Abstract: The invention relates to a sheet identifiable by near infrared spectroscopy, which includes at least one NIR component sensitive to radiation in the near infrared, and qualifiable and/or quantifiable by near infrared spectroscopy using a specific calibration. It also relates to the method of authenticating this sheet.

Abstract: The invention relates to a paper sheet containing grit particles giving it, in use, a high abrasion resistance. It is characterized in that it contains grit particles coated in a non-abrasive material, in particular in a polymer. According to the invention, the particles are chosen from alumina, silica, boron nitride, silicon carbide, titanium carbide, tungsten carbide, zirconium oxide, cerium oxide, glass and ceramic particles, or mixtures thereof. The invention also relates to the laminates containing it, as well as to the processes for manufacturing the sheets and the laminates.

Abstract: The invention relates to a surface sheet produced by the papermaking method used in the production of abrasion-resistant laminates comprising glass wool fibers. According to the invention, the sheet comprises, before impregnation with thermosetting resin, up to about 7% by dry weight of glass wool fibers with respect to its total dry weight. The invention finds an application as protective covering sheet called overlay and as decorative sheet.