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Tissue: More than a physical item

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Tissues are widely used for physical purposes and that is the initial purpose of use. They have satisfied the physical need and continue to grow in this regard. They have simplified our daily lives and came with safety features for sensitive area use. The growth for tissue dependency increases by the day because more people know the importance of its use. Though tissues are helpful for physical use, they have also taken the role to be more than physical items. They also come in handy when our feelings come to play and they serve as a companion that helps us get through emotional turmoil. The comfort and convenience of tissues can constitute so many great stories in our daily lives. They are so easy to carry and a small piece really goes a long way. Tissues add to our positive stories of how we go through our basic need of health but also add to the story of our feeling being. Scenario   Ever went through some hardship and felt like no one is there to ca...

How tissue is made – And why it’s good for you!

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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 fo...