Because it is a more high end, premium paper, it’s priced slightly higher than our standard papers.

100% Recycled: Our new recycled paper is made of 100% post consumer waste, which made it a front runner for sure.  What made it stand out though is it doesn’t look like a recycled paper.  It’s bright white and has a matte finish so when printed, it shows off bold contrast, crisp text, and a clean background.  It too is heavy weight – 130# Cover/352 GSM.  You’ll find that the 100% Recycled paper is at the same pricing structure as our Smooth, Linen, and Pearl papers.

Both papers are offered on the majority of Miller’s Press products, including all Luxe Cards, Flat and Folded Cards, Accordion Minis, Accordion Books, Bookmarks, Business Cards, and Rep Cards.

If you couldn’t tell, we could go on and on about our new papers, but we know that words can never quite describe how great they are.  You need to touch and feel them yourself.  So how can you get your hands on our Premium Bamboo and 100% Recycled papers?  There are two ways actually:

  • Any press order placed from now until the end of August will be delivered with a FREE set of our new papers.  Hurry, this will end on August 31st!
  • We are also offering a brand new press sample kit for $15.  We’ve combined our Press and Luxe Kits into one comprehensive sample pack that includes all of our paper types, along with a variety of press products like Luxe Cards, Folded Cards, Brochures, Stickers, and more! Go to our Billable Supplies page to order your own.

Find out more about our new press papers by browsing our press category.

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24 COMMENTS

Thank You! You've re-earned my business with these papers. I'm committed to using only sustainable materials for my photography business. All my promotional material is printed on 100% pcw paper; my office runs using renewable energy. I sell only US made products, and partner with local artisans to create custom pieces. Thanks for offering this; I've always appreciated your customer service and quick turnaround. I'm excited to see the bamboo and 100% recycled papers! -Ian
Ian, glad to hear it! Thanks for sharing - sounds like you have an awesome, eco-friendly business model!
Sarah
Awesome!!!! I'm impressed!! You listen to your customers. This is exactly what I've been waiting for from you guys. My press business is coming back to you. Thank you Millers!
Sarah, thanks so much for the comment!
shawn
Finally! I have used this paper and it is in one word: FABULOUS!!! It is so thick and luxurious. It feels like the cotton fiber paper used on letterpress cards. Can't wait to use it for my holiday card business. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!
shawn
ps: now please add equally luxurious envelopes. That, coupled with your impeccable customer service and lightning fast turnaround will make you the best press business around!!!
Thanks Shawn - I'll pass your envelope p.s. along! :)
SOOO excited!!! I cannot wait to try them both!
nikki
I've been waiting for recycled!!! Oh, I'm so excited. This will be my only option now for press products :-D
Kirsty
Will you be offering these on press albums? I would love to offer an eco-album in my collections
Please contact me about your press services 601-798-7902 between 11 am - 1 pm today. Thanks, Carolyn Terry
Hi Kirsty, we're definitely considering it, but no decision has been made at this time. I'll pass along your feedback. Carolyn, please call our Customer Service team at 800-835-0603 with any questions you might have.
Kathie
Great to have this new paper. Could you tell me if the paper is processed chlorine free and if it is acid free? Is it manufactured with renewable energy sources like wind or water?
Hi Kathie, the Bamboo is acid free and chlorine free. The Recycled is acid free as well. Thanks!
Emily
The feel of the bamboo really is beautiful and sustainability is wonderful too. This is exactly what I've been looking for! Unfortunately, I missed out on bamboo when I ordered my first accordion mini set to use as samples- my first order thank you card with new paper samples arrived 1 day after after my accordion order was placed! I think I will offer the bamboo and alas order more minis for samples. Shame on me for using my first order as a drop-ship quickie.
Thank you for listening! I can't wait to see these new papers. Having the heavier weigh available will make a big difference. Two questions for you: If you cannot make nicer envelopes available, can I order folded cards without envelopes and source them myself?? Are you making any changes to the printers that you use for cards???
Emily, hopefully you have had a chance to place another press order and receive the bamboo with your shipment! Diane, envelopes are automatically included with folded cards so you cannot order without. I will definitely pass along your wish for higher end envelopes.
This is GREAT! Thank you Miller's for taking this great step. Can't wait to place my first order.
Thanks Kate - hope you love!
LOVE this new paper. Perfect timing for my "going green" business! Thank you Millers, you are perfect in every way :D
[...] P.S. Premium Cotton isn’t the only Eco-friendly paper offered in Miller’s Press. Learn more about Premium Bamboo and 100% Recycled. [...]
I just received our Christmas cards in the mail and I absolutely LOVE the Bamboo cardstock, it's super think and the finish is amazing! This is the first order I've placed with Miller's and I can tell you that I won't be going elsewhere! Also, I absolutely love the quality of the plain white envelopes, I read somewhere that the quality of the envelopes were lacking but definitely not the plain white ones I received with the cards! They are very thick and have great coverage when the card is inserted. Amazing products, Miller's! Thank you very much from one very satisfied customer!!!
Hi Amber, so glad you like it! Thanks for trying it out.

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