Abstract

In this study, properties expected of toilet paper such as wet and dry strength, absorbency, water-holding capacity, softness, and water resistance, were measured in accordance with international standards. The samples examined in this study are commercially available products made from cellulose. The products were examined in two separate categories: toilet paper and paper towels. The samples were produced in 2- and 3-ply versions, and the effect of the number of plies on the aforementioned properties was investigated. Additionally, 2-ply samples were produced in three different weights as light, medium, and heavy during manufacturing to determine the relationship between performance and weight. Test results were analyzed using graphs, and the statistical significance of the results was demonstrated using the SPSS software package. The results indicate that unit weight has a significant effect on performance; however, the number of layers yielded different results for each test and was not a determining factor. Since there are few detailed and systematic studies on hygienic papers in the literature, the primary motivation for this study is to serve as a foundation for future research.

Keywords

hygienic papers, paper quality, paper production