Industry

Tissue & towel manufacturing

Adhesives for tissue and paper towels — softness, strength and absorbency.

Every step in tissue and paper-towel production has different requirements — tail sealing, lamination, core winding and more. The right adhesive for the right step is critical.

As Henkel's regional partner, we combine outstanding customer support with the highest-quality Henkel adhesives to be your reliable partner. Our goal is to increase your efficiency through consistent quality and to keep costs to a minimum. All our adhesives meet the highest safety standards and offer raw-material consistency that guarantees stable production.

Interactive · 6 applications

Anatomy of a paper roll

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Tissue roll with points marking Henkel adhesive applications
Application

Lamination

Technomelt hot-melts — fast set time, excellent performance and a clean finish. No dirty or tacky end product.

In detail, segment by segment

Performance highlights

Lamination

  • Fast adhesive set
  • Clean running with no fouling
  • Excellent adhesion on every substrate
  • Efficient and economical solution
  • Available as concentrate or ready-to-use

Paper pick-up

  • High initial tack
  • Clean separation after drying
  • Wide product choice for different applications
  • Maximum efficiency with lower adhesive consumption
  • Technomelt formulations

Core winding

  • Wide range for different needs
  • Fast drying for high-speed lines
  • High mileage
  • Suitable for every paper and board type
  • PVA- and dextrin-based adhesives

Tail sealing

  • Excellent initial tack with no roll-tail lifting
  • Reliable, clean release after drying
  • Industry-leading sustainable solutions
  • Premium seal appearance and quality
  • Technomelt SEAL series

Softeners and fragrances

  • Higher productivity through greater efficiency
  • Room-temperature application
  • Fast drying
  • Wide fragrance range
  • Dermatologically tested

Packaging

  • Up to 40% volume reduction
  • Excellent adhesion with no unwanted pack opening
  • Suitable for low-temperature application
  • Low odour and minimal transfer
  • Carbon-negative option (Supra ECO)

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