Product review

Paper towels

Which paper towels do the best job and are the best value for money?

December 2021

Necessities

Paper Towels 2 rolls 2 ply

Price
Cost per roll.
Score
54

Test results

  • 50
    Separation (perforation)
  • 54
    Wet tear
  • 58
    Puncture
  • 53
    Absorption

Good points

No obvious good points.

Bad points

  • No "Don't flush" warning.

Model

  • Average price

    $1.25

  • Cost per sheet

    $0.02

  • Ply

    2 ply

  • Type

    White

  • Rolls per pack

    2

  • Sheets per roll

    60

Other ratings

  • Packaging assessment

    Acceptable

  • Environmental assessment

    Poor

  • Ethical assessment

    Acceptable

Specifications

  • Claimed sheet size

    27 x 22.8cm

  • Origin

    New Zealand from local and imported materials.

  • Packaging type

    Cardboard tube. Plastic packaging.

Packaging claims

  • "Don't flush" warning on packaging?
  • Biodegradable/compostable claim?

    No

  • Ethical sourcing claim

    None

  • Sustainably sourced claim

    PEFC certified (PEFC/40-31-1).

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