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Acetate tow

Acetate tow is one of the most common materials used in cigarette filters and actually makes smoking safer. It is a type of paper, which itself, is made up of cellulose fibers from plants like trees. It is crucial to acetate tow as it helps in filtration and filters out some of the toxic chemicals present in a cigarette which makes it less dangerous when you inhale


This is very important in smoking since cigarette filters come into play to do the job of taking the brunt of harmful chemicals before reaching your lungs. This is a type of acetate covering which traps the same harmful constituents and that you can find in cigarette filters. A cigarette with Fancyco acetate tow filter traps some of the harmful substances in the smoke, so that you don't inhale all of them. This can help limit the damage smoking does to your body.

The production process of acetate tow for filter manufacturing

This process is used to create acetate tow, beginning with cellulose fibers from most commonly trees. These fibers are processed with chemicals to create cellulose acetate. Then the cellulose Acetate tow is spun into fine strands long tow. The two strands are then further processed to change them into the fluffy material smoke travels through in cigarette filters. This process ensures that the acetate tow is controlled carefully, ensuring a high-quality for cigarette filter production.

Why choose Fancyco Acetate tow?

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