Application Studies / Facial Tissue Tensile Strength with a TA-96B & Finch Cup

Facial Tissue Tensile Strength with a TA-96B & Finch Cup

Industry:

Cosmetics

Attributes measured:

initial stiffness

peak force

distance to peak

total work

wet tensile strength retension

Background

This study valuates the performance of various facial tissue brands under wet and dry conditions. First, the effect of fiber orientation on tensile strength is assessed by testing a single facial tissue brand in both horizontal and vertical orientations. Then, three different facial tissue brands will be compared in a single orientation to assess brand-related performance differences. Tensile strength testing was conducted using a TA.XTPlus Texture Analyzer, Exponent software, TA-96B upper grip, and a Finch cup. This is the fourth in a series on the tensile strength of paper products. For the first in the series, click here.

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