12 Jul Gates rolling with efficiency
Intriguingly, a Japanese novelist once embarked on an unconventional journey by printing an entire novel on a roll of toilet paper1. The novel, titled “Drop,” unfolds within the confines of a public restroom and spans approximately 90cm of paper, offering a quick read. Toilet paper, an indispensable resource in our lives, holds immense value. For Koji Suzuki, the author of “Drop,” it could be argued that his literary aspirations hinged on this humble essential.
Given its significance, it prompts us to ponder: how is toilet paper manufactured? The production process involves a blend of recycled paper, wood pulp, and water. This mixture undergoes thorough cleaning, bleaching, and may incorporate additional ingredients like fragrances or lotion. The resulting blend is then transformed into a thin layer on a screen or cylinder, followed by pressing to eliminate excess water. Subsequently, the dried paper is meticulously wound onto rolls, which are further sectioned into smaller rolls or sheets and meticulously packaged for retail sale.
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