map paper
A paper used for the production of maps of all
types, including atlases. It is a superior grade
of paper produced from linen, cotton fiber,
chemical wood pulps, or combinations thereof, in
basis weights ranging from 16 to 28 pounds (17 X
22�). Required characteristics include
finish, printability, dimensional stability to
assure good register, good folding properties,
and, in some cases, e.g., road maps, high opacity.
Map papers are also sometimes produced in a manner
that affords high wet strength, water repellency,
mildew resistance, luminescence, abrasion
resistance, and other properties pertinent to a
particular use. (17
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