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A paper towel jumbo roll (also called a hand towel parent roll or mother roll) is a large, uncut reel of 100% virgin wood-pulp tissue that converters unwind, emboss, slit and rewind into finished hardwound rolls, center-pull rolls and folded commercial hand towels. Huaxin Global supplies these parent reels at 28–40 g/m² GSM, 2/3/4 ply, mill width 200–2850 mm, roll diameter up to 1150 mm on a 76 mm (3 inch) core. The minimum order is one 40HQ container — about 26 rolls / 12–13 tons. Request a quote with your target GSM, width and ply.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product | Paper towel / hand towel jumbo roll (parent roll) |
| Material | 100% virgin wood pulp |
| GSM | 28–40 g/m² |
| Ply | 2 / 3 / 4 ply |
| Mill width | 200–2850 mm (custom) |
| Roll diameter | Up to 1150 mm |
| Core inner diameter | 76 mm (3 inch) |
| Roll length | 5000–15000 m |
| MOQ / loading | One 40HQ, 26 rolls, about 12–13 tons |
| Packaging | PE film wrap, palletized |
| HS code | 48030000 |
| Certifications | ISO 9001, FSC; ISO 12625 test reports available |
A paper towel jumbo roll is the upstream, factory-width reel before conversion. Instead of shipping finished retail rolls, a manufacturer ships these wide parent reels. A converter then runs the web through an embosser and slitter/rewinder to produce the exact finished format — hardwound roll towels for commercial dispensers, center-pull rolls, or multifold / C-fold / V-fold towels. Because the reel is supplied at full mill width, one parent roll can yield many finished logs and rolls, which keeps freight cost per ton low for high-volume buyers.
The two terms describe the same physical product and are used interchangeably by buyers. "Paper towel jumbo roll" is the common North American search term, while "hand towel jumbo roll" emphasises the washroom application and is widely used in Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Both refer to virgin-pulp parent paper in the 28–40 g/m² towel range. Our dedicated product page is the hand towel jumbo roll, and the finished item is listed under Hand Towel Jumbo Roll.
GSM (grams per square metre) controls absorbency, hand-feel and wet strength. Towel parent paper is heavier than facial or toilet parent paper because a washroom towel must absorb water quickly and stay intact when wet. Huaxin Global supplies hand towel reels at 28–40 g/m²: lower weights suit high-capacity, economy dispensers while higher weights deliver premium absorbency and a thicker feel. GSM tolerance is ±3% across a full container and ±5% on an individual sample, measured after conditioning at 23°C / 50% RH. For a full breakdown, see tissue paper GSM explained.
The same parent reel can be converted into the two dominant commercial formats. Hardwound roll towels are non-perforated rolls wound tightly for lever or automatic dispensers in offices, schools, factories and food-service sites. Center-pull rolls dispense from the core and are preferred where one-handed, high-volume drying is needed. The 76 mm core and up-to-1150 mm diameter are compatible with standard industrial rewind lines, and the web can be embossed for added absorbency and appearance. Related converting lines are covered on our toilet paper jumbo roll and kitchen towel jumbo roll pages.
The minimum order is one 40HQ container. A typical load holds 26 jumbo rolls with a total weight of about 12–13 tons; each reel weighs roughly 500 kg depending on width, GSM and length. Loading by container rather than loose reels protects the reels and simplifies customs. Detailed loading math and yield estimates are in our guide on how many jumbo rolls fit in a container, and MOQ, lead time and payment terms are summarised in the first-time buyer guide.
Reels are made from 100% virgin wood pulp for consistent strength and cleanliness. The mill holds ISO 9001 quality management and FSC™ chain-of-custody certification, and can provide ISO 12625 laboratory reports covering tensile strength (dry and wet), brightness, absorbency, moisture and pH. Moisture content is held at 4–7%. See tissue paper certifications for the full documentation list. Recycled-pulp reels can be discussed for specific markets, but the standard towel grade is virgin pulp.
Width is fully customisable from 200 to 2850 mm to match your log saw and rewind setup, and ply can be set at 2, 3 or 4 layers. Each reel is wrapped in PE film to resist moisture and marked with your specified labels; OEM / private-brand trademarks are supported. Finished goods and parent reels are grouped under the paper towel raw material category.
Pricing is quoted per ton and moves with pulp grade, GSM, width and order volume. For the cost structure, see jumbo roll cost per ton explained. Import paperwork, Incoterms and customs steps are covered in the import guide. To get a firm quotation or a pre-production sample, contact Huaxin Global with your GSM, width, ply, target quantity and destination port.
It is an uncut parent reel that converters slit, emboss and rewind into finished hardwound roll towels, center-pull rolls and folded commercial hand towels for washrooms and food-service sites.
Yes. "Paper towel jumbo roll" is mainly the North American term and "hand towel jumbo roll" the washroom/export term; both describe the same 28–40 g/m² virgin-pulp parent reel.
Hand towel parent paper is supplied at 28–40 g/m². Lower GSM gives economy and high yield; higher GSM gives premium absorbency and a thicker, stronger towel.
Yes. The 76 mm core, up-to-1150 mm diameter and custom-width web run on standard hardwound and center-pull rewind lines, with optional embossing.
Width is custom from 200–2850 mm, ply is 2/3/4, and the standard core inner diameter is 76 mm (3 inch), with roll diameter up to 1150 mm.
The MOQ is one 40HQ container, holding about 26 jumbo rolls at roughly 12–13 tons total; each reel weighs about 500 kg.
Reels use 100% virgin wood pulp and are backed by ISO 9001 and FSC certification, with ISO 12625 test reports available on request for tensile, absorbency, brightness and moisture.
Send your target GSM, width, ply, quantity and destination port through the contact page and we will return a per-ton quotation and, if needed, a sample reel.
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