Printing and Writing

The first papers to appear in history were used for writing. With the development of printing, they became useful for disseminating ideas.

Technology has refined the use of paper today it is classified into different categories that include newsprint, coated and uncoated paper for books, magazines and other publications, and writing and printing paper.

Depending on their application, these papers may require certain characteristics, such as resistance to folding, water, light or heat. They may need to remain stiff when bent, or resist permeability to grease and water vapor, for example.