What we source

• Toilet tissue (retail & AFH): 1–4 ply, embossed, scented/unscented; standard & jumbo rolls (JRT)
  
• Facial tissue: interfold (flat box & cube), pocket packs; 2–4 ply ultra-soft
  
• Napkins/serviettes: beverage (24×24 cm), lunch (33×33 cm), dinner (40×40 cm); 1–3 ply, plain or printed
  
• Kitchen towels: 2–3 ply, high-absorbency; standard & maxi rolls; perforated sheets
  
• Parent reels (jumbo rolls): 13–20 GSM base tissue for local converting
  

Specs & options

• Pulp/grade: 100% virgin cellulose (ECF/TCF), recycled or mix; whiteness/brightness to spec
  
• Ply & GSM: 1–4 ply; typical base tissue 13–20 GSM per ply (final ply stack per item)
  
• Embossing/lamination: micro, deco, point-to-point (P2P), nested; custom patterns & logos
  
• Core & roll: core ID 38–50 mm (retail), 60–76 mm (JRT/parent); roll length/sheet count to spec
  
• Perforation: sheet length tolerance ±2–3 mm; easy-tear strength tuned per use
  
• Facial tissue pulls: 80–200 pulls/box; 2–4 ply; soft-touch finish
  
• Napkin print: up to 4-color flexo, food-safe inks; 1/4-fold, 1/8-fold, dispenser napkins
  
• Kitchen towel: sheet width 200–230 mm; 50–150 sheets/roll; wet-strength resin option (food prep)
  
• Packaging: retail poly/paper wraps, shelf trays, AFH cases; private-label artwork
  

Performance & testing

• Absorbency: capacity & rate (SAT/immersion), rewet; for towels—wet burst/tensile
  
• Strength: MD/CD tensile, ply bond/lamination, perforation strength, core crush
  
• Softness & lint: surface smoothness, dusting/lint count (visual & TAPPI methods)
  
• Dimensions/counts: GSM, sheet size, sheet count, roll length verification
  
• Transport: case drop/compression (ISTA), humidity conditioning
  

Compliance & safety

• Food contact (incidental for towels/napkins): US FDA 21 CFR 176.xx / EU 1935/2004 (as applicable)
  
• Inks & additives: low-migration, CONEG/TPCH heavy-metal limits; allergen and fragrance declarations on request
  
• Chain-of-custody: FSC/PEFC available
  
• Country-specific labeling (recycled %, ply, sheet count, barcode, disposal icons)
  

Sustainability options

• High recycled content lines; chlorine-free bleaching (ECF/TCF)
  
• Paper wrap (plastic-free), bulk AFH cases, optimized sheet/roll for freight cube
  
• On-pack recyclability symbols; carbon-footprint data on request
  

Typical MOQs & lead times (guidance)

• Retail SKUs (toilet/facial/napkins/towels): 5,000–20,000 packs/SKU; 2–4 weeks after artwork
  
• AFH cases & dispenser lines: 200–500 cases; 2–3 weeks
  
• Parent reels: 10–25 MT; 1–2 weeks (mill schedule dependent)
  (Varies by ply/print/embossing and peak season.)
  

RFQ checklist (copy-paste)

1. Item & segment (retail/AFH), target market(s)
   
2. Ply × GSM per ply (or performance targets: softness/absorbency/strength)
   
3. Roll/sheet spec: sheet size, sheet count or roll length; core ID; perforation requirement
   
4. Embossing pattern & lamination (P2P/nested); fragrance (Y/N)
   
5. Napkins: size (24/24, 33/33, 40/40), fold, print colors (Pantone), dispenser compatibility
   
6. Facial tissue: pulls/box, ply, box format (flat/cube/pocket)
   
7. Kitchen towel: sheets/roll, wet strength (Y/N), towel width
   
8. Packaging (pack size, wrap type, case pack), barcode/label content
   
9. Sustainability (FSC, recycled %, plastic-free wrap) & compliance needs
   
10. QA plan & AQL, required test reports, delivery terms & ship-to
    

QC playbook (DUPRO + PSI)

• Verify ply stack & GSM, emboss register, lamination bond
  
• Count audit (sheets/pulls), roll length, core ID & roundness
  
• Absorbency rate/capacity, wet burst/tensile (towels), ply-bond peel
  
• Linting/dusting observation, odor check (facial/napkins)
  
• Pack integrity: seal strength, print ΔE on printed napkins, case/pallet audit
  

Cost drivers
Pulp grade (virgin vs recycled), ply & GSM, emboss/lamination, printed napkins (colors/coverage), wet-strength resins, pack configuration, and freight (bulky cube—optimize pack sizes).

Why India for tissue & hygiene

• Competitive converting for private label & AFH with fast changeovers
  
• Broad pulp sourcing, strong price–performance in 2–3-ply lines
  
• Integrated print/pack for napkins and retail multipacks
  

Natural cross-sells
Dispenser-compatible rolls/napkins, folded hand towels, center-pull towels, corrugated outers, labels/barcodes, and paper-based mailers for e-commerce bundles.