The first sheets of paper were made in China in about 200 BC. Since then, it has become indispensable.
Understanding the Potential of Paper
This was originally intended to be purely a carrier of images and scripts, but because of its natural properties — strength, flexibility, and durability — and its low costs, it has subsequently been developed and exploited to produce a vast variety of items from disposable clothing to loudspeaker cones.
However, the main use of papers continues to be as a surface on which to print information.
