bulking book paper
A paper produced to give maximum bulk per unit
ream weight. It is produced from a number of paper
furnishes designed to impart this property,
including cotton linters, rag pulp, esparto, and
chemical wood pulps. Some grades contain a large
percentage of mechanical wood pulp mixed with
other pulps. The paper furnish is provided with
little or no fillers. This paper is usually made
to specifications of finish, caliper, or both.
Bulking book paper picks easily and often causes
difficulties in printing. See also: BULKED UP ;NOVEL PAPER .