The Role of Jumbo Roll in the Tissue Paper Industry

In the tissue paper manufacturing industry, jumbo rolls—also known as parent rolls—play a central role in the entire converting and production process. These large rolls of base tissue paper are the foundation from which a wide range of finished paper products are made, including toilet paper, facial tissue, paper towels, and napkins.

A jumbo roll refers to a massive reel of raw tissue paper produced directly from pulp or recycled fiber. Typically, it measures several meters in width and can weigh hundreds of kilograms, depending on the paper grade and basis weight.

Jumbo rolls are not ready for direct consumer use. Instead, they are supplied to tissue converting factories, where they are rewound, cut, embossed, and packaged into the final products we see on store shelves.

Jumbo rolls enable large-scale tissue converting lines to operate continuously, minimizing downtime and improving output efficiency.

Because jumbo rolls are produced in bulk under strict technical parameters—such as tensile strength, softness, and absorbency—they ensure stable and uniform quality across finished products.

Purchasing jumbo rolls in bulk can significantly reduce production costs for converters, especially for private label brands or OEM/ODM manufacturers.

Depending on the type of tissue—virgin pulp jumbo roll, recycled pulp jumbo roll, or bamboo pulp jumbo roll—they can be used for producing a wide variety of tissue products that meet different market demands.

– Designed for bathroom tissue converting, typically made with 13–17 gsm soft and high-absorbent paper.

– Made with ultra-soft and smooth fibers suitable for skin contact.

– Higher strength and absorbency for wet use.

– Balanced softness and stiffness for table use.

– Using virgin wood pulp, bamboo pulp, or recycled pulp.

– Through the tissue machine, where pulp is dried and wound into jumbo rolls.

– Jumbo rolls are later rewound, perforated, and cut into smaller rolls or sheets.

– Final products are wrapped, branded, and distributed to retailers or private label clients.

In recent years, eco-friendly jumbo rolls have gained significant attention. Many tissue manufacturers now use bamboo pulp or FSC-certified wood pulp to reduce environmental impact. Advanced manufacturing technologies also help improve fiber utilization, reduce energy consumption, and ensure that every roll meets sustainable production standards.

Whether you are a tissue converter, distributor, or private label brand, choosing a reliable jumbo roll manufacturer is key to maintaining consistent product quality and competitive cost.

At Qingchen Paper, we specialize in producing high-quality jumbo rolls for toilet paper, facial tissue, kitchen towels, and napkins. With modern production lines and strict quality control, we provide customized solutions to meet your specific needs in thickness, softness, and paper strength.