Bamboo Tissue Parent Rolls

RFQ DESCRIPTION:

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS REQUIRED ───────────────────────────────────── We require pricing and samples for TWO grades of 100% bamboo parent reels: GRADE 1 — Acharvo Reserve (3-ply, premium consumer and hospitality) • Pulp type: 100% FSC-certified virgin bamboo — NO wood pulp, NO recycled fibre • Ply: 3-ply finished product (parent reel to match) • Basis weight: 14.0–16.5 gsm per ply (bleached, softness-optimized) • Reel width: 2,200 mm (to match our rewinder web width) • Reel diameter: 1,200–1,500 mm (standard jumbo) • Core diameter: 76 mm (3 inch) • Brightness: 85–92% ISO (bleached) • Tensile strength: MD ≥ 100 N/m, CD ≥ 40 N/m • Moisture content: ≤ 7% • Sheet feel: Ultra-soft, embossable — suitable for signature embossing pattern • Certification: FSC 100% label required on documentation GRADE 2 — Acharvo Renew (2-ply, commercial and institutional B2B) • Pulp type: 100% FSC-certified bamboo — virgin or certified mix acceptable • Ply: 2-ply finished product • Basis weight: 14.5–17.0 gsm per ply • Reel width: 2,200 mm • Reel diameter: 1,200–1,500 mm • Core diameter: 76 mm (3 inch) • Brightness: 80–88% ISO • Tensile strength: MD ≥ 110 N/m, CD ≥ 45 N/m • Moisture content: ≤ 7% • Certification: FSC Mix or FSC 100% — must confirm label type ───────────────────────────────────── VOLUME REQUIREMENTS ───────────────────────────────────── Pilot phase (Q4 2026, Months 1–3): 3–5 × 40' HC containers/month Ramp phase (Year 2, 2027): 8–12 × 40' HC containers/month Steady state (Year 3+, 2028+): 15–22 × 40' HC containers/month ───────────────────────────────────── INFORMATION AND PRICING REQUESTED ───────────────────────────────────── Please provide the following in your quotation response: 1. FOB pricing (USD/metric tonne) for both grades at pilot, ramp, and steady-state volumes 2. CFR Vancouver pricing if available (ocean freight included) 3. Payment terms (we are targeting 30% deposit / 70% on Bill of Lading — please confirm availability) 4. Minimum order quantity per shipment 5. Lead time from order confirmation to vessel departure (Ningbo or Shanghai) 6. Typical transit time to Vancouver, BC, Canada 7. Sample availability — we require 2–3 test reels per grade before first commercial order 8. Your current FSC Chain of Custody license number (for verification at info.fsc.org)