Kraft paper: Kraft paper is a strong, usually brown paper used for packaging, sacks, tubes and corrugated board. Recycled kraft is made from recovered fibre.
In more detail
The name comes from the German word for strength. Virgin kraft is made from chemically pulped wood; recycled kraft re-pulps recovered paper and board.
Why it matters
It is the base material for most corrugated boxes and paper tubes in India.
How it is measured or specified
Specified by GSM, BF, moisture and reel geometry.
Questions
What is Kraft paper?
Kraft paper is a strong, usually brown paper used for packaging, sacks, tubes and corrugated board. Recycled kraft is made from recovered fibre.
Why does Kraft paper matter to buyers?
It is the base material for most corrugated boxes and paper tubes in India.
Why does Kraft paper matter?
It is the base material for most corrugated boxes and paper tubes in India.
Explain Kraft paper in more detail.
The name comes from the German word for strength. Virgin kraft is made from chemically pulped wood; recycled kraft re-pulps recovered paper and board.
How is Kraft paper measured or specified?
Specified by GSM, BF, moisture and reel geometry.
What is GSM?
GSM is the weight of one square metre of paper or board in grams. It is the basic measure of how heavy, and roughly how strong and costly, a grade is.
What is Burst factor?
Burst factor is the bursting strength of paper divided by its grammage. It lets buyers compare the strength of grades of different weights.
What is Recovered paper?
Recovered paper is used paper and board collected for recycling, such as old corrugated containers, newspapers and office paper.