PAPER CONVERTING BLOG

Kraft paper is an important ingredient being used by many restaurants today. Its diversity, efficiency, custom ability and affordability make it a recipe for success for many eating establishments.

Until the Civil War, sugar and many other household staples were packaged and sold in cotton bags. During the war, however, cotton became scarce as Southern men abandoned their cotton fields for battlefields. Paper replaced cotton as the food service packaging of choice, and today we still package sugar in paper bags.

Packing goods for shipping can feel like an art form. Items must be carefully arranged so they will come out unscathed at the final destination. The quest for shipping safety started in 1965, when Dow Chemical Group introduced Styrofoam packing peanuts, which are most commonly used to prevent damage when shipping items.

It's that time of year again, and everyone is looking for ideas. Parents need ideas for school projects, and teachers need new ways to create a stimulating classroom. If you have a roll of natural kraft paper at your disposal, count yourself lucky. With a roll of this versatile paper, you can provide interesting learning activities for your students while keeping your classroom costs down. Try these four ideas for making the most of kraft paper.