Rag content paper

Rag content paper is a higher quality paper with cotton fibers added for strength. This is now called cotton fiber paper.

Actual content can range from several per cent to 100 per cent. The higher the cotton fiber content, the stronger the paper, and it can be bleached bright white or colored. It will last and stay stable much longer than paper made from all wood pulp. It is also costlier. Today, it is used only for fine writing papers and not-standard-sized envelopes for personal correspondence.

The notable stamp issue using this paper in relatively modern times were the US 1909 Wasington-Franklins on bluish paper.

Rag content/cotton fiber envelopes used to be ideal for those making their own special event covers. However, the US standard small size envelopes (6¾ or 6½) aren't made with this paper anymore. An example of the paper can be found on typical Artcraft or Artmaster first day covers of the 1960s. Unless, really badly stored, they are still bright and fresh. 



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