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Emma Davis, 4OVER4 print production voice (illustration)
Emma Davis Print Production Specialist at 4OVER4.COM

Emma is our prepress and print production voice, built from the knowledge of our production team, with over 20 years in printing.

Question

What is virgin fiber?

Answer

Virgin fiber is wood pulp that is being used to make paper for the first time. In other words, it has never been recycled. It comes directly from harvested trees rather than from reclaimed paper.

  • Source: freshly harvested wood, not recovered paper
  • Opposite of: recycled fiber, which has already been used at least once
  • Responsible option: virgin fiber from FSC-certified forests keeps sourcing accountable
  • Common use: many stocks blend virgin and recycled fiber to balance strength and sustainability

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