– Differences between Virgin Fibers and Recycled Fibers

– Differences between Virgin Fibers and Recycled Fibers

That’s why we need fresh fibre harvested from responsibly managed forests, too.

Type of fibres: Fibres can be divided into virgin and recycled.

In 2014, 46% of raw material was recycled fibre and 39% was virgin fibre.

3 Kimberly-Clark Uses Virgin Fiber Straight from Forests

Kimberly-Clark Uses Virgin Fiber Straight from Forests

Fiberline systems for recovering recycled fibers and processing virgin fibers

Fiber processing systems for recovering recycled fibers and processing virgin fibers

Moreover, fluting based on virgin fibre is in practice made from a mixture containing up to 40-50 % of recycled fibre.

Virgin fibre certified according to the principles of sustainable development

Virgin fibre grades are needed to continue the cycle.

Fresh fibres are therefore required to maintain the paper cycle.

The strength of glass is usually tested and reported for "virgin" or pristine fibers—those that have just been manufactured.

It must also be determined whether the paper consists of recycled fibres, fresh fibres or a mixture of both.