Paper that contains at least 25% cotton fibre.
Paper derived from rags which is widely used for CONSERVATION QUALITY prints and artworks because it is ACID FREE.
paper made partly or wholly from rags
Paper with a cotton fiber content between 25% and 100%. Originally used to describe paper made from recycling cotton rags. Since most modern fabrics are blended with polyester or other synthetic fibers which are not desireable additions to paper, most commercially produced rag paper is actually made using cotton linters.
A paper which contains cotton fibers.
Paper containing a certain proportion of cotton fiber in its physical structure used for prints. The higher the cotton content the higher quality the paper.
Paper produced using cotton fibers, used for watercolors and considered to be museum quality.
Today it is usually referred to as cotton fiber paper. It is made from cotton cuttings and linters.
Paper containing at least 25% rag or cotton fiber pulp.
Paper made from cloth fibers.
Papers with a complete or partial content of cotton fibers.
Paper made from cloth fibres, as opposed to wood pulp.
One hundred percent rag paper are constructed of cotton fibers. Traditionally considered museum quality. Watercolor paper and most printmaking papers are examples of achival rag paper.
Paper that contains at least 25% cotton fiber.
Historically, paper made with rag pulp. Today it is usually referred to as cotton fiber paper. It may be made from cotton cuttings (rags), linters or other waste cotton.
European paper was originally made from rags. The earlier papermaking fibres came from linen and hemp rags; and later cotton was introduced. Rag papers are generally much more durable than those made from wood pulp. Rag paper implies quality paper. Modern rag papers are made most often from cotton linters: the short cotton fibres which remain after the longer fibres have been removed for the textile industry. Cotton is a good-quality fibre, but cotton linters is not the top quality.
A paper term used to describe bond or other forms of stock having a strong percentage content of “cotton rags.
Paper made from fibers of non-wood origin, including actual cotton rags, cotton linters, cotton or linen pulp. Rag papers contain from 25-100% cotton fiber pulp.
Paper made of cotton or linen rags was in general use everywhere until gradually supplanted by cheaper woodpulp newsprint in the last quarter of the last century. This paper is highly durable and when properly cared for is capable of surviving the passage of time in remarkably handsome condition.
High-quality paper usually made from pure cotton rag. The long cotton fibres ensure the durability of the paper, but they also impart flexibility and softness to it. Because rag papers have a neutral pH (balance of acidity and alkalinity) they are also very permanent. Etching papers are almost invariably made from pure rag.
Paper with all the qualities and benefits of rag board, but much thinner. Used to make photo corners and for other light weight applications in framing.
Paper created by beating cotton or linen into fibers. These fibers have a stronger bond than wood fibers, resulting in greater durability. Although rag paper can contain a small proportion of wood fiber, higher quality rag paper contains a higher amount of cotton fibers.
A term used to describe papers actually made from cotton linters.
Premium paper that contains actual cotton fibers.