Tissue paper is a soft, lightweight, highly absorbent, tear-resistant, disposable, and relatively strong paper product. The term “tissue” originates from the French word “tissue,” meaning cloth, reflecting the material’s soft, cloth-like characteristics. Tissue paper has become an important part of daily life, and its use is increasing rapidly worldwide. Consumption varies significantly by region, with people in North America reported to use the highest amount, at about 25 kg per person per year.
Like other paper products, tissue paper is primarily manufactured from cellulose fibers. These fibers may be 100% virgin, 100% recycled, or a mixture of both. Recycled fibers, often sourced through office paper collection programs, are used to support environmental responsibility. Virgin fiber is generally kraft fiber produced from softwood or hardwood, while high-quality tissue paper is commonly manufactured from virgin-grade wood pulp.
In India, the tissue paper industry has emerged as a new sub-segment of the paper industry. The Indian tissue market remains at a relatively nascent stage, while increasing disposable income is encouraging consumers to adopt tissue products more widely.
| Particulars | Value |
|---|---|
| Plant Capacity | 30 Ton/Day |
| Land & Building (3600 sq.mt.) | US$ 24.97 Cr |
| Plant & Machinery | US$ 6.94 Cr |
| Working Capital for 1 Month | US$ 4.75 Cr |
| Total Capital Investment | US$ 37.36 Cr |
| Rate of Return | 23% |
| Break Even Point | 62% |
Tissue paper is primarily made from cellulose fibers obtained from virgin or recycled paper sources. The report identifies 100% virgin fiber, 100% recycled fiber, and mixtures of the two as possible fiber sources. Recycled fiber can be obtained through office paper collection programs, while virgin fiber is generally kraft fiber produced from softwood or hardwood. High-quality tissue products are commonly associated with virgin-grade wood pulp because of the properties required for softness, strength, and absorbency.
The main types covered in the report include toilet tissue, paper towels, facial tissue, table napkins, and wrapping tissue. Each category is designed for a particular application and therefore requires suitable combinations of softness, absorbency, strength, thickness, and appearance. Product specifications and manufacturing conditions can be adjusted according to the intended end use and required quality characteristics.
Recycled paper can be converted into tissue furnish through a sequence of preparation and cleaning operations. The report describes sourcing and collection followed by storage, re-pulping, screening, cleaning, deinking, refining, bleaching and colour stripping, pressing, and subsequent paper-making operations. The suitability of recycled fiber depends on the desired tissue quality and the characteristics of the recovered paper. Proper processing is important for removing contaminants and achieving the required fiber properties.
Tissue paper manufacturing involves fiber preparation, paper formation, drying, creping, and finishing operations. For recycled fiber, the preparation stage can include re-pulping, screening, cleaning, deinking, refining, bleaching, and colour stripping. The report also covers pressing, creping, the dryer section, sizing, dyeing, chemical addition, and reeling or cutting. The precise process sequence depends on the raw material, product specification, equipment configuration, and quality requirements of the finished tissue.
A tissue paper plant requires a paper-making system together with supporting utility and material-handling equipment. The report specifically covers tissue paper-making machinery, EOT cranes, D.G. sets, power transformers, cooling towers, ETP plants, air pollution control equipment, air conditioning equipment, air compressors, weighing machines, material handling equipment, fire-fighting equipment, electrical measuring instruments, and submersible water pumps. Instrumentation and process-control equipment are also included as part of the project’s technical requirements.
A tissue paper plant location should be evaluated based on raw-material availability, market access, power and fuel supply, water availability, climate, transportation, waste disposal, labor, regulations, taxes, and site characteristics. The report also identifies community factors and flood and fire control among the considerations. A suitable location should support reliable inbound and outbound logistics while providing adequate infrastructure and utilities. Environmental, regulatory, and operational requirements should also be assessed before finalizing the site.
Tissue paper represents an emerging sub-segment of the Indian paper industry, with consumer adoption supported by increasing disposable income. The report describes the Indian tissue market as being at a relatively nascent stage, indicating scope for development as tissue consumption becomes more established. Demand can arise across applications such as personal hygiene, household cleaning, food service, and wrapping. Commercial viability, however, depends on factors including product quality, raw-material sourcing, plant efficiency, market access, utilities, and overall project economics.
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