The Pulp and Paper Making Processes - Princeton …
softwoods (e.g., pines, firs, and spruces) yield long and strong fibers that impart strength to paper and are used for boxes and packaging. Hardwoods, on the other hand, generally have shorter fibers and therefore produce a weaker paper, but one that is smoother, more opaque, and better suited for print-ing. Both softwoods and hardwoods are ...