Product review

Paper towels

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

December 2021

Tuffy

White 3 ply 4 rolls

Price
Cost per roll.
Score
85
Recommended

Test results

  • 56
    Separation (perforation)
  • 80
    Wet tear
  • 82
    Puncture
  • 94
    Absorption

Good points

  • Environmental choice accreditation.

Bad points

  • No "Don't flush" warning.

Model

  • Average price

    $1.38

  • Cost per sheet

    $0.03

  • Ply

    3 ply

  • Type

    White

  • Rolls per pack

    4

  • Sheets per roll

    50

Other ratings

  • Packaging assessment

    Acceptable

  • Environmental assessment

    Acceptable

  • Ethical assessment

    Acceptable

Specifications

  • Claimed sheet size

    22.8 x 27cm

  • Origin

    New Zealand from local and imported ingredients.

  • Packaging type

    Cardboard tube. Plastic packaging.

Packaging claims

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

    Yes, but no standard stated

  • Ethical sourcing claim

    None

  • Sustainably sourced claim

    PEFC certified (PEFC/40-31-1) and Environmental Choice tick.

Member reviews

2 Member reviews

Go to Choice

Pros

Great all-round, strong

Cons

Runs out too quickly, wish they made them bigger

Recommend it?

Yes, I recommend this product.

Annie E.

Used 3 - 6 months

Where can I buy Tuffy White 3 ply 4 rolls

Pros

I want to try out Tuffy
White 3 ply 4 rolls, but they don’t seem to be available in the three major supermarkets in Auckland. Would Consumer please provide this info for its members? Thanks

Cons

NA

Recommend it?

Maybe, it depends on what you're after.

Louis C.

Used 1 month or less

Have you used this product? Share your opinion with Consumer members