Materials

Paper has been fundamental in the history of mankind. From ancient scrolls, paper has evolved into a large number of different types, each manufactured to meet different needs. In this article we invite you to… 

Recycled paper is paper that is turned back into paper. The best paper to use is 100% post-consumer recycled paper, which is made from scraps of paper that the consumer can no longer use for… 

Japanese paper, or washi, is one of Japan’s most fundamental and often overlooked artistic products. Over 1,300 years of production it has formed the backbone of many other Japanese art forms In fact, washi paper… 

Bond paper is a high-quality, durable writing paper, similar to bank paper, but weighing more than 50 g/m2. The most common weights are 60 g/m2 , 75 g/m2 and 90 g/m2 . Its name derives… 

Stone paper, also known as limestone paper, rock paper, generically called bioplastic paper, mineral paper or mineral rich paper, is a type of paper-like, strong and durable material made from calcium carbonate bonded with a… 

Because of its various benefits and unique qualities, silk printing is a finish that companies should be using as they pursue that luxurious feel, but what is silk paper? Here’s what it is, how it’s… 

Rice paper is a type of paper which, as its name suggests, is made from different parts of the rice plant such as straw or flour, used especially in oriental cuisine. It can also refer… 

Plaid paper is a type of paper with a ribbed texture obtained through the manufacturing process. In the pre-mechanical period of papermaking in Europe (from the 12th to the 19th century), laid paper was the… 

Newsprint is a low-cost, non-filmable paper composed primarily of wood pulp and most commonly used for printing newspapers and other publications and advertising material. Invented in 1844 by Charles Fenerty of Nova Scotia, Canada, it…