
The top side of the paper, which comes in contact with the dandy roll and felts during the papermaking process. The bottom side of the paper, which comes in contact with the wire (forming fabric) or the papermaking machine, is called the wire side. The felt side of a paper may appear to be softer, while the wire side of a paper may have more 'tooth...
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http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20829

Side of the paper that was not in contact with the Fourdrinier wire during papermaking, as compared to wire side.
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https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20631

It is the top side of the sheet in the paper making process that does not lie on the Fourdrinier wire.
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https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/22539
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