Product review

Paper towels

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

December 2021

Value

Paper Towels White 2 ply 1 pack

Price
Cost per roll.
Score
46

Test results

  • 47
    Separation (perforation)
  • 43
    Wet tear
  • 46
    Puncture
  • 47
    Absorption

Good points

No obvious good points.

Bad points

  • Smallest amount of paper per sheet and roll in test.
  • No recycling information on packaging.
  • No "Don't flush" warning.
  • Number of sheets per roll was less than claimed.

Model

  • Average price

    $1.09

  • Cost per sheet

    $0.02

  • Ply

    2 ply

  • Type

    White

  • Rolls per pack

    1

  • Sheets per roll

    65

Other ratings

  • Packaging assessment

    Poor

  • Environmental assessment

    Poor

  • Ethical assessment

    Acceptable

Specifications

  • Claimed sheet size

    Not stated

  • Origin

    Not stated.

  • 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

    FSC (FSC MIX FSC C111810)

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