Butcher paper

Butchers' paper is a kraft paper. Originally sold to butchers for the purpose of wrapping meat and fish, butchers' paper is now used for a wide variety of purposes, notably in primary education where it is used for arts and crafts, such as hanging artwork.[1] Many high schools use butchers' paper for posters of clubs, and upcoming events. It is a cheap but sturdy paper that is sold in large rolls. Butchers' paper is usually white or reddish in colour, made from kraft pulp and is generally considered to have a density of between 30 lb/3000 sq ft (45 g/m2) and 50 lb/3000 sq ft (81 g/m2).

Moving companies use butchers' paper to pack china, glass, and other fragile items for safe transport. The use of printed paper, such as newspaper, could transfer ink onto the packaged item causing damage.

References
  1. William Jordan, The Art of Hanging Artwork, archived from the original on 2012-03-01


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