Corrugated
papers are papers composed of an inner fluting of material and one
or two outer liners of material. They are brightly colored and are rigid
on the width and flexible on the length. These papers are colored on one
side or both sides but back side is smooth while only the front side is
corrugated. They are biodegradable; have long, strong fibers that
enables them to be recycled many times.
In 1856, Englishmen, Healey and Allen, received a patent for the first
corrugated or
pleated paper. The paper was used to line tall
men's hats. On December 20, 1871, Albert Jones of New York, patented a
stronger corrugated paper used as a shipping material. Albert Jones took
a piece of paper, convoluted it into a series of flutings by moistening
it and passing it between two hot corrugating rolls. The first use of
corrugated paper for packaging came in 1871, when an American,
Albert Jones, introduced an idea of wrapping bottles and glass chimneys
in it.
Corrugated paper is a versatile material in terms of strength, low
cost, eco-friendliness and aesthetics. To secure corrugated papers
always keep them in dry, fire-safe areas in flatten boxes. Remove all
foreign materials, such as foam packaging, plastic, wood and string.
Corrugated papers can add texture and dimension to decorating
projects, parade floats, paper sculpture, displays, and bulletin boards.
Handmade corrugated papers are ideal for collages and backgrounds.
Corrugated paper is used to make new paperboard and corrugated boxes.
