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. 2022 Jun 18;14(12):2485. doi: 10.3390/polym14122485

Table 2.

Main effects of finishing processes on paper properties [11].

Type of Finishing Process Scheme of Finishing Process Gain Properties Loss Properties
Calendering graphic file with name polymers-14-02485-i001.jpg Softness Bulk
Embossing graphic file with name polymers-14-02485-i002.jpg Bulk;
Absorption Capacity;
Softness
Tensile Strength;
Softness
Ply Bonding and Laminating graphic file with name polymers-14-02485-i003.jpg Absorption Capacity;
Softness;
Bulk (in some cases)
Softness
Lotionizing graphic file with name polymers-14-02485-i004.jpg Softness Absorption Capacity
Printing graphic file with name polymers-14-02485-i005.jpg Aesthetic Appearance Bulk