Bob_Maxey@mtn.3com.com
Mon, 08 Mar 1999 12:27:13 -0700
some of our processes-- more than others are --at least from one
perspective-- seem trapped on a white cotton surface these days--mostly for
somewhat assumed archival purposes--just want to point out that because a
paper is rag or cotton does not necessarily mean it will last a long time
or more than a couple years -- cotton papers are particularly susceptible
to certain microbes and insects that like the fibers besides attack form
chemical contaminants
Remember that United States currency is made from cotton. The material
preferred by Crane, for example, is used Denim from jeans. Also remember
that many Japanese papers are made from mulberry, a material very similar
to cotton. Incidentally, many of these Japanese papers are used by
governments worldwide to make papers for documents that are to last.
Cotton makes for some great papers, if it is prepared properly.
RM
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