The tissues paper sector has boomed over the last few years. With a move to more luxurious tissue paper and ultra-absorbent paper towels the industry has been able to increase the tissue prices and create new brands to retain consumers. Tissue can be made both from virgin and recycled paper pulp. Majorly there are five types of tissue papers namely; Bathroom Tissue, Facial Tissue, Paper Towel, Paper Napkin and, Specialty and Wrapping Tissue.
Facial tissue and paper handkerchief refers to a class of soft, absorbent, disposable papers that are suitable for use on the face. Toilet paper is in large and increasing demand and its manufacturing can easily be embarked upon by small industry. Paper Napkin age becoming popular with catering Industry due to its manifold uses. These are absorbent, hygienic light and can be had with attractive printing.
The key factors driving the growth of the Tissue Paper Industry include changing lifestyles, rising healthcare expenditures, increasing population apart from steady rise in global GNI and low penetration of substitutes for paper tissues. However, the growth of tissue paper industry is hindered by increasing demand of hand dryers by various organizations and other environmental factors. Thus, due to demand it is a good project for entrepreneurs to invest.
Few Indian Major Players are as under
· Naini Tissues Ltd.
· Pamwi Tissues Ltd.
· Premier Tissues India Ltd.
· Pudumjee Hygiene Products Ltd.
· S R Foils & Tissue Ltd.
· Tainwala Healthcare Products Pvt. Ltd.
· Vally Fibers & Tissues Ltd.