Occasionally you will find strands of the long fibers (often kozo) in washi. Washi is also accepting of ink, making it easy to print on as it holds very fine detail. Printed washi has a unique and occasionally transparent texture.
On occasion, you might stumble upon strands of the long fibers (usually kozo) within washi. Given its tolerance for ink, washi can be easily printed upon, retaining an impressive level of detail. The printed version often boasts a distinctive and sometimes translucent quality.