| abstract |
Paper products such as bathroom tissue, facial tissue, napkins and paper towels are made from recycled newsprint fibers still containing printing ink oils. These products exhibit premium level qualities in terms of softness, bulk, and flexibility. The novel process selectively treats newsprint fibers and contaminants in a way that makes the fibers feel softer and enhances papermachine operation with this type of furnish, thereby permitting higher product quality levels than previously possible with newsprint fibers. |