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.
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