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title: "What paper stock options are available for folded pieces that won't crack along the spine?"
description: "Cracking along a fold happens when the paper coating and fibers are bent without being prepared first. The fix is a combination of scoring and choosing the"
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# What paper stock options are available for folded pieces that won't crack along the spine?

Cracking along a fold happens when the paper coating and fibers are bent without being prepared first. The fix is a combination of scoring and choosing the

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