Title: Explain the importance of grain direction of paper.
Course: Graphic Imaging Technology I (11154-I) > Section: Finishing and Binding Printed Materials

Explanation should include a variety of methods (e.g., fold, wet, and tear) for determining grain direction (e.g., 8.5 inches by 11 inches for grain long) other than the package label and a description of the importance of this information.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How does paper grain affect the design of a printed product?
- When a package label is not available, what is the most reliable method for determining grain direction?
- What is the best sheet grain for feed and curl? How does printing on both sides affect this?
- What post-printing finishing processes should be considered when deciding grain direction?