Wypall

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Wypall is a subsidiary of Kimberly-Clark that specializes in the production of high caliber of paper towels. Wypalls vary greatly in their abilities and purpose. The brand is a name among the other well known KCP brands such as, Kleenex, Scott, Kimtech, Kleenguard, and Kimcare. The Wypall Company also makes a variety of dispensers for their products.

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[edit] Wypall Products

[edit] L10

The Wypall L10 is used as a single use paper towel and can be discarded after the first and only use in an ordinary trash receptacle. It is a utility wipe to clean various spills ranging from the mess of an oil spill to the mundane spill of water or juice.

  • Packaging
    • The L10 is sold in many different packages; it can be distributed in the standard professional 9x10.5 inch size in a box of 125. This box has a pop top to allow for a quick grab and to expedite and facilitate the clean up process.
    • The L10 also comes in a wrapping to be used in filling paper towel dispenser in restaurants and bathrooms alike. This packaging features the same 9x10.5 inch size with a quantity of 200.
  • The mascot of the L10 is a cute and quirky character known as Elten this friendly figurehead for the L10 utility wipe is an L10 paper towel spotted as a cow with arms, legs and of course, a face. The purpose of this campaign is to increase sales among the targeted agricultural community that the L10 suits near perfectly.

[edit] L20

The Wypall L20 is more durable and made for more heavy duty jobs than the L10 while still remaining in the ‘Single Use’ category of paper towels. It comes in more widely varying containers than does the L10 because it is suited for a much wider variety of jobs. The L20 is double ply with one side textured for cleaning power. It has no binder or glues which allow for a wide range of cleanup capability without having to worry about reactions or stains coming from the Wypall itself. The L20 lends itself for easy multi layering to allow for even the heaviest of spills to be cleaned both excellently and quickly. Features found in the L20 allows for absorbency pockets for absorbing water faster.

  • Packaging
    • The L20 Center-Pull packaging is made for refilling dispensers in kitchens and high mess areas. It is featured in both tan and white. The sheets are in a convenient 9.8X13.4 inch size with 550 sheets in each pack.
    • The L20 Quarter fold come in both Tan and White and measure 12.5x14.4 inches. This form of the L20 is marketed for the use of cleaning out door benches and is best suited being distributed from a dispenser.
    • The L20 also comes in what is called a “'Brag Box'.” The 'Brag Box' features a 12.5X16.8 inch variation of the L20. Each “'Brag Box'” has 176 L20 sheets inside and is featured in both Tan and White.
    • As the L10, the L20 is also featured in a convenient 'Pop-Up Box' to allow for quick access to the paper towels when a fast clean-up is required. The L20 'Pop-Up Box' dispenses a total of 100 sheets at 9.1X16.8 inches each. The 'Pop-Up Box' is very useful in the car or on camping trips when a permanent dispenser is not available.

[edit] L30

The L30 is a light weight General Purpose wiper that boasts of a cloth-like feel while still being disposable. It is strong enough to clean messes commonly found in auto shops and garages. It is useful in scrubbing and will not easily tear under the forces.

  • Packaging
    • The L30 quarter fold comes in Blue and White. It is found in a box of 90 with a size of 12.5X14.4 inches each sheet.
    • The L30 Jumbo Roll Claims to replace up to 100 lbs of conventional rags. In either Blue or White 12.4X13.3 inch sheets, the L30 Jumbo roll provides 950 sheets. The sheets are perforated but remain connected until torn by the user. It is intended for areas with need for a constant supply of durable paper towels. The roll is suited for a great number of dispensers.
    • The L30 “Pop-Up Box” offers the same durability and quality of the L30 for those in constant transit. The pop-up sheets are 16.4X9.8 inches each and offered in both blue and white. The Wypalls are pre-cut and come out one sheet at a time to hastily make clean up quick and easy.
    • The L30 Small Roll could be considered to be the Bounty Roll for the garage. It is very capable of any light cleanup and can handle a great range of messes. Offered in Blue and White 11X10.4 inch sheets, it provides a non obtrusive, durable and effective roll of 75 sheets for a work place or home.

