Broke
Paper manufactured by the mill that has been discarded at some point during the process. It is returned to a repulping unit for reprocessing.
Optical Brightening Agents
Products based on stilbene chemistry are used to brighten paper. They work by absorbing invisible ultraviolet light and converting the energy to a visible bluish-white light. This process makes the paper appear brighter.
Calcium Carbonate
A mineral (ground marble) alkaline filler which may act as a buffer. It also increases the brightness of a grade.
Cotton
Cotton fibers, composed entirely of pure cellulose, may be used in papermaking. Paper formerly made from rags is today made from cotton fibers.
Dyes & Colorings
Color is added and monitored continually during the papermaking process. Sophisticated computers ensure consistency through the run and in subsequent runs.
Paper manufactured by the mill that has been discarded at some point during the process. It is returned to a repulping unit for reprocessing.
Optical Brightening Agents
Products based on stilbene chemistry are used to brighten paper. They work by absorbing invisible ultraviolet light and converting the energy to a visible bluish-white light. This process makes the paper appear brighter.
Calcium Carbonate
A mineral (ground marble) alkaline filler which may act as a buffer. It also increases the brightness of a grade.
Cotton
Cotton fibers, composed entirely of pure cellulose, may be used in papermaking. Paper formerly made from rags is today made from cotton fibers.
Dyes & Colorings
Color is added and monitored continually during the papermaking process. Sophisticated computers ensure consistency through the run and in subsequent runs.
Nonfibrous, insoluble mineral materials added to the fiber furnish to impart specific properties such as opacity, improved ink receptivity, whiteness, or surface smoothness. Commonly used fillers include clay, calcium carbonate and titanium dioxide.
Postconsumer Fiber (Recycled Paper)
Today, postconsumer fiber is a key ingredient in fine papers. Recycled fiber is made from waste paper that has been collected, sorted, and cleaned. Mohawk purchases 100% postconsumer fiber which has been processed into thick sheets and packed into bales, just like virgin fiber pulp. Advanced technologies have allowed Mohawk to make 100% recycled papers that meet rigorous quality standards and higher brightness targets.
Pulp
Cellulose fibers from wood or other plant sources may be extracted chemically or mechanically. Softwood pulps are derived from conifers (evergreens). Hardwood fibers (from deciduous trees) are also a primary source of papermaking pulp. Mohawk uses only the finest of chemical pulps.
Sizing
Internal sizing improves water resistance so that the paper fibers stay together on handling. Surface sizing applied to the partially dry web increases surface strength and resistance to ink spread or feathering.