Bagasse
is a tough fiber derived from crushed sugar cane remaining after the
sugar juice has been extracted. It is used as a reinforcement in
laminates and molding powders.
Bagasse is among the world's most widely used and available non wood
fibres. Bagasse is the most eco-friendly renewable resource for paper
making. Tamil Nadu Newsprint and Papers Limited uses about 800,000
tonnes of Bagasse a year replacing wood in the manufacture of paper.
Kimberly Clark is a major producer of bagasse paper, primarily for paper
towels and tissues.
Bagasse paper is a paper made by redissolving bagasse pulp. It
is an opaque, medium weight handmade paper with inclusions of bagasse
fibers. Handmade Bagasse paper has a smooth texture, high density and
tight stiffness. This paper can be recycled like original paper.
Bagasse papers are used for high grade printing paper,
publishing and stationery. They are great for collage, invitations, book
covers, rubber stamping, packaging and many other uses.
