A recording medium manufacturing apparatus includes at least one material supplying section which includes a storage unit which stores a fiber-containing material containing cellulose fibers and a resin, at least one carrying body which carries the fiber-containing material which is supplied from the material supplying section, a transfer-target body onto which the fiber-containing material which is carried by the carrying body is electrostatically transferred, and an after-treatment unit which performs an after-treatment on the fiber-containing material which is electrostatically transferred onto the transfer-target body.

A kraft paper having a pulp according to ISO 536 of between 60 g/m.sup.2 and 120 g/m.sup.2, a density of between 680 kg/m.sup.3 and 720 kg/m.sup.3, and a tensile strength index in the machine direction according to ISO 1924-3 of between 79 kNm/kg and 98 kNm/kg, the kraft paper optionally having a coating and/or an auxiliary element on at least one side. The kraft paper is made of a pulp having an average pulp fibre length of 2.2 mm to 2.7 mm with a minimum pulp content of at least 96% wt. %; a pore volume of the uncoated kraft paper is between 200 l/g and 220 ml/g; in the thickness direction of the paper, there are regions of different porosities; and at least one region has pores with a pore diameter of less than or equal to 0.3 m. The invention also relates to a paper sack.

A kraft paper having a pulp according to ISO 536 of between 60 g/m.sup.2 and 120 g/m.sup.2, a density of between 680 kg/m.sup.3 and 720 kg/m.sup.3, and a tensile strength index in the machine direction according to ISO 1924-3 of between 79 kNm/kg and 98 kNm/kg, the kraft paper optionally having a coating and/or an auxiliary element on at least one side. The kraft paper is made of a pulp having an average pulp fibre length of 2.2 mm to 2.7 mm with a minimum pulp content of at least 96% wt. %; a pore volume of the uncoated kraft paper is between 200 l/g and 220 ml/g; in the thickness direction of the paper, there are regions of different porosities; and at least one region has pores with a pore diameter of less than or equal to 0.3 m. The invention also relates to a paper sack.

Unexpectedly unique and environmentally friendly composite material structures, storage articles fabricated therefrom, and related methods. The composite structure includes at least one or more fiber-containing layers, such as fiberboard or other layers having fibers from natural and/or synthetic sources, and one or more mineral-containing layers. The mineral-containing layer(s) comprises a thermoplastic bonding agent fixing the mineral particles in place. The fiber-containing layer(s) and mineral-containing layer(s) can be shaped, sized, and manufactured such that the composite structure formed therefrom is capable of being machined to form the storage article. The composite structure can be repulped and recycled without the use of dispersions, emulsions, or aqueous solutions. Further, the composite reduces layer mass requirements for heat seal, barrier, and fiber adhesion compared to polymer layers. The composite structure further has tensile strength and other structural characteristics that allow it to be readily machined into desired storage article forms.

Belts and fibrous structures of the present disclosure may comprise discrete cells comprising one or more legs and/or one or more concavities in certain patterns or Cell Groups. The cells may be discrete knuckles or pillows and the fibrous structures may further comprise an emboss.

A method for manufacturing dissolving pulp using wood material is disclosed. The method comprises subjecting the wood material to a hydrothermal treatment using steam and/or water, digesting the wood material obtained to a pulp in a kraft cooking process; subjecting the pulp to a cold caustic extraction CCE; and dewatering, washing and pressing the pulp to get a pulp product having a carbohydrate content.

The wood material can be a coniferous wood material, and whereby the mild hydrothermal treatment is performed to reach a P-factor of from 100-300, and whereby the cold caustic extraction is executed to reach a combined concentration of anhydromannose and anhydroxylose of 5 weight %, or less, of the carbohydrate content of the pulp product.

Unexpectedly unique and environmentally friendly composite material structures, storage articles fabricated therefrom, and related methods. The composite structure includes at least one or more fiber-containing layers, such as fiberboard or other layers having fibers from natural and/or synthetic sources, and one or more mineral-containing layers. The mineral-containing layer(s) comprises a thermoplastic bonding agent fixing the mineral particles in place. The fiber-containing layer(s) and mineral-containing layer(s) can be shaped, sized, and manufactured such that the composite structure formed therefrom is capable of being machined to form the storage article. The composite structure can be repulped and recycled without the use of dispersions, emulsions, or aqueous solutions. Further, the composite reduces layer mass requirements for heat seal, barrier, and fiber adhesion compared to polymer layers. The composite structure further has tensile strength and other structural characteristics that allow it to be readily machined into desired storage article forms.

A reusable, fiber containing pulp product is described that is highly suited for use in the manufacture of paper products. The reusable, fiber containing pulp product provides a mixture of fibers and small, dense polymer/particle fragments. The polymer/particle fragments within the reusable, fiber containing pulp product have a size range and density that facilitates efficient removal of the polymer/particle fragments using pressure screens.

The invention relates to a supercalendered Kraft paper production for a release liner, which contains both non-recycled bleached chemical pulps and recycled pulp produced from release liner supercalendered Kraft paper. When highly specific raw material is used for recycling, the characteristics of the recycled pulp may be adjusted already upon recycling. The recycled pulp obtained from supercalendered Kraft paper that has been used as a substrate of a release liner may be used without further refining for manufacturing supercalendered Kraft paper. Excessive refining can thus be avoided and the compatibility of the recycled pulp may be optimized for supercalendered Kraft paper production. The non-recycled pulps may be refined less, as well. This leads to positive effects in supercalendered Kraft paper manufacturing process, such as improved dewatering and energy efficient drying. The produced paper demonstrates reduced shrinkage and improved dimensional stability, while maintaining sufficient quality for use as a substrate for a release liner. A supercalendered Kraft paper with improved sustainability is produced.

A sheet having dead-fold properties, wherein said sheet comprises cellulose fibers whereof at least 75%, preferably at least 90%, or more preferably at least 95% of said cellulose fibers have a fiber length of less than 1 mm, and wherein the tensile strength ratio (MD/CD) of the film is above 1.4, preferably higher than 1.6 and most preferably higher than 1.8.