A method of manufacturing absorbent sheet is directed to a
wet-press/fabric-crepe process wherein add-on of adhesive to the Yankee
surface is at relatively low levels, yet sheet transfer is maintained and
production increased. Materials are selected and process parameters are
controlled such that a paper machine can be operated for at least 4 hours
before the Yankee coating needs to be stripped. Preferably, average
increase in Yankee hood temperature is less than 1.degree. F./minute
during a production interval.