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Tissue Paper

*crikey*mate* — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 05:01:10 GMT

Ok, we've done the Packing Peanuts and the Bubblewrap

Now,

Tissue Paper

Is there anywhere to buy decent white tissue paper without having to go to the newsagency and buy it in packs of 5 for $5?

I've tried the cheaper stuff, and it is worse than home brand toilet paper soooo

what do the peeps here do for bulk tissue paper?

Nice good quality stuff that doesn't rip if it gets a bit of pressure applied, and is kind of soft and pliable like the stuff in the hallmark packages.

you know, the Sorbent of tissue papers?

Re: Tissue Paper

beach_and_home — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 05:05:31 GMT

If you mean tissue paper large sheets like the ones used in retail gift shops, then I buy it online. It usually comes in packs of 500 sheets. You will find it in the business / shop supplies section.

Re: Tissue Paper

chezzy — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 05:42:16 GMT

A little off topic but I really want to source some of the paper that is a weight in between tissue paper and butcher paper.

It is brownish, recycled and I first saw some in a package I received from Germany. Love it, has a natural/rustic quality to it.

Re: Tissue Paper

*crikey*mate* — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 05:43:52 GMT

i did see that as i had a llok, but how do I tell good quality tissue paper iykwim?

It never occurred to me that there would be so many different kinds!

and earlier I used some cheap stuff, and it had ripped before i even giot the item in the satchel, so a mercy dash to the newsagent occurred.

Re: Tissue Paper

beach_and_home — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 06:06:57 GMT

I use 'Chinese tissue'. I guess you'd call it cheap, but it's fine for wrapping stuff in my shop and if you need it to be tougher you just use 2 or 3 sheets of it.

Here's one, it might even be the one I bought last time:

261248774706

In my opinion, anything else is a waste of money unless you are wrapping up expensive luxury items.

Re: Tissue Paper

nevillesdaughter — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 07:18:29 GMT

Crikey, if you have any of those big storage unit companies (like National Storage, or Kings etc) they sell all manner of papers, tissue wrap, butcer's paper, peanuts etc in pack sizes from 25 sheets to a gazillion and you can have a look before you buy - they usually have an office/retail outlet on site. I know all this because am now officially homeless (sort of) and am madly trying to prepare myself mentally for the joys of packing up a house that I've lived in (and hoarded in) for the last 20-something years. Yikes.

Marina.

Re: Tissue Paper

*crikey*mate* — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 08:18:41 GMT

so i take it there is no grading system for tissue paper?

ie - regular printer paper is 80GSMs but I use 140GSMs for writing letters etc

and then of course in napkins and toilet paper we have 1, 2 and 3 ply

Re: Tissue Paper

davewil1964 — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 08:23:40 GMT

Bubblewrap is probably cheaper and definitely more robust.

Re: Tissue Paper

davewil1964 — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 08:24:26 GMT

@*crikey*mate* wrote:
so i take it there is no grading system for tissue paper?

ie - regular printer paper is 80GSMs but I use 140GSMs for writing letters etc

and then of course in napkins and toilet paper we have 1, 2 and 3 ply

Regular paper is 40gsm. 140gsm is approaching cardboard.

Re: Tissue Paper

*crikey*mate* — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 08:25:30 GMT

but not as attractive.

Some things I wrap in tissue paper (more flexible than gift wrap) and even use ribbon too!

Re: Tissue Paper

*crikey*mate* — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 08:28:01 GMT

@davewil1964 wrote:
@*crikey*mate* wrote:
so i take it there is no grading system for tissue paper?

ie - regular printer paper is 80GSMs but I use 140GSMs for writing letters etc

and then of course in napkins and toilet paper we have 1, 2 and 3 ply
Regular paper is 40gsm. 140gsm is approaching cardboard.

Nope, I even just double checked.

I have 3 brands of printer paper her and they are all 80GSMs

That's reflex, Coles home brand and Quality

(I just buy what's on special)

Re: Tissue Paper

davewil1964 — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 08:31:56 GMT

My bad.

You are correct, standard paper IS 80gsm. All I had to do was look at the package on any of the reams of paper right next to my desk. Never assume.

Re: Tissue Paper

*crikey*mate* — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 08:46:09 GMT

of course I'm correct!

*smirk*

(I'm fussy about my writing paper and business stationery)

Re: Tissue Paper

chezzy — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 08:51:32 GMT

Tissue paper weight is apparently 10-35 gsm, butcher paper/newsprint around 44-48 gsm. So the one I am on the look out for would then be between 35-44 gsm. If it was available in white I reckon you might quite like it, Crikey.

Re: Tissue Paper

*crikey*mate* — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 10:37:24 GMT

Indeed I may Chezzy, but I can't seem to find any with the GSMs on it?

Re: Tissue Paper

chezzy — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 10:46:52 GMT

@*crikey*mate* wrote:
Indeed I may Chezzy, but I can't seem to find any with the GSMs on it?

Afraid I am having trouble myself, atleast in Australia. Maybe the 'eco' paper is more a european thing.

The closest I can find is a lower gsm (40) brown Kraft paper. I am guessing 35-38 would be about

perfect for me. Just like people have their comfort foods this would be a comfort paper that I want to

share with my buyers 🙂

Re: Tissue Paper

thecatspjs — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 11:06:47 GMT

chezzy off ebay there are numerous suppliers online in Oz. just google eco friendly tissue paper, there are loads of suppliers of eco tissue paper noting the natural tissue paper that is available may be more expensive than other tissue types. I spotted a few suppliers of 17gsm "natural" tissue paper.

Re: Tissue Paper

chezzy — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 11:22:44 GMT

Thanks, am searching on and off ebay. There is certainly a wide range of paper types available but am still struggling to

find paper in the weight/texture I want. 17gsm would be a very very light tissue whereas I am after something that is heavier tissue leaning towards newsprint in weight. Gotta love these challenges.

Re: Tissue Paper

thecatspjs — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 11:43:54 GMT

I have found that many packaging related oz suppliers that can't supply with your needs are on the most part very generous in pointing you in the right direction so i reckon worth emailing a few suppliers to see if that elicits any leads.

Re: Tissue Paper

*crikey*mate* — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 12:12:18 GMT

@chezzy wrote:
Thanks, am searching on and off ebay. There is certainly a wide range of paper types available but am still struggling to
find paper in the weight/texture I want. 17gsm would be a very very light tissue whereas I am after something that is heavier tissue leaning towards newsprint in weight. Gotta love these challenges.

and the hard part is to buy some to have a look, you can't usually just buy a few sheets - you need to buy a whole ream!