Oct 01, 2012. /Lesprom Network/. Cascades Tissue Group launches Antibacterial Paper Towel. Redefining the hand towel’s role in enhancing hygiene, the Cascades Antibacterial Paper Towel minimizes hand contamination by killing 99.99% of harmful bacteria almost instantly unlike ordinary paper towels, as the company said in the press release received by Lesprom Network. “It’s a first-of-a-kind product that eliminates residual bacteria almost instantly. Now everyone can help control the spread of bacteria,” said Suzanne Blanchet, CEO of Cascades Tissue Group and product champion. “While this is a groundbreaking innovation, the Antibacterial Paper Towel makes good common sense as it relates to human health. We believe the product will revolutionize the paper towel’s role in proper hygiene because of its efficacy and because it doesn’t require a change of habits.” Cascades Tissue Group, a division of Cascades, ULC, is the fourth largest manufacturer of tissue paper in North America. Founded in 1964, Cascades produces, converts and markets packaging and tissue products that are composed mainly of recycled fiber.