The Manufacturing Sequence

01

Cleaning & Sorting

Incoming bales undergo pneumatic and mechanical separation to remove any non-tobacco related material (NTRM), sand, and foreign matter. Optical sorters ensure absolute leaf purity.

02

Conditioning

Dry, brittle leaves are introduced into vacuum conditioning cylinders where steam and atomized water gently raise the moisture content, increasing elasticity and preventing breakage during threshing.

03

Threshing

Our threshing lines carefully strip the lamina from the stem. We maintain strict control over particle size, minimizing dust creation and maximizing the yield of large, usable strips.

04

Blending & Flavoring

For custom Cut Rag, precise volumetric blending silos mix different grades. Liquid casings (sugars, cocoa, licorice) can be applied via high-pressure nozzles depending on client OEM specifications.

05

Cutting & Redrying

High-speed rotary cutters slice the leaf at precise widths (e.g., 0.8mm). The cut rag is then passed through an apron redryer to achieve the exact final moisture target required for export stability.