An increase in the bleachability of pulp decreases the use of chlorine, caustic chlorine dioxide, peroxide, and other bleach plant chemicals.  This reduces the cost of chemicals used in the bleaching process and allows mills to produce pulp and paper at a lower net cost.

The cost of manufacturing goods from plant fibre is a function of many factors, including the fibre’s character and the processing methods used.  The ability to change the fibre itself or its processing method without an impact on the product’s quality, offers the potential to reduce the total cost of production.