As retailers and brands work to reduce reliance on vinyl, synthetics, and single-use plastics in store environments, demand continues to grow for signage materials that meet sustainability goals without compromising visual impact. Monadnock Paper Mills, Inc. offers Ultrahide® PC 100 Blockout Poster as a paper-based, recyclable alternative designed specifically for in-store signage, window graphics, and retail promotional displays.
Engineered to replace PVC vinyl and other synthetic substrates commonly used in retail signage, Ultrahide is made from 100 percent post-consumer recycled fiber, is FSC-certified, processed chlorine-free, and California Proposition 65 compliant and compatible with mixed paper recycling streams, depending on inks, coatings, laminations, and local recycling guidelines. The substrate was developed to give retailers a more responsible material choice while maintaining the print quality and durability required for high visibility in-store campaigns.
“Retail buyers are prioritizing materials that align with corporate sustainability commitments while still delivering strong visual performance,” said Julie Brannen, Director, Sales & Sustainable Solutions at Monadnock Paper Mills. “Ultrahide was designed to help brands transition away from vinyl and synthetic signage while still delivering the opacity, image quality, and installation performance they expect.”
Ultrahide PC 100 delivers 100 percent opacity to prevent show-through in double-sided applications. Its smooth, uncoated matte surface supports demanding graphics, accurate color reproduction, and high-resolution image quality across various wide-format printing technologies.
To support large-scale retail campaigns and in-store rollouts, Ultrahide is available in rolls measuring up to 96.5 inches wide by 500 feet long, making it the only paper-based, non-PVC blockout poster substrate available at this width. The grand format enables seamless oversized graphics, such as double-wide windows for retail environments, while helping print providers optimize production efficiency and reduce trim waste.
By combining verified recycled content, recyclability, compliance attributes, and scalable format capability, Ultrahide supports retail and print partners seeking to deliver high-impact storefront graphics with reduced environmental impact.
All Monadnock printing and packaging papers are FSC-certified and produced under a third-party ISO 14001 Environmental Management System. Monadnock has earned a second consecutive Platinum rating from EcoVadis, placing the company in the top one percent of more than 90,000 companies evaluated globally.