Patent ID: 6287422
Filing Date: 2001-09-11
Classification: D21H,Y10T

Abstract:
An improved homogeneous, high-softness, high-bulk cellulosic one-ply facial tissue product of the type comprising a wet laid web of cellulosic fibers wherein the improvement comprises selecting the cellulosic fibers incorporated in the furnish for said web such that:(a) at least 20 percent by weight of the fibers in the web have a coarseness exceeding 23 mg/100 m;(b) at least about 20 percent by weight of the fibers in the web have a coarseness of less than about 12 mg/100 m; and(c) the weight average coarseness to length ratio of the fibers in the web is less than about 8.5 mg/100 m/mm.