Product review

Paper towels

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

December 2021

Smartass

Tree Free Paper Towels 12 rolls

Price
Cost per roll.
Score
49

Test results

  • 50
    Separation (perforation)
  • 42
    Wet tear
  • 37
    Puncture
  • 57
    Absorption

Good points

  • All packaging is recyclable.

Bad points

  • No "Don't flush" warning.
  • No sustainability accreditation stated.

Model

  • Average price

    $2.42

  • Cost per sheet

    $0.04

  • Ply

    2 ply

  • Type

    White

  • Rolls per pack

    12

  • Sheets per roll

    55

Other ratings

  • Packaging assessment

    Acceptable

  • Environmental assessment

    Poor

  • Ethical assessment

    Poor

Specifications

  • Claimed sheet size

    Not stated

  • Origin

    Not stated.

  • Packaging type

    Cardboard tube and box.

Packaging claims

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

    No

  • Ethical sourcing claim

    Kinder to the earth that grew it

  • Sustainably sourced claim

    None

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