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If you run a toilet paper (bath tissue) line, the parent roll you choose decides how cleanly the whole converting process runs. The short answer: use a 14–22 GSM creped tissue parent roll, usually converted as 2-ply, on a standard 76 mm (3 inch) core, with the reel width matched to your machine lanes. HUAXIN supplies 100% virgin wood pulp toilet parent rolls in slit widths from 200 to 2850 mm, diameters up to 1150 mm, and reels commonly around 500 kg for export packing. This page sets out the exact specs, GSM and ply choices, and the machine-matching checks to put on your RFQ.
Toilet paper converting is the downstream step that turns a large parent roll into finished rolls: the reel is unwound, embossed and laminated (for 2-ply), perforated at the chosen sheet length, rewound into logs, then cut and packaged. The paper machine makes the parent roll; the converting line only slits, embosses, perforates and packs it. For a step-by-step view of the machinery, read the toilet paper roll converting manufacturing process, and for the broader picture see the mother-roll to finished-roll process and yield guide.
| Parent roll specification | HUAXIN range / typical value |
|---|---|
| Basis weight (GSM) | 14–22 GSM for toilet tissue; full mill range 11–42 GSM |
| Ply | 1–3 ply; 2-ply is the most common retail configuration |
| Slit width | 200–2850 mm, full width or pre-slit to machine lanes |
| Reel diameter | Up to 1150 mm |
| Core inner diameter | 76 mm (3 inch) standard; other sizes on request |
| Furnish | 100% virgin wood pulp; mixed or recycled furnish for economy grades |
| Typical reel weight | Commonly around 500 kg per export reel |
Toilet tissue sits in the lighter part of the tissue range because it must be soft yet break down quickly in water. The exact GSM is a trade-off between softness, strength and cost per sheet.
| Finished product | Typical basis weight (GSM) | Common ply | Performance focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy / 1-ply toilet tissue | 14–16 GSM | 1-ply | Fast dispersibility, low cost per sheet |
| Standard retail toilet rolls | 16–18 GSM | 2-ply | Balance of softness and strength |
| Premium / luxury toilet tissue | 18–22 GSM | 2–3 ply | Softness, bulk and embossing definition |
Every HUAXIN parent roll is produced under an ISO 9001 quality system and an FSC-aligned chain of custody. Tissue properties are measured against the ISO 12625 series (parts 3–8 cover thickness, tensile strength, wet strength, tearing resistance and other tissue properties), moisture is checked to ISO 287 and pH to ISO 6588-1. Samples are conditioned at 23 °C and 50% relative humidity before testing; reels are supplied at a controlled 4–7% moisture, and basis-weight tolerance is held to roughly ±3% across a full container and ±5% on a single sample. For toilet tissue, dispersibility and tensile strength are the properties most often specified on private-label orders.
Q: What GSM is best for toilet paper converting?
A: Most retail 2-ply toilet rolls use 16–18 GSM per ply. Economy 1-ply runs at 14–16 GSM and premium 2–3 ply at 18–22 GSM. The GSM guide for toilet paper converters walks through the choice in detail.
Q: How many plies should a toilet parent roll be?
A: The parent roll itself is a single web; ply is built up on the converting line by laminating two or more reels. Standard retail is 2-ply, with premium lines at 3-ply.
Q: Should I buy full-width reels or pre-slit reels?
A: If you have slitting capacity, full-width reels give the most lane flexibility. For a dedicated line, mill-slit reels at your lane width save conversion time and reduce trim waste.
Q: How many finished rolls come from one parent roll?
A: It depends on GSM, reel width, sheet length and roll diameter. HUAXIN export reels are commonly around 500 kg; use the finished-roll yield guide to estimate output for your format.
Q: What is the MOQ for toilet paper parent rolls?
A: Orders are typically organised by full container, roughly 12–13 tonnes; exact minimums and lead times are confirmed against your grade. The first-time buyer guide has the details.
Related specs: tissue jumbo roll sizes and core size, tissue paper GSM explained and container loading and weight. Send us your target grade, width, GSM and tonnage — the team at HUAXIN will reply with a current price, a loading plan and a lead time. See the toilet paper jumbo roll line for the full product line, or contact HUAXIN directly. First-time buyers can also review the MOQ, lead time, samples and payment guide.
