Pulp
No matter the market application, our sustainably sourced pulp delivers superior performance: excellent formation, optimal opacity, low coarseness, and balanced fibres.
OUR PULP PRODUCTS
Sustainable Heritage
We supply premium paper-grade and rayon-grade pulp – namely bleached acacia kraft pulp (BAKP) and dissolving wood pulp. Since 1995, we’ve harnessed advanced manufacturing processes to produce our pulp in a way that respects both people and the planet.
PRODUCT FEATURES
Unlocking Excellence
Pulp is the foundation of countless everyday products – from corrugated packaging and house tissue to tea bags, books and magazines. At APRIL, we produce bleached acacia kraft pulp (BAKP), known for its superior formation, opacity and fibre characteristics – making it highly versatile across a full spectrum of paper grades.
Our pulp is manufactured using advanced, precision-driven processes to ensure consistently high quality. The wood fibre used in our production is sourced from sustainably managed plantations and sources which uphold ecological, economic and social values.
We also offer customised pulp solutions tailored to specific market needs, including high-performance grades of tissue and specialty applications – helping our customers meet evolving product and performance demands.
- Excellent formation means even texture, smooth appearance, and durable strength of fibres.
- Optimal opacity means no show-through on manufactured paper products.
- Low coarseness is ideal when you want great tensile strength or tactile softness, smooth appearance, and durability with flexibility for printing or writing products, or increased absorbency for personal hygiene products like diapers.
APRIL’s XP Advantage
In today’s competitive tissue market, producers are under pressure to deliver products that combine softness, strength, and sustainability. Choosing the right pulp is essential to achieving these performance targets while maintaining operational efficiency and product quality. APRIL XP stands out as a high-potential furnish engineered to meet these demands – delivering a distinctive combination of technical advantages and process stability specifically designed for premium tissue applications.
Superior Strength with Lightweight Efficiency
APRIL XP offers a distinct competitive advantage for premium tissue producers striving to achieve the optimal balance between softness and strength. Unlike conventional hardwood pulps, XP’s unique fiber morphology – featuring short, flexible fibers with naturally high bonding potential – delivers outstanding tensile strength and sheet integrity, even at reduced basis weights. This enhanced strength profile is especially critical in premium-grade toilet and facial tissue applications, where consumers expect both comfort and durability in everyday use.
High Fibre Population for Enhanced Formation and Softness
A defining feature of APRIL XP is its high fibre population – delivering more individual fibers per unit mass. This higher fiber count promotes superior sheet formation, enhanced surface smoothness, and improved uniformity. The result is a product with greater softness and bulk without compromising strength. The high fiber count also supports stronger ply bonding in multi-ply products, contributing to a more luxurious hand feel and improved absorbency performance, which are key qualities in the premium tissue segment.
Low Extractives for Cleaner Operations and Safer Products
APRIL XP offers a naturally low extractives profile, minimizing pitch, resin, and other impurities. This ensures fewer deposit-related machine issues and contributes to cleaner converting lines, lower maintenance costs, and enhancing overall operational efficiency. For applications where product quality matters most, the low extractive content contributes to tissue purity, making it ideally suited for sensitive skin applications. It also supports the production of hypoallergenic, eco-conscious tissue products – qualities increasingly valued by premium consumers.
This graphic shows how APRIL XP outperforms average BEKP in key quality metrics, with lower extractives, coarseness and porosity leading to cleaner, finer fibers and better sheet formation. APRIL XP also delivers higher fiber population and tensile strength, ensuring stronger, more uniform end products.
