How tissue is made – And why it’s good for you!
In spite of the fact that you may not consider it all the time, tissue paper items such as paper towels , restroom tissue , facial tissue , and kitchen towels – play a critical role in providing solace and convenience in our regular daily lives, both at home and far from home. Other than the basic comfort they give us, tissue products really have an extremely positive story to tell regarding hygiene and health, environment and sustainability, and technology and science. And while this may come across as a surprise, tissue is a surprisingly big business, with worldwide annual sales estimated to be around US$80 billion. In South Africa, tissue is among the highly demanded products as it is estimated that a family of four uses approximately one toilet roll every 1.5 days. While this may be impressive, there are several even more important aspects of tissue paper products that are sometimes overlooked and deserve more discussion, such as the following: Hygiene