What floral tissue is actually for
Tissue is an inner layer, not an outer wrap. It adds soft volume beneath a structured paper, shows a contrasting colour in the pleats, and cushions fragile blooms. It is too flimsy to hold shape or resist moisture on its own, so florists pair it inside a Korean, kraft, or non-woven outer.
Being honest about this saves a florist a bad result. Tissue alone tears easily, does not hold its shape, and absorbs moisture from the stems, so a bouquet wrapped only in tissue looks limp within the hour. Layered inside a sturdier outer, though, it does what nothing else does: it gives that soft, full, layered look and a delicate inner glow of colour. For the outer layer, see Korean waterproof flower paper.
Acid-free matters for fresh flowers
Quality floral tissue is acid-free, which keeps it from yellowing or reacting against fresh petals and stems. Acid-free fibre protects delicate blooms in contact with the paper and keeps the colour true. For flowers, cushioning and chemical neutrality matter as much as looks.
This is an easy detail to overlook and a costly one to get wrong. Cheap, acidic tissue can mark soft petals and discolour over a day or two. Acid-free tissue stays neutral against the flowers, which is why it is the standard for floristry rather than generic gift tissue. Cotton-fibre tissue adds a little water resistance and a softer drape on top of that.
How florists use the colour
Tissue is where a florist adds a hidden pop. A sheet of blush, sage, or gold tissue tucked inside a neutral outer wrap shows just at the edges and in the open top, lifting the whole bouquet with a flash of colour the recipient notices when they look closely. Crinkled or hand-crumpled tissue adds texture and volume too. Printed with a logo or pattern, the tissue layer becomes a subtle branding moment that appears as the bouquet is unwrapped.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use tissue as the only wrap? Not really. Tissue is too soft and absorbent for fresh stems on its own; it works as an inner layer under a sturdier outer paper.
Is floral tissue acid-free? Quality floral tissue is acid-free, so it does not yellow or react against fresh petals and stems.
Does tissue add volume? Yes. That is its main job, adding soft volume and a flash of inner colour beneath the outer wrap.
Is it water-resistant? Standard tissue is not; cotton-fibre floral tissue offers some water resistance, but it is not a moisture barrier.
Can it be printed? Yes. Logos and patterns print on tissue for a subtle branding moment as the bouquet is unwrapped.
What is the MOQ and turnaround? Orders start at 50 units, printed and shipped in 4 to 6 business days.
Add the soft inner layer that makes bouquets look full. Order custom floral tissue paper on a 50-unit minimum, with a free proof in one business day and free shipping in 4 to 6 business days. Send your colours and logo to start.
