Sizing
Sizing
Glossary of flexographic printing terms
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Definition of sizing
Sizing: The treatment of paper that gives it resistance to the penetration of liquids (particularly water) or vapors. Alt: Resins, starches or other compounds added to paper to increase its resistance to penetration of by ink and water. Paper with little sizing, such as newsprint, is called slack-sized heavily sized papers such as bond and ledger are called hard-sized. Sizing may be mixed in the pulp or applied to the surface of a partially dry web (surfaces sized).
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References:
Pocket Pal, A Graphic Arts Production Handbook, International Paper Company, July 1995.
Gravure Process and Technology, Gravure Association of America, 1991
Glossary of Printing Terms, Print USA, October 27, 1995
Index of (Printing) Terms, Johnathan Lee Lyons, Lyons Digital Media, 1995
Screen Printing: Design & Technique, Nicholas Bristow, 1990
Flexography Principles and Practices, Flexographic Technical Association, 1980
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