

Zig-Zag white papers use an oxygenation process that leaves no residue of any kind on the paper. While some have mistakenly claimed that “unbleached” means that white papers are made with household bleach or something like it, this is not the case. While there’s a lot of chatter in stoner circles about whether unbleached papers are safer, there’s really one main difference between the two: color. To bleach or not to bleach? Image courtesy of Zig-Zag. Their famous white papers and classic orange packs are made from natural flax fibers. Zig-Zag usually blends wood pulp with other natural plant fibers for an easy roll and a slow, even burn. Fiber blendsĮach rolling paper material has its benefits and drawbacks, so sometimes the best choice is a blend.

Because of their low profile, flax joints have less combustion, so you’re tasting less smoke and more of the good stuff. Flaxįlax paper is the best of all worlds: thin like rice, but easy to roll like wood pulp or hemp. They can be a little slippery, but they burn slow-and look really cool. Rice papers are tricky, but incredibly rewarding, because of their ultra-thin profile. Hemp is an ultra-sustainable crop, so it’s a great choice for the environment, too.įor a sustainable option, Zig-Zag’s hemp rolling papers are made with fibers from organic farms. They are a little trickier to work with than wood pulp, but they’re a great place to start branching out. Hemp papers are thin, sturdy, and easier to roll than other plant fibers, and the mild flavor won’t disrupt the natural taste of your cannabis. There’s something nice about rolling a hemp joint-you’re just adding more cannabis on top of the cannabis. While they’re the fastest, simplest way for a beginner to get a joint together, they burn fast and hot, though, so you can end up with a joint that smokes too quickly or unevenly. Traditional wood-pulp papers are a classic for a reason: They’re the easiest to roll and are incredibly sturdy. Once you know the basics, though, you’ll be discovering your joint-rolling talent in no time. It all starts with your favorite strain and the perfect rolling paper-and while you probably have the cannabis covered, picking out a paper from all the options on the market can seem overwhelming.
