Well, paper towels absorb water, or other liquids, via capillary action. “This principle originates from the observation that when a thin glass tube (a capillary) is inserted into a liquid, it draws up liquid (independent of air pressure) to a height inversely proportional to the radius of the tube.” (Brown) Considering this very complicated, it is when surface tension is being held onto adhesive and cohesive objects. There is also a difference in which type of paper ( toilet paper, napkins, paper towels, etc.) absorbs the most liquid. “ Kitchen paper towels can absorb more spilled liquid because the paper making up a paper towel was woven together loosely, which allows the liquid to travel between the paper fibers in the towel, making it a more absorbent paper product. Paper towels are manufactured and woven through 2 separate manufacturing processes: creping and embossing.” (Clean it Supply) This is why paper towels are more
Well, paper towels absorb water, or other liquids, via capillary action. “This principle originates from the observation that when a thin glass tube (a capillary) is inserted into a liquid, it draws up liquid (independent of air pressure) to a height inversely proportional to the radius of the tube.” (Brown) Considering this very complicated, it is when surface tension is being held onto adhesive and cohesive objects. There is also a difference in which type of paper ( toilet paper, napkins, paper towels, etc.) absorbs the most liquid. “ Kitchen paper towels can absorb more spilled liquid because the paper making up a paper towel was woven together loosely, which allows the liquid to travel between the paper fibers in the towel, making it a more absorbent paper product. Paper towels are manufactured and woven through 2 separate manufacturing processes: creping and embossing.” (Clean it Supply) This is why paper towels are more