Napkins

A napkin, serviette or face towelette is a square piece of cloth or paper tissue used at the table for wiping the mouth and fingers during meals. It is usually small and folded, in 1/4 or 1/8. Paper napkin is a disposable paper type that can be used in all occasions! Often used for cleaning in events, parties, and buffet lines.

Types of Napkins:

• Paper or airlaid
• 4-fold or 8-fold
• Beverage, cocktail, luncheon, dinner
• 1-ply or 2-ply

	PAPER NAPKIN				AIRLAID NAPKIN
	24042 COCKTAIL	42240 BEVERAGE	33082 LUNCHEON	40082 DINNER	33651 LUNCHEON	40651A DINNER	40600 DINNER
Pricing
Price per carton	$46.20	$51.70	$46.20	$49.50	$97.90	$115.00	$118.00
Quantity (sheets)	5,000	5,000	3,000	2,000	1,000	1,000	1000
Price per 1,000 sheets	$9.24	$10.34	$15.40	$24.75	$97.90	$107.80	$118.00
Product Specification
Tissue type	Virgin pulp	Virgin pulp	Virgin pulp	Virgin pulp	Virgin pulp	Virgin pulp	Virgin pulp
Tissue material	Paper	Paper	Paper	Paper	Airlaid	Airlaid	Airlaid
Tissue finishing	Embossed	Embossed	Embossed	Embossed	Non-embossed	Non-embossed	Non-embossed
Tissue ply	2	2	2	2	1	1	1
No. of folds	4-fold	4-fold	8-fold	8-fold	8-fold	4-fold	8-fold
Sheet size (folded)	115mm x 115mm	120mm x 120mm	83mm x 165mm	100mm x 190mm	83mm x 165mm	190mm x 200mm	100mm x 190mm
Sheet size (unfolded)	230mm x 230mm	240mm x 240mm	330mm x 330mm	380mm x 400mm	330mm x 330mm	380mm x 400mm	380mm x 400mm
Packaging Specification
Packaging type	Corrugated box (carton)	Corrugated box (carton)	Corrugated box (carton)	Corrugated box (carton)	Corrugated box (carton)	Corrugated box (carton)	Corrugated box (carton)
Packaging dimensions	60x25x34cm	65x27x52cm	51x35x34cm	52x40x33cm	43x35x29cm	42x40x34cm	52x40x28cm
Packing type	Pack	Box	Pack	Pack	Pack	Pack	Pack
Pack / box per carton	50	20	24	20	10	8	20
Sheets per packet / box	100	250	125	100	100	125	50
Sheets per carton	5,000	5,000	3,000	2,000	1,000	1,000	1000

What is the difference between paper and airlaid napkin?

• Paper Napkin:

  • Texture: Traditional paper napkins have a smooth, sometimes slightly rough texture depending on the quality and type of paper used.
  • Feel: They are generally less soft and more prone to tearing compared to airlaid napkins.
  • Absorbency: Moderate absorbency, suitable for light spills and wiping hands.
  • Durability: Can tear easily when wet and are generally single-use.
  • Common Uses: Everyday household use, casual dining, picnics, fast food restaurants, and parties.
  • Specialty Uses: Often used where cost-effectiveness and disposability are priorities.
  • Wet-Laid Process: Traditional paper napkins are made using the wet-laid process, where cellulose fibers are suspended in water, then drained, pressed, and dried to form the paper sheet.
  • Materials: Typically made from wood pulp or recycled paper materials.

• Airlaid Napkin:
  • Texture: Airlaid napkins have a fabric-like texture, making them much softer and thicker.
  • Feel: They feel more like cloth napkins and are more absorbent and durable.
  • Absorbency: High absorbency due to the open fiber structure, making them suitable for heavier spills and multiple uses.
  • Durability: More durable and resistant to tearing even when wet, often allowing for multiple uses within a single meal.
  • Common Uses: Upscale dining, weddings, banquets, and other formal events where a premium look and feel are desired.
  • Specialty Uses: In settings where a more luxurious, cloth-like experience is preferred without the need for laundering.
  • Airlaid Process: Airlaid napkins are produced using air instead of water to disperse the cellulose fibers. This process involves air jetting the fibers onto a moving belt, where they are bonded with a latex binder or other adhesive agents.
  • Materials: Often made from high-quality pulp, sometimes blended with other fibers for added softness and strength.

Some may ask what about quilted and airlaid napkin?

- Quilted napkins are made by layering and embossing paper, while airlaid napkins are made using a shredded fiber process and bonded together using heat and pressure.

- Quilted napkins are plush and cushioned, while airlaid napkins have a cloth-like texture and are highly absorbent.

And you may be wondering what is the difference between napkins and facial tissue?

- A napkin is more often used to wipe your mouth and hands during meals whereas a facial tissue is used to wipe your nose, eyes, and any part of your face including your mouth.

- Textures are slightly different but both are commonly used during or after meals!

For other tissue products, check out our range of Paper Hand Towels, Hand Roll Towels, and Jumbo Roll Tissue.

For other hygiene products, check out our range of Garbage Bags and Gloves.