The liquid portion of a pigmented coating or ink including the binders or adhesives and modifiers.
Vellum
A toothy surface, relatively absorbent for good ink penetration.
Virgin Fibre
Fibre produced for the first time from wood, as opposed to recycled fibre.
Virgin Pulp
Pulp manufactured and used for the first time.
Viscometer
The instrument used for measuring the viscosity (thickness) of liquids.
Voids
White spots in areas of electrostatic output that should have colour. Commonly the result of airborne particles preventing the charged toner from adhering to the charged paper. Can also result from dirt in paper.
Volatile
Subject to evaporation at a relatively low temperature.
Volume Credit
With reference to Chain of Custody systems, where the proportion of the production for a product line can be certified, relative to the amount of certified fibre bought in a defined period.
