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Paper production
Paper manufacturing and production terms.
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Paper production
Acid-free paper
Printing & publishing; Paper
Paper that has no acidity and is also slightly alkaline, allowing it to last longer in an acidic environment.
Uncoated
Printing & publishing; Paper
Paper that has not been coated. Nevertheless a given coated sheet can be made in a variety of finishes.
Laminated
Printing & publishing; Paper
Paper that is developed by fusing one or more layers of paper together to the desired thickness and quality. Often other substances like thin sheets of metal, plastic, etc…are fused to paper.
Air-dried paper
Printing & publishing; Paper
Paper that is dried by circulating hot air around it with little or no tension or restraint on the paper. This gives the paper a hard cockle finish typical of bond papers.
Mill brand
Printing & publishing; Paper
Paper which is brand-named by the manufacturer as opposed to the merchant house, which is known as a "private brand".
Cut size
Printing & publishing; Paper
Papers cut 8 1/2 x 11, 8 1/2 x 14, or any other size 11 x 17 or smaller.
Translucent papers
Printing & publishing; Paper
Papers that will allow information to be seen through them but not totally clear like acetate; UV/ULTRA® II Translucent Papers.
