Tork Heavy-Duty Cleaning Cloth
Description
- Blue colour paper is more visible and offers traceability in food materials, therefore it improves safety of the production in food processing
- Cut cleaning time by up to 35% and use up to 31% less effort than rental towels, as the cloth's suitable for repeated use.
- Protect hands from heat and metal scraps in industrial spaces, thanks to these cloths' heavy-duty design.
- Improve your operation’s sustainability – this product packaging is made from 100% recycled fibres and at least 30% recycled plastics.
Product and delivery data
Delivery data
Carbon emission
- Since 2011, we have reduced the carbon footprint on our exelCLEAN assortment by 28%.**
Use and waste
- The cloths are suitable for repeated use, this helps to reduce consumption.
- Optimise consumption and minimise waste with the one-at-a-time dispensing feature.
- Cuts solvent consumption by up to 40%.***
- 20% less packaging waste.****
Hygiene
- One-at-a-time improves hygiene, because the user touches only their own wiper.
- Reduces cleaning time up to 32% versus rags.*
- Refills are third-party verified for short-term food contact.
- Tork Easy Handling® ergonomic packaging for easier carrying, opening and disposal.
Materials
- FSC® certified refills – the wood-based fibre in the product has been responsibly sourced
- The Biobased Heavy-Duty Cleaning Cloth is made from 99% renewable fibres, certified by TUV Austria OK Biobased certification.
- Inner packaging is made from at least 30% post-consumer recycled plastic.
- Outer packaging is made from 100% recycled cardboard fibres.
References
*Panel test conducted by Swerea Research Institute, Sweden, 2014. Rental cloths, cotton rags and mixed rags were compared to Tork Heavy-Duty Cleaning Cloths
**Based on life-cycle assessment done by Essity and third-party verified in April 2021. Emission reduction vs assortment in 2011.
***When cleaning with wipers vs rags and rentals. Panel test conducted by Swerea Research Institute, Sweden, 2014. Rental cloths, cotton rags and mixed rags were compared to Tork Heavy-Duty Cleaning Cloths.
****Versus previous version; calculated per pound/kg/ton of product, 2021.
Tork exelCLEAN® cloths
This product does not contain any silicone.
Raw materials
Cellulose Pulp
Polyester
Polypropylene
Functional agents or additives
Cellulose Pulp
Cellulose pulp is produced either from softwood or hardwood coming from responsibly managed forests. The wood chips are boiled together with chemicals to remove the lignin between the fibres. The pulp is TCF (Totally Chlorine Free) or ECF (Elementary Chlorine Free) bleached in order to achieve a clean, bright and strong product, but also to increase the hygienic and absorbent qualities.
Polyester
Polyester fibre is produced from terephthalic acid and ethylene glycol, which react through condensation to polyester resin. The molten resin is spun to fibres through spinnerets and cooled with air. The fibers are then cut to intended fiber length.
Polypropylene
Polypropylene or polypropene is a thermoplastic polymer made from oil. The moten resin is spun to endless fibres through spinnerets and cooled by air. The fibres form a web.
Functional agents and additives
Functional additives could be wet strength agent, antistatic agent and wetting additives/tensides.
Food Contact
This product fulfills the legislative requirements for Food Contact materials, confirmed by external certification performed by a third party. The product is safe for wiping food contact surfaces and may also come occasionally into contact with foodstuffs for a short period of time.
Environmental certification
This product is certified for FSC® with certificate number SA-COC-008266.
Packaging
Fulfilment of Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive (94/62/EC): Yes
Article creation date and latest article revision
Date of issue: 17-05-2021
Revision date: 01-10-2024
Production
This product is produced at Suameer mill, NL and certified according to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 (Environmental management systems).
Disposal/destruction of used product
This product is mainly used for industrial processes. When used in industrial processes the product might through use be contaminated with different substances. This will determine how the used product will be handled/disposed of/destructed. The product itself is suitable for incineration. If used in industrial processes contact local authorities before destruction.
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