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Different Paper Types

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We are going to write a few posts highlighting the variety of paper types, grades, and some common terms when dealing with paper. Paper is a matted or felted sheet, usually composed of plant fiber. Over the years, paper has been made from a variety of materials including: hemp, cotton, sugar cane, and straw. Today paper is mostly made from cellulose fiber derived from wood.

Cellulose fiber can be derived from a variety of plants. The cellulose fibers construct each type of paper. The longer the fiber, results in stronger paper. The negative aspect of long fibers, is they tend to have a rougher texture and surface. Different pulping methods can also impact the strength and the structure of the paper being produced. Mechanical pulping extracts the cellulose from the wood by cutting it. This is the most economical method of pulping. The downside is that the mechanical pulping reduces the cellulose fiber length. Chemical pulping allows the cellulose fibers to remain intact and undamaged, resulting in stronger paper.

The following list of paper types gives a general description of  different paper products available.

Newsprint- Newsprint is composed of 95% economical wood pulps. Newsprint commonly has a low brightness, and a high oil absorbency rate. Newsprint is commonly used for printing newspapers. In packaging, newsprint is often used for void-fill and cushioning. At U.S. Packaging & Wrapping, we sell recycled newsprint for void fill, while keeping the environment in mind.

Book Papers- Shares many characteristics with newsprint. Book paper is cut to a variety of sizes to fit multiple book sizes. A clay coating is often added to help enhance visual appearance.

Greaseproof Papers & Parchment Paper- Greaseproof papers are derived from chemical pulps and packed tightly to keep from absorbing fluids. Often times the paper is coated with a special poly coating to further enhance the ability to resist grease. Poly coated Kraft paper is different from parchment paper, but can also be used to resist grease.

Kraft Paper- One of the strongest papers available, is used when maximum strength is needed. Kraft paper can be used for paper bags in the grocery store, void-fill, cushioning, interleaving, and a variety of other uses. The long fibers in Kraft paper make it strong, but poor for printing.

Bleached Kraft Paper- Bleached Kraft paper is ideal for when appearance is an issue. When the Kraft paper will be printed on, the paper is coated and smoothed.

Tissue Paper-  Tissue paper is a term commonly used to refer to a lighter paper. Tissue paper is often used in packaging for void-fill in baskets and smaller objects.

Label Paper- Similar to book paper, often coated to allow better printing qualities. Label paper can be coated on one or two sides.

Pouch papers- Pouch papers are virgin Kraft papers treated with plasticizers to make them more pliable. A common use for pouch paper is soap wrappers.

Container boards- A container board is a Kraft board made for the liners of corrugated fiberboard. A container board is a strong board that is composed of long cellulose fibers. We sell a variety of corrugated boxes and boards on our website.

These are only a few common paper types and their characteristics. Our goal is to give consumers a brief overview of paper types to assist them when buying paper. We are not a paper company, but we do sell a variety of paper products that are used for packaging. Feel free to click on any of the links above to view the specific products in our store.

 

Packaging During Transport

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The transportation of goods from point of production to point of consumption involves a variety of transport modes, handling techniques, and exterior environments. With proper packaging the transportation of products can be more efficient and help reduce product loss.

The transportation of products can often cause stress and result in product loss. Designing packaging to protect, cushion, and isolate products from external forces can help to prevent thousands of dollars in product damage. Without knowing the external environment and transportation methods of the product, packaging design will not be as effective.

A variety of packaging products can be used to help protect your products during transportation. Some products to help stabilize loads during transportation include: shrink wrap, stretch film, strapping, and more. Products such as bubble wrap, Kraft paper, and newsprint  help to protect and cushion products during transportation.

Shrink wrap can help to stabilize products during transportation, but is more often used to protect products from exterior elements. Pallet covers can help to protect whole product loads from exterior elements such as UV rays, dust, and moisture. Corrugated boxes can also help to protect products from exterior elements.

There are a variety of packaging supplies available to help protect your products. The main questions to consider are: how will your products be transported, how will they be handled during transportation, and what exterior elements will they be exposed to during transportation and storage. From there you can make an educated and informed decision on which packaging supplies to use.

Protecting Your Products Against Transportation Shock

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There are millions of fragile and delicate items that are transported every hour of every day. Anybody packaging products delicate or durable should consider the possibility of transportation shock. Transportation shock can come from a variety of different external factors during transportation.

Those external factors can range from the vibration of the transportation vehicle to how the worker unloading the product handles it. When packaging products for transportation, a packager should consider the product as well as how it will be shipped. That will enable the packager to take the proper steps to protect the product.

Some questions to ask that will help determine the proper materials for packaging are:

1. How fragile is the product? Electronics and glass products will obviously have different packaging needs than more durable products such as lumber and metal objects.

2. How far will the products be transported? The distance of the move can effect the amount of transportation shock to the products. Longer moves can have more consistent shock than a shorter move.

3. How will the products be transported? The vehicle for transportation should be considered when trying to figure protection against transportation shock. Different vehicles have different exterior factors and vibrations that can have an impact on the transportation shock of a product.

4. Who will transport the products? A national shipping or freight company will have different handling and shipping methods compared to your own employees. You may have the ability to give specific instructions to your own employees that you would not be able to specify with a national or international  shipper.

 

Those questions will help establish a starting point to determine which packaging materials should be considered to help reduce the amount of transportation shock to product. Below are some packaging materials commonly used to help reduce shock.

1. Permanent Molds- Often used for fragile products. Molds restrict the amount of movement and limits movement to only movement within the mold. Molds are typically used for high output productions because of the cost.

2. Cellulose Wadding- Typically affordable and conforms to the product

3. Indented Kraft Paper- Great for absorbing shock and often made from recycled materials.

4. Polymeric Cushioning materials- Polymeric materials are often used for loose-fill. Such as packaging peanuts. Polymeric materials covers a wide range of materials and each one of the materials should be looked at and considered for each packaging purpose. Polymeric materials can be both natural and synthetic materials.

5. Newsprint- An affordable paper that is commonly used to print newspapers. Newsprint is often made from recycled paper and can be recycled after used.

We have only scratched the surface on materials and questions to consider when choosing how to protect your products against transportation shock. If the proper steps are taken along with use of the proper materials, a business can dramatically reduce the amount of product damage during transportation.

 

Newsprint Paper Rolls & Newsprint Paper Sheets

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Newsprint paper is an affordable paper used for a variety of reasons. Newsprint is composed of 95% economical ground wood pulps, these pulps make newsprint affordable and economical. Our newsprint is made from 100% recycled materials, those materials help make it more affordable and environmentally friendly. Newsprint commonly has a relatively low brightness typically between 55 and 65, as well as low physical strength properties.

Newsprint is named after its most common use, which is to print newspapers. Newsprint can be used for a variety of other reasons as well. Below are some common uses for newsprint:

* Newsprint is commonly used for printing publications, newspapers, and other print material.

*Newsprint sheets can be used for wrapping items for storage or transportation.

* Newsprint Rolls & Newsprint Sheets are great for void-fill in boxes

* Newsprint Rolls can be used as disposable table cloths

* Newsprint Rolls & Newsprint sheets are used for drawing and decorating for parties and class rooms.

* Newsprint Rolls can be used to protect flooring in new homes

* Newsprint is great for interleaving between product cases

There are a multitude of other uses for newsprint because of its affordability and availability. We offer a wide variety of newsprint sheets and newsprint rolls to fit a variety of applications.