In today's high-speed paper machines processing high-fines and recycled furnishes, the dryer section remains a critical bottleneck for efficiency and profitability. Woven and spiral dryer fabrics each offer unique advantages—such as stability and permeability—but mismatching them to machine positions, heat loads, or contaminants can lead to sheet defects, elevated energy use, and frequent downtime. Drawing from recent industry insights, this post outlines the top pain points