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direct-to-consumer tissue brands are selling 100 per cent bamboo tissue outside of Asia.


This type of tissue is seen as a


more environmentally friendly and sustainable alternative. However, non-wood pulps typically contain higher levels of contaminants, such as silica and fines, which create Yankee coating challenges related to hardness, dusting and abrasiveness. Solenis has partnered with tissue makers to address challenges related to improving softness/hand feel, machine runnability and extending doctor blade life.


Preparing for new paper towel opportunities In the wake of the global pandemic, there is a renewed emphasis on hand hygiene that has resulted in more hand washing and hand drying occasions. Many establishments are also replacing hot and jet air dryers


with paper towel dispensers in public restrooms. In addition, experts recommend cleaning and disinfecting high-touch surfaces at least once a day to minimise the risk of Covid-19 transmission through surface contact. All of these trends are driving an increase in paper towel usage and pushing manufacturers to enhance their product requirements. Solenis is well-positioned to help tissue makers produce more – and higher quality – paper towels. Our extended network of field professionals and application experts collaborate directly with paper producers to customise solutions to their unique needs. At the same time, our global manufacturing footprint allows us to deliver a variety of wet- and dry-strength products efficiently and cost-effectively to any mill, anywhere in the world. Our additives have enabled towel producers in all regions


to enhance product quality in the areas of wet strength (for improved durability when used with disinfectants/cleaners), absorbency and scrubbability (to ensure the towel can clean a wider surface area).


The new normal Post-Covid-19, the world is likely to be operating very differently. Suppliers must evolve as much as the customers they serve, which is why Solenis is actively working to enhance, extend and redefine our capabilities to align with the changing world. We have an exciting pipeline of new activities planned for the next 12 months and look forward to helping producers navigate through these tumultuous times.


* Richard Cho is global marketing director for Solenis Tissue & Towel, based at Wilmington, Delaware, which


Richard Cho is global marketing director for Solenis Tissue & Towel


is a producer of speciality chemicals for water-intensive industries, including the pulp, paper, oil and gas, petroleum refining, chemical processing, mining, biorefining, power and municipal markets. He is responsible for developing the global strategy, driving the innovation pipeline and leading digital communication.


Solenis has helped tissue makers optimise wet-end process and coating stability to improve productivity and paper quality, leading to record machine speeds to meet the unexpected surge in demand


September/October 2020


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