It has special properties including a high level of brightness and uniform molecular-weight distribution.
[2] Dissolving pulp is mainly produced chemically from pulpwood in a process that has a low yield (30 - 35% of the wood).
For the highest quality, it should be derived from fast-grown hardwoods with low non-cellulose content.
These are washed mechanically and chemically to remove proteins, waxes, pectins and other polysaccharides.
The 90-92% cellulose content sulfite pulps are used mostly to make textiles (like rayon) and cellophane.