| S. no | GSM | Sample weight (10 × 10 cm) (g) | Maximum water holding (ml) | Maximum absorption capacity (%) | Drying time in minutes | |
| Temp 35˚C and RH = 50% | Temp 45˚C and RH = 70% | |||||
| 1 | 350 | 3.50 | 10 | 156 | 32 min | 17 min |
| 2 | 450 | 4.50 | 12 | 185 | 65 min | 20 min |
| 3 | 550 | 5.50 | 17 | 200 | 95 min | 48 min |
| 4 | 650 | 6.50 | 22 | 22 | 123 min | 73 min |
| 5 | 750 | 7.50 | 28 | 230 | 155 min | 80 min |