NEW YORK (News release) -- Mohawk Fine Papers, Inc., North America's largest privately owned manufacturer of fine papers, envelopes, and specialty materials for printing, recently unveiled a groundbreaking portfolio of papers made from rapidly renewable, sustainable fibers.

As part of this new product range, Mohawk is announcing a strategic partnership with UPM Raflatac Americas, who will be offering roll fed, pressure sensitive labeling solutions made with Mohawk Renewal Hemp and Straw paper face stocks.

"Mohawk Renewal expands the definition of responsible papermaking, and our partnership with UPM Raflatac makes it easier than ever for printers and brands to reach beyond their label and packaging sustainability targets," said Melissa Stevens, Chief Revenue Officer, Mohawk.

Through this partnership, UPM Raflatac is introducing pressure sensitive label products constructed from Mohawk Renewal Straw (30% Straw + 70% Post-Consumer Waste) and Mohawk Renewal Hemp (30% Hemp + 70% Post-Consumer Waste). These face stocks are already available for wine, spirits and craft beverage end uses and can also be custom tailored with a broad range of adhesives and liners for food and retail uses. As part of the UPM Raflatac SmartChoice™ portfolio, these products will enable companies to use renewable materials and post-consumer waste in label applications.

"At UPM Raflatac we say that 'labels matter' because they are a key piece in a brand's ability to enable a circular economy with their packaging materials," said Lee Green, Segment Manager, Wine, Spirits, Craft Beverage, Americas at UPM Raflatac. "The Mohawk Renewal portfolio offers printers and end users unique, sustainable products combined with high performance and fantastic shelf appeal."

The new line of Mohawk Renewal labeling materials enables brands to express their uniqueness while keeping true to their sustainability goals. UPM Raflatac will continue creating new SmartChoice products that help them reach beyond their targets to reduce, recycle and renew.