There is an increasing requirement to add value to tissue.  There are a number of ways in which this can be achieved but lotionizing appears to be one of the most readily accepted by the consumer.  Dimension™ Lotionizing Technology is a range of surface treatments for tissue that can be applied off machine during the converting or rewinding processes.  These products impart conditioning properties to the final tissue and enhance surface softness.  Hercules is able to custom make Dimension™ Lotions to offer a wide choice of effects including:

Surface softness
Skin conditioning
Skin transfer
Perfumed tissue

The properties of all these lotions can be further enhanced by the incorporation of plant extracts that provide skin conditioning and treating as well as the well known benefits associated with some plants extracts.  Examples of some of the more commonly used materials include:

Aloe Vera
Chamomile
Lanolin
Magnolia
Echinacea

In addition, a range of microencapsulated fragrances are available including:

Fresh Mint
Pine
Rose

These will remain inert after application but release a burst of fragrance when the tissue is used.

Dimension™ Lotionizing Technology is generally available in the United States, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America.

Method of Application

Dimension™ Lotionizing Technology is applied to the surface of tissue during rewinding or converting.  The technology is commonly applied during the following processes:

Rotogravure Printing
Flexographic Printing
Roll Coating
Rotary Damper
Slot Die Extrusion

Hercules works extensively with leading vendors PCMC, Weko and Nordson to develop lotions that are compatible with their popular proprietary application systems.

Hercules can also advise on the development of lower cost air atomizing spray systems available via third party vendors.  Trial evaluations on customer's base sheet can be carried out on our pilot line at the Helsingborg Technical Center, Sweden.

Recorded Benefits

Not all benefits are realized on every application:

Added value
Enhanced surface softness
Entry into new markets
Skin conditioning
Additional properties added to tissue
Product association