Tobacco leaves, cut tobacco, and cigarette papers are highly hygroscopic. In dry air conditions, these materials absorb moisture from the environment, leading to various problems. Dry air alters the physical properties of tobacco, causing shrinkage, weight loss, brittleness, flaking, cracking, and tearing.
As a result, tobacco falls out of cigarettes, cigarette papers jam machines, and cigar leaves crack.
Proper humidity control maintains the moisture content of tobacco, paper, and leaves at optimal levels, preserving their quality and allowing production to proceed smoothly. This prevents such issues and ensures an uninterrupted production process.