New integrated production line targets rising demand for sustainable, low-cost tissue fiber in Asia, Africa, and beyond
QINGDAO, CHINA — August 2026 — YIDAFA, a manufacturer of pulp and paper machinery with over 30 years of industry experience, today announced the commercial availability of its latest bamboo pulp system tissue paper making machine — a fully integrated production line designed to convert raw bamboo into finished tissue products at forming speeds of 100 to 200 meters per minute.
The machine addresses a clear gap in the market. Wood pulp prices have climbed steadily over the past three years, and bamboo — which reaches harvestable maturity in three to five years versus fifteen to twenty-five years for many hardwood species — is attracting serious attention from tissue producers in bamboo-rich regions across Asia, Africa, and South America.
A complete system from bamboo to tissue
Unlike standalone paper machines that rely on purchased market pulp, the YIDAFA bamboo pulp system integrates every stage of production: bamboo chipping and screening, chemical digestion, pulp washing, ECF (elemental chlorine free) bleaching, mechanical refining, and high-speed tissue forming on a crescent-former or twin-wire machine.
Key technical specifications include:
Forming speed: 100–200 m/min
Trim width: 1,092 mm, 1,575 mm, 2,362 mm, and custom configurations
Daily output: approximately 5 to 30 metric tons of finished tissue, depending on machine width and speed
Finished products: toilet paper, facial tissue, napkins, and kitchen towels
Bleaching: ECF or TCF sequence, suitable for export-market environmental standards
Control system: PLC/HMI automation with optional remote diagnostics
The line is supplied as a turnkey package covering design, equipment, installation supervision, commissioning, and operator training.
Market context: bamboo as a fiber alternative
Global tissue demand continues to grow at roughly 4 to 5 percent annually, driven by rising living standards across Southeast Asia, Africa, and Latin America. At the same time, retailer sustainability requirements and consumer preferences are pushing tissue brands toward renewable, non-forest fiber sources.
Bamboo fits both needs. Its fiber is long and high in cellulose — typically 40 to 55 percent — which gives tissue produced from bamboo pulp good tensile strength, softness, and absorbency. It grows on marginal land without the irrigation demands of tree plantations and carries a straightforward sustainability story for brands selling into European and North American markets.
Executive comment
"We have seen a clear shift in inquiry patterns over the past two years. Mills that were committed to wood pulp are now asking serious questions about bamboo — not just for environmental reasons, but because the fiber economics make sense in regions where bamboo is locally available. This machine is our answer to those customers."
Certifications and quality standards
The bamboo pulp system tissue paper making machine carries certification and is manufactured to ISO standards. YIDAFA has supplied tissue and pulp machinery to customers in more than 10 countries across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and South America.
Availability and inquiry
The bamboo pulp system tissue paper making machine is available for order now. Lead times and pricing vary by configuration. Prospective buyers are invited to submit their target capacity, trim width, and finished product mix to receive a detailed technical proposal and project quotation.
YIDAFA is a manufacturer of pulp and paper machinery headquartered in China, founded in 2015. The company designs and supplies complete production lines for tissue paper, kraft paper, and board, serving customers in more than 30 countries.. For more information, visit https://www.yidafapapermachinery.com.
