Definition: Uncoated woodfree papers

Category: Forestry

Paper suitable for printing or other graphic purposes, where at least 90% of the fibre furnish consists of chemical pulp fibres. Uncoated woodfree paper can be made from a variety of furnishes, with variable levels of mineral filler and a range of finishing processes such as sizing, calendering, machine glazing and watermarking. This grade includes most office papers, such as business forms, copier, computer, stationery and book papers. Pigmented and size press coated papers (coating less than 5g per side) are covered by this heading. It excludes wallpaper bases http://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/product?code=KS-31-11-137&mode=view UNECE/FAO/Eurostat/ITTO, Joint Forest Sector Questionnaire (2010), Definitions