Toