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2. Handy Glossary Of Paper Terms
 Bond:
Old term for paper used to
print bonds, its qualities
are strength, performance
and durability. Cut-size and
writing papers are often
identified with the bond
scale; may be cotton,
chemical wood pulp, or
both.
 Cockle Finish: A rough,
uneven, hard paper finish.
Most frequently
manufactured in bond
papers.

3. Handy Glossary Of Paper Terms
 Bristols :
Heavy-grade papers with
better than average quality
characteristics. Originally
made in Bristol, England.
 Caliper:
A measure of paper
thickness expressed in units
of a thousandth (1/1000th)
of an inch
 Carbonless Paper
Carbonless Paper can make
a copy of a document
without the use of any
electronics.

4. Handy Glossary Of Paper Terms
 Felt Finish:
Highly tactile and soft
textured, felt finish
papers are ideal for
special techniques such
as embossing and foil
stamping.
 Grain Direction: The
direction in which most
paper fibers lie; a factor
to consider for achieving
the best results in
printing, folding and
converting.

5. Handy Glossary Of Paper Terms
 Laser Paper:
Manufactured in cut sizes, it
is very smooth and low in
moisture to prevent curling
from the high heat in laser
printers and copiers.
 Opacity :
A paper's ability to prevent
light transmission through it.
More opaque papers have
less show-through.
 Linen Finish:
A woven-like textured effect
produced by embossing a
web of paper with a
patterned steel roll.

6. Handy Glossary Of Paper Terms
 Parchment:
To simulate the look of
ancient parchment, which
was made from animal
skin, text and cover
versions are made with a
variegated surface,
translucent colors and
rigid feel. Parchment is
often used for diplomas,
certificates and contracts
 Postconsumer
Recycled Fiver:
Fiber recovered for
papermaking from
postconsumer waste
paper

7. Handy Glossary Of Paper Terms
 Recycled Paper:
Papers containing
postconsumer fiber can
currently be called
recycled. Federal
Executive Order calls for
a minimum for 30%
postconsumer fiber for
uncoated paper and 15%
for coated.
 Vellum Finish:
Natural or machine finish,
such as antique or
eggshell.
 Wove Finish:
An uncoated paper with a
smooth surface.

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