Why aren’t cigarettes rolled in a thinner paper like almost any other rolling paper there is?

Question

Why aren’t cigarettes rolled in a thinner paper like almost any other rolling paper there is?

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Answer 1

The high speed machines which make cigarettes run at 144,000 cigarettes per minute. These speeds put immense stress on the components of the cigarette, filter and packaging. All of them have been tested over and over again to ensure that they are robust enough to hold up. The seaming adhesive must set instantly, the filters are held with tipping adhesive which sets up instantly and inner packs, cellophane wraps and cartons flow out in a continuous river of motion. Even cases fly down the conveyors.