To evaluate the moisture-absorbability of tipping paper and its influence on machine applicability, 6 types of tipping paper were used to reveal the relationship of stripping resistance and moisture-absorbability. Stripping resistance was measured by texture analyzer, and moisture-absorbability were studied by different methods including Cobb value, penetration time, contact angle and infrared spectroscopy. The results showed that the stripping resistance mainly depended on the reverse moisture-absorbability, and enhanced with its increasing. The hydrophobic coating on the tipping paper was against the absorption of water-soluble adhesive, and consequently reduced the stripping resistance.