The range is FSC certified and the graphic papers can be used by HP digital and Xerox presses for packaging, publishing and brochures.

Chris Brown, Favini marketing and export sales director, said: "Favini has been selling some papers during 2010 but enters the digital printing market with its new line Favini Digital that will be officially launched at Paperworld in Frankfurt at the end of January."

He added that the digital printing sector is "a highly expanding , top priority market for Favini".

"Sustainability should also be a necessary requirement for everybody," he said.

The range includes Biancoflash Premium, Majestic in Marble White, Candlelight Cream, Real Gold and Real Silver versions; feltmarked Prisma and Twill, and eco-friendly Shiro Echo, which is made from 100% post consumer waste. 

Favini manufactures paper for the fashion and luxury goods industries at two mills in Italy.