In the 21st century, toilet paper is a sanitary-hygienic paper product intended for daily household use. The main requirements made by consumers for this type of product are as follows: reasonable price, softness, good absorbency, quick solubility in sewers, strength, ease of use.
What is toilet paper made of?
For the manufacture of toilet paper, three types of raw material are used.
- The highest quality sanitary-hygienic paper (GBS) is made from natural wood pulp. It is safe, environmentally friendly, completely soluble in water. Differs in color purity (without gray shades).
- The raw material can be recycled waste paper, which is first cleaned, then crushed and washed with water. The longer the flushing lasts, the whiter and better quality the paper will turn out. The cost of products from such materials is significantly lower. But the paper often remains grayish, coarser, dissolves worse in the sewer.
- Mixing of the first two types of raw materials is also practiced.
In the Russian Federation there are certain standards that toilet paper must comply with - GOST R 52354-2005.
Sanitary paper requirements
It is important that paper used for sanitary purposes has a number of special properties. First of all, its safety for human health is taken into account. Certain technical requirements are also imposed on paper products.
Toilet paper (GOST R 52354-2005) should have a roll width of 9 cm, and the area of one sheet should be 110 cm 2 (deviations of not more than 5% are allowed). The fiber composition of the products may contain cellulose, wood pulp, chemical fibers, waste paper.
Allowed the presence of holes, folds of 3-7 mm in the amount of 1:10 (units / sheet) or 4:30 (units / m). Tearing off of sheets should be carried out precisely along the line of perforation. Layers cannot be offset by more than 3 mm in relation to each other.
The presence of oil stains, smudges of contaminated water, uneven or dirty edges is not allowed.
Manufacturers of toilet paper are required to properly package (completely in paper or film) and label their products. The label should include detailed product information. Namely: by whom, when, where and from what (raw materials, impregnation, coloring matter) it was produced; the number of rolls in the package; sheet sizes (length of paper tape); disposal method; compliance with the standard or technical specification; shelf life.
The largest manufacturers of toilet paper in Russia
Residents of the Russian Federation use more than 230 thousand tons of toilet paper per year. In terms of one citizen, it turns out that Russians translate this product much less than Americans or Japanese (according to analysts). However, since 2013, there has been a significant increase in the needs and production of toilet paper in our country.
In the Russian Federation, there are about 100 factories for the production of sanitary-hygienic paper (GBS). The largest of them are:
- SCA (SSH Hygiene Products Russia) - "Zeva" toilet paper. Now in Russia there are three factories: in the city of Svetogorsk, Leningrad region, in the city of Venev and Sovetsk of the Tula region.
- Syktyvkar Tissue Group - brand Veiro - has two factories: in Syktyvkar, Ezhvinsky district of the Komi Republic and in the working village of Semibratovo, Rostov district, Yaroslavl region.
- Naberezhnye Chelny KBK - "Toilet paper from Naberezhnye Chelny." The plant is located in Naberezhnye Chelny, Republic of Tatarstan.
- Syassky Pulp and Paper Mill - trademark "Soft Sign". The company is located in Syasstroy Volkhovsky district of the Leningrad region.
In large stores there are also products of foreign companies. For example, the Jejia Pacific Corporation Lotus, the Kimberly-Clark Kleenex Company, the Metsa Tissu Corporation Mola and Lambi.
What paper do Russians choose
Residents of rural areas use mostly cheap single-layer gray paper. However, city dwellers increasingly prefer to use high-quality mid-priced products for sanitary purposes. The appearance of such products is much more attractive, and the ability to absorb moisture and dissolve in water is much better.
In large cities, Zeva toilet paper is popular. Its characteristics are no worse (and some even better), when compared with more expensive products in this category. Repeated tests conducted by experts confirm that Zewa brand products are deservedly leading in the Russian market.
Zev (toilet paper): price and types
The SCA Sanitary Paper line includes several types. These are Zeva Plus toilet paper, Zewa Kids, Zewa Delux, Zewa Exclusive and wet toilet paper. Rolls are packed in adhesions (plastic film) of 2, 4, 6, 8, 12 pieces.
"Zeva Plus" - a two-layer, is available in white, yellow and green. Flavourless and flavored (with aroma of apple, camomile, lilac, ocean). Cost per 1 meter - from 0.61 p. (14 p. Per roll).
Zeva Deluxe toilet paper - three-ply, snow-white (odorless), white with a yellow pattern (chamomile), pale orange (peach), beige (Aroma Spa), light pink (orchid). The price of 1 meter - from 1.07 p. (22.12 p. Per roll).
"Zeva Kids" is a special product for children. White color, without aroma, from natural cellulose, with images of animals and words in English. From 22.5 rubles per roll (1.07 rubles per meter).
Zewa Ultra Soft (Exclusive) - four-layer paper from cellulose, white, odorless, from 42.06 p. per roll or from 2.24 p. per meter.
Wet toilet paper is flavourless (Pure), children's (Kids) - with the aroma of chamomile and almond. The package contains 42 sheets, the cost of one package from 79.9 p. You can flush the toilet, as it is biodegradable.
Zewa Paper Consumer Features
All types of GBS of the Zewa trademark have properties that are especially important for customers:
- low price;
- health safety;
- beautiful and neat packaging;
- The optimum ratio of price and quality;
- softness;
- strength;
- good hydrophobicity;
- attractive appearance;
- comfortable and economical use.
Features of the GBS brand Zewa
Since 2015, Zeva toilet paper has a water-soluble sleeve. It is very comfortable. Fast solubility in sewer pipes eliminates the possibility of blockages.
Rolls of Zewa products unwind effortlessly, sheets come off easily and accurately along a perforated line, do not delaminate. Having a good ability to absorb liquid, paper is consumed very economically.
The most popular in the line of products "Zev" is toilet paper, the price of which is fully consistent with the quality. Moreover, two-layer sanitary-hygienic paper is comparable in characteristics with the three-layer GBS of some other manufacturers.
SCA carefully monitors the feed to the plants. This is cellulose or recycled materials. The corporation guarantees the environmental friendliness of its products. It does not cause irritation and allergies, does not contain harmful substances, is biodegradable.
Zewa: customer reviews
According to consumers, the Zeva toilet paper is soft to the touch, but also durable. It is pleasant to hold in her hands.
Everyone notes the appealing appeal of Zewa products. Neat bright packaging immediately attracts the eye. Adhesions have handles (made of polyethylene) that allow you to carry paper without additional bags.
Buyers like the availability of large packages (12 pieces each). This allows you to buy the product for future use and significantly save on the cost of one roll. Zewa paper is available in almost every store.
Many people call the ratio of quality and price of SCA from SCA optimal. The use of these products brings comfort and satisfaction from a good choice.
Consumers note that the "Zeva" toilet paper easily comes off, unwinds and does not delaminate.
Fans of flavored Zewa rolls are delighted with the unobtrusive odors of the product combined with non-allergy.
Some buyers did not forget to mention that the paper of this brand often participates in various promotions. SCA executives do not forget to fuel interest in their products, giving customers the opportunity to save or win something.