bond paper

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Bond paper is a durable type of paper originally used for documents. It is characterized by its stiffness, resistance to ink bleed-through, bright color, and cleanliness, making it suitable for repeated handling and filing.12

Bond paper is produced from either rag content pulp (varying from 25% to 100% cotton fiber) or chemical wood pulp. Its primary uses include letterhead stationery, advertising materials, legal documents such as leases and deeds, currency, certificates, and insurance policies. The term "bond paper" was first used in 1855.21

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Bond is characterized by a degree of stiffness, durability for repeated handling and filing, resistance to the penetration and spreading of ink, bright colour, and cleanliness. There are two groups of bond papers: rag content pulp and chemical wood pulp. Rag content bond may…
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Bond is characterized by a degree of stiffness, durability for repeated handling and filing, resistance to the penetration and spreading of ink, bright colour, and cleanliness. There are two groups of bond papers: rag content pulp and chemical wood pulp. Rag content bond may…
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