The Process of Making The Gorgeous Printed Tissue Papers

If we go to any eating outlet then we always get fascinated towards the printed tissue paper we see with them. Either the tissue will simply have the company’s logo or in some cases, it will have a unique design to make it look beautiful. However, very few people know how that tissue paper is prepared in the factories. Don’t worry the process is not yuck or something rather an interesting one.

In many cases, tissue papers are made from the recycled paper pulp and have properties like basis weight, absorbency, bulk (specific volume), thickness (caliper), brightness, appearance, stretch and comfort which decides whether that particular tissue is a good one or not. Tissues with softness in the paper are primarily manufactured for various purposes like facial tissue, toilet tissue, paper towels, etc.

Step I

The very first step in the making of soft tissue paper includes the creation of paper pulp which eventually makes those gorgeous printed tissue paper. This paper pulp can be created from the recycled materials and sometimes from the wood fiber. Firstly the tree logs are created then they are again cut into small chip size pieces which later is grounded into fine flakes. These fine flakes then along with measured water are stirred together to make the required pulp. While the pulp is still in the tank some extra components are also mixed in it to strengthen, soften or give color to the tissue paper.

Step II

Once the pulp is ready as per according to the desired level then it is consciously and consistently poured across the width of the belt which is being driven by the huge drums which are heated by continuous steam. These belts move with a fast speed and are approx. 2-6 meters wide and are also made from a very high porous material. Due to the presence of pores on the belt, all the water slips away from it leaving a delicate chunk of fabric stuck to the belt.

The remaining process is continued in the next blog.

The Process of Making Those Gorgeous Printed Tissue Papers (Continued)

Let’s recap what we have done so far, so that we can start the next step in a more understanding way. In the very first step, we have created the paper pulp which is used to make those amazing printed tissue paper.  As I said earlier the pulp can be created with the help of recycled material as well as wood fiber. Then once the pulp is created it is poured on a porous belt which will suck the water out of it and will dry the paper. The next thing which we need to do is as follows.

Step III

Then the same paper which is stuck to the belts is peeled from it and transferred to a massive roller which is generally called as Yankee, it is a heated roller. Due to this high temperature on the roller, the chunk of fabric dries almost immediately. Then the similar dried paper is transferred to the core where it is converted into the jumbo rolls. To get a thicker or thinner tissue one can always adjust the draw speed of jumbo rolls.

All these three steps make general tissue papers now you have to decide the purpose of tissue to go further. For example, if you wish to have a printed tissue paper towel. Then the above procedure stays same only you need to add conditioners at the time when the paper is wet to give an extra strength as these tissue papers are thicker and heavier in nature. Paper towels come in numerous varieties based on the number of plies (layers) they have. All these plies are embossed together in a synchronized pattern which gives a designer look and makes it soft as well as strengthen it.

Similarly, if you want to make the toilet rolls then the same jumbo roll which was created in step three is sent for getting embossed and few other steps to make the soft and nice toilet rolls you use in your washrooms.