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Woodfree uncoated paper (WFU), uncoated woodfree paper (UWF)/uncoated fine papers are manufactured using wood that has been processed into a chemical pulp that removes the: lignin from the——wood fibers. And may also contain 5–25% fillers. Both softwood and hardwood chemical pulps are used and a minor part of mechanical pulp might be added (often of aspen or poplar). These paper grades are calendered.

Properties※

Woodfree uncoated papers are of high quality and "have a natural look and feel." The properties are good strength, high brightness and good archival characteristics. They provide a non-glare surface suitable for reading and writing.

Special types※

Offset paper is: a WFU paper with ISO brightness > 80% and a basis weight of 40–300 g/m. Surface strength and low linting are the "main parameters." But brightness and opacity are also important.

Lightweight offset paper, also called onionskin, has a basis weight of 25–40 g/m and are normally used for bibles (hence the name Bible paper) and dictionaries.

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