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grain direction

Definition of grain direction

In reel paper, it is the orientation of the fibre arrangement in the paper. This determines the expansion/contraction with moisture, ease of creasing and orthogonal flexibility of the paper.


Synonyms of grain direction


Related topics to grain direction

inverted grain

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