Table 2.
Main effects of finishing processes on paper properties [11].
Type of Finishing Process | Scheme of Finishing Process | Gain Properties | Loss Properties |
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Calendering |
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Softness | Bulk |
Embossing |
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Bulk; Absorption Capacity; Softness |
Tensile Strength; Softness |
Ply Bonding and Laminating |
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Absorption Capacity; Softness; Bulk (in some cases) |
Softness |
Lotionizing |
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Softness | Absorption Capacity |
Printing |
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Aesthetic Appearance | Bulk |