How are Kleenex tissues made?

Kleenex tissues are made by mixing wood pulp with water, straining out the cellulose fibers and removing the water to form fiber sheets. These sheets are dried and pressed on a cylinder, then removed from the cylinder and layered into two- or three-ply stacks.

The tissue paper used for Kleenex was first intended for Kotex feminine hygiene products by the Kimberly-Clarke manufacturer in the 1920's. Unpopularity of Kotex at the time caused the company to change its formula slightly and market the product as a disposable cleansing tissue. In 1930, Kleenex became a popular substitute for the handkerchief, eliminating the need for laundering handkerchiefs and providing an inexpensive alternative.