[edit] L40

The KCP Company boldly claims the L40 has set the standard for general wiping for 25 years, a claim not easily defended. It is highly absorbent and tough enough for scrubbing, yet soft enough to use to wipe the hands and face.

  • Packaging
    • Quarter Fold L40s are single cut sheets offered in both blue and white. Each sheet is 12.5X14.4 inches. The package contains a total of 56 sheets. KC professional holds that this form of the L40 is ideal for bench top use and routine industrial use.
    • The Small Roll is similar to the L30 roll in the color and size; it is the L40 strength and durability the separates the two. It has 11X10.4 inch sheets in blue and white and has 80 sheets per roll. It is the ideal packaging of the L40 for households with many children or any other circumstances involving a need for heavy duty paper towels to replace the use of rags.
    • The Jumbo Roll is a much larger offering Package similar to the Small Roll; with sheets at 12.5X13.5
    • Grab-A-Rag Box

[edit] X50

The X50 is the lowest number product to use the Hydroknit technology produced by the KCP Company. These heavy duty wipers are made to out perform rags. There are no glues or bonding materials used to bind the polypropylene and pulp layers to create the soft, yet tough, wiper. The lack of glues allow for no residue when wiping and does not interfere with any solvents used in conjunction with the wiper. According to the KCP Company, the wipers can handle tough jobs and still provide soft wiping for the hands and face.

  • Packaging
    • The Jumbo Roll is a high capacity preforated roll is made to replace 100 lbs of rags. There are 1100 9.8"x13.4" sheets in one roll.

[edit] X60

The X60, very similar to the X50, also uses Hydroknit technology and therefore has the same lack of residue and uninterfering capabilities with standard sovents. This line, both soft and tough, is made for general wiping and cleaning. The X60 is available in a wider variety of packaging.

  • Packaging
    • The X60 is available in a "Brag Box" that is said to replace 25 lbs of rags. The package contains 180 12.5"x16.8" sheets.
    • The Pop-Up Box doubles as a dispenser for 126 9.1"x16.8" sheets.
    • The Quarter Fold package contains 76 12.5"x14.4" sheets in plastic wrap.
    • As with the X50, the X60 is available in a Jumbo Roll with 1100 12.5"x13.4" sheets.

[edit] X70

The X70 moves the Wypall line into "Rag Replacement System" and is known as manufactured rags as opposed to wipers. The X70 is said to clean oil, solvent, and with ease and that it is capable of handling heavy duty jobs normally taken care of with cloth rags. The X70 is made to reduce consumption in the work space and to provide an economic alternative to scrap rags and shop towels.

  • Packaging
    • Quarter Fold packaging contains 76 12.5"x14.4" sheets in plasticwrap.
    • Jumbo Roll with 870 12.5"x13.4" sheets.
    • The Pop-Up box with 100 9.1"x16.8" sheets in a disposable dispensing package.
    • The Brag Box with 152 12.5"x16.8" sheets in a cardboard box.

[edit] X80

Containing the "Supercharged" technology gives the X80 the power to handle the toughest job. The X80 line are known as towels as their absorbancy is so great. It utilizes the Hydroknit technology as the entire X line and shares the lack of glues enabling use with all solvents and leaving no residue. KCP claims the X80 Towel is excellent for prepping surfaces with solvents and cleaning metal shavings and rough surfaces.

  • Packaging
    • The Brag Box contains 160 12.5"x16.8" towels in a disposable dispensing box.
    • The Quarter Fold package contains 50 12.5"x14.4" towels in plastic wrap.
    • The Pop-Up Box contains 80 9.10"x16.8" towels in a disposable dispensing box.
    • The Jumbo Roll contains 475 12.5"X13.4" perferated towels.

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