Antalis confirms Foilco and Carbon Balanced Paper as headline sponsors for the upcoming The Review 2026 print and design awards.
Paper and packaging distributor Antalis has announced its headline sponsors for The Review 2026 Awards, the latest edition of its flagship print and creative showcase. Decorative foil specialist Foilco and environmental initiative Carbon Balanced Paper have both signed on as key partners for the resurrected scheme, which celebrates elite craftsmanship, technical achievement and material innovation across the graphic arts sector.
The Review 2026 is designed as a collaborative platform for commercial printers, graphic designers, publishers and branding agencies to showcase projects that demonstrate the enduring value of physical print. The independently judged awards shine a spotlight on the exceptional use of substrates, advanced finishing techniques, colour management and structural packaging engineering. Crucially, the 2026 criteria place a heavy emphasis on projects that successfully balance luxury aesthetics with environmental responsibility and real-world commercial impact.
The selection of the headline partners reflects these evolving industry priorities. North West England-based Foilco, established in 1987, is a globally recognised specialist in hot stamping foils for premium print and luxury packaging. As a certified B Corp, the supplier has integrated strict ecological targets into its manufacturing operations through schemes like ZeroFoil2Landfill, which focuses on the total recyclability of foiled waste streams.
Similarly, Carbon Balanced Paper allows print service providers and brand owners to counteract the unavoidable carbon emissions associated with physical communications and paper packaging. Working alongside the international conservation charity World Land Trust, the organisation balances the carbon footprint of paper production through certified habitat protection and afforestation projects, helping to conserve carbon-rich ecosystems and protect threatened global biodiversity.
Through these combined sponsorships, the awards aim to demonstrate how high-end embellishment and creative print design can coexist with rigorous environmental compliance. Antalis has confirmed that further details regarding specific entry categories, independent judging panels and submission deadlines are now live on its dedicated online portal.