Frequently asked questions
What is Södra green made of? | |
Södra green is made of sawmill chips, mainly spruce and pine. | |
What is green pulp most suitable for? | |
Södra green is suitable for applications that require high reinforcement properties, bulk, porosity, and tear strength. It has long, strong fibres. It is commonly used in the paper and cardboard industry to ensure durability and quality. | |
Is this pulp certified to PEFC or FSC®? | |
Yes, Södra green pulp is available certified to both PEFC or FSC®. | |
Where can I find more detailed product information about Södra green? | |

Södra green 85Z
Södra green 85Z is bleached to 85 % brightness, using the TCF process. This northern bleached softwood kraft pulp offers excellent bulk, porosity and tear strength for a wide range of applications and is available certified to both PEFC or FSC®.
Product features green 85Z
Dirt, ISO 5350-2
1.5 (≤10.0) mm2/kgBrightness, ISO 2470-1
86 (≥85) %Aceton-soluble extractives, ISO 14453
0.04 %Ash, ISO 1762
0.35 %pH, ISO 29681
4.8Fibre length* (lw), PulpEye
2.57 mmFibre width*, PulpEye
31.5 µmCoarseness*, PulpEye
xx µg/m
Södra green F
If you need excellent porosity and bulk but also want to save on energy costs, Södra green F could be the answer. The fast drainage properties of this flash-dried pulp means it is easily dewatered in the drying section, saving on energy costs. This northern bleached softwood kraft pulp is bleached using the modern ECF process and available certified to both PEFC or FSC®.
Product features green F
Dirt, ISO 5350-2
1.0 (≤5.0) mm2/kgBrightness, ISO 2470-1
89 (≥88) %Aceton-soluble extractives, ISO 14453
0.04 %Ash, ISO 1762
0.25 %pH, ISO 29681
4.8Fibre length* (lw), PulpEye
2.50 mmFibre width*, PulpEye
31.8 µmCoarseness*, PulpEye
xx µg/m
Södra green T
It’s hard to find another pulp in Europe with reinforcement properties to match Södra green T. This pulp consists of long and strong fibres that yield outstanding tear strength and high bulk.
A northern bleached softwood kraft pulp, fully bleached with modern ECF-light technology, Södra green T is available certified to both PEFC or FSC®.
Product features green T
Dirt, ISO 5350-2
1.0 (≤5.0) mm2/kgBrightness, ISO 2470-1
89 (≥88) %Aceton-soluble extractives, ISO 14453
0.05 %Ash, ISO 1762
0.25 %pH, ISO 29681
4.8Fibre length* (lw), PulpEye
2.60 mmFibre width*, PulpEye
31.4 µmCoarseness*, PulpEye
xx µg/m
Södra green Z
Like the other members of the green product family, Södra green Z is often the pulp of choice for those seeking high reinforcement properties. Bleached using the TCF process to full brightness, you can count on Södra green Z to deliver excellent bulk, porosity and tear strength. This northern bleached softwood kraft pulp is available certified to both PEFC or FSC®.
Product features green Z
Dirt, ISO 5350-2
1.0 (≤5.0) mm2/kgBrightness, ISO 2470-1
89 (≥88) %Aceton-soluble extractives, ISO 14453
0.04 %Ash, ISO 1762
0.35 %pH, ISO 29681
4.8Fibre length* (lw), PulpEye
2.57 mmFibre width*, PulpEye
31.5 µmCoarseness*, PulpEye
xx µg/mContact us

Pär Andersson
Technical product manager, Printing paper, Board products
+46 70 358 44 98
an......@sodra.com
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