The sources and uses of cellophane, Koryo paper and selvage paper are introduced respectively.

cellophane paper

Cellophane is a kind of film made of natural fibers such as cotton pulp and wood pulp by gluing. It is transparent, non-toxic and tasteless. Its molecular chain has wonderful micro-permeability, which can make goods breathe like eggs through the micropores in the egg skin, which is very beneficial to the freshness and fresh-keeping activity of goods. Strong resistance to oily, alkaline and organic solvents; No static electricity, no self-absorption of dust; Because it is made of natural fiber, it can absorb the moisture in garbage and be decomposed without causing environmental pollution. Widely used in lining paper and decorative wrapping paper for goods. Its transparency enables people to see the goods inside at a glance, and it has the properties of moisture-proof, waterproof, airtight and heat-sealing, which plays a good role in protecting the goods. Compared with ordinary plastic film, it has the advantages of no static electricity, dust prevention and good kink. Cellophane is available in white and color. Can be used as a semi-permeable membrane.

Wool paper [China writing paper made of bamboo]

The bamboo paper produced in Jiangxi in the late Ming Dynasty is delicate, thin and soft, light yellow, water-resistant and good in water absorption. Suitable for writing and printing ancient books. Because Jin Mao, a great book collector in Ming Dynasty, loved books and printed books on bamboo paper, he once went to Jiangxi to order a large number of slightly thick bamboo paper and stamped it with "Mao" on the edge, so people used to call this kind of paper wool paper, which is still in use today.

Korean paper [white mulberry tissue paper made in Korea]

Also called Korean paper, Korean tribute paper. Paper produced in ancient Korea (also known as Koguryo, South Korea). Chen's "Negative Record" in the Northern Song Dynasty says: "Korean paper is made of cotton cocoons, white as silk, tough as silk, and lovely to write." This China has nothing, and it is also a wonderful work. "This kind of paper is mainly thick curtains, and the spacing between paper lines is bigger and thicker than that of white paper. According to rigorous research, most of the Korean paper used for writing in China during the Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties was mulberry paper. In the Qing Dynasty, China had imitation Korean paper.

Paper for painting and calligraphy. Produced in Korea, Korea is its ancient name, hence the name. The texture is tough and smooth, slightly fragrant and rhythmic, suitable for writing and painting, and there are many kinds of mirrors and hair accessories. "Paper, ink, pen and inkstone" says: "Korean paper is cotton cocoon, white as silk, tough as silk, and lovely to write."

Korean paper has been imported from Korea since the Tang Dynasty, enjoying the reputation of "the best in the world", and it was called "chicken forest paper" in the Song Dynasty. Each piece of paper has a fixed size, 4 feet long and 2.5 feet horizontal. When it is made, cotton and cocoon are the main raw materials, so its fiber is very long, similar to the Great Wall of China, ancient paper or parchment. It is as thick as a clip, but its surface is hairy, not as smooth as a clip. As tough as leather, it only absorbs water and is not easy to absorb ink. The manufacturing technology of this paper is inferior to that of Xuan paper. Because of its incomplete decomposition and bleaching, the paper color is slightly red and yellow, and there are traces of coarse materials floating. Korean paper has a high value since it was introduced to China in Tang and Song Dynasties. Rough, use it as thick as oil, as curtains, rain hats and book clips; There are also detailed ones, mostly used in calligraphy and painting. Their color is as white as satin and their quality is as flexible as cotton. On pen and paper, it is greasy, slippery and not astringent. The ink drops into a semi-transparent state, and the ink color is lovely and has unique charm.