Method of making a thick and smooth embossed tissue

Abstract

A paper tissue such as a facial tissue or a disposable handkerchief and a method for making a tissue paper product from a tissue paper web. The method comprises the steps of passing the tissue paper web through an embossing nip formed between a first and a second embossing roll, wherein at least one of the embossing rolls comprises at least 30 embossing elements per square centimeter; and passing the tissue paper web through a calendering nip formed between a first and a second calendering roll, wherein the first and the second calendering roll are in contact with the tissue paper web over a contact length measured parallel to the direction of the axis of the first calendering roll exert a pressure onto the paper web of at least 50 N per centimeter of the contact length.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION [0001] This application is a continuation-in-part of International Application PCT / US02 / 04615, with an international filing date of Feb. 15, 2002.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates to paper tissue products, such as, for example, facial tissue and disposable handkerchiefs. More particularly, the invention relates to converting steps for such tissue paper products, namely embossing and calendering. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] Paper webs or sheets, sometimes called tissue or paper tissue webs or sheets, and products made therefrom, such as paper handkerchiefs, sometimes also called facial tissues, find extensive use in modern society. Such items as facial and toilet tissues and kitchen towels are staple items of commerce, all of which are herein referred to as paper tissue products. It has long been recognized that important physical attributes of these products are their strength and thickness / caliper, their softne...

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Problems solved by technology

Though-air-drying facilities, however, are not generally available on conventional paper making machines and the provision of such equipment means a considerable financial investment.

In a further aspect though-air-drying facilities have an increased energy consumption as compared to more conventional drying facilities.

Hence, there is a persisting challenge to provide a paper handkerchief satisfying or even excelling the standards of known products in meeting all relevant physical parameters without increasing the use of material or energy.