The blue cover is sturdy and holds the paper. The blue cover does not tear resulting in loss of paper injury to the paper and a need to pick up and re-organizing. The white paper can be obtained from the blue wrapper still stacked and ready to be placed in the printer or copy machine without the need to re-stack and organize. The paper is clean with no ragged edges and the color is white. Still can feel the difference between this paper and the expensive $14 a ream executive paper. Reserve the fancy paper for your resume/CV