Frequently
Asked Questions
When producing a product as innovative and revolutionary as this,
people are always going to want to know more. What we have done
is answer some of the most frequently asked questions about our
products. We hope this will give you a better understanding of Maximus
(Pvt) Limited and what happens before you receive your goods.
How long does it take to make Elephant Dung Paper?
The whole production process takes about 13 days. The drying process
takes 3 days. This involves sorting, boiling and disinfecting. It
then takes a further 10 days to pulp, mix, press and dry the paper.
How
much paper can we produce per day / week / month?
At the current production capacity our factory can produce 1000
sheets of 28 inches x 32 inches (standard production size) each
day. 30000 per month. From each standard size sheet, six A4 sheets
can be cut.
What
sizes and weights of paper do we produce?
Our paper is usually sold deckle -edged (rough edged) at the size
detailed above. On request paper can be cut to wrapping paper size,
A4 or A3.
Our paper weights ranges from 90 – 120 gsm.
Our card weight ranges from 210 – 250 gsm.
Paper and card can be made to order anywhere between these weight
ranges. We are able to produce card up to 2 / 2.5 inches thick.
Is
the Elephant Dung Paper Hygienic and safe to handle?
Yes the Elephant Dung Paper is completely safe to touch and handle.
The raw material is completely disinfected as part of a 1day boiling
process. The final product has been scientifically tested and detailed
as “Non harmful” by a Ceylon Institute of Scientific and
Industrial Research (CIRIS) report. This report is available for perusal
if required.
Is the
production process detrimental to the environment?
The CIRIS report detailed above again concludes that the whole of
the Maximus activity and production processes are environmentally
sound. No dyes or chemical additives are used to produce the Elephant
Dung paper. Only non-toxic soil dyes are used to produce our Earth
/ Rainbow ranges. No bleaches are used in any of our products
This list is of course not extensive; if you have any other questions
or general queries relating to our products, please feel free to
E-Mail them to us
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