TISSUE PAPER (FROM WASTE PAPER)

Tissue paper is soft, feathery, lightweight, highly absorbent, tear resistant, disposable and relatively strong paper products. The tissue paper name originates from the French word “tissue”, which meaning cloth. Because of the tissue paper is as soft as cloth. It has become an important part in our daily life. Uses of this type of paper are increasing rapidly in worldwide. Overall, a person who lives in a developing country uses some kilograms of tissue paper per year. The people of North American use highest amount of tissue paper; per person about 25 kg per year.

As like other paper products cellulose fibers is the main source of tissue paper. The fiber may be 100% virgin or 100% recycle or mixed. 100% recycled fibers are used due to environmental responsible. The main source of recycle fiber is office paper collection programs. The virgin fiber is mostly kraft fiber which is produced from soft or hard wood. High quality tissue paper is made from virgin grade of wood pulp.

Tissue paper industry has emerged as a new sub-segment within the paper industry in India. Tissue market is at a very nascent stage in India. Due to increasing disposable income, the consumers are adopting the tissue culture.

It is intended to prepare a Feasibility Report to install 7500 Ton/Year Tissue Paper Production facility from Waste Paper as a Green Filed Project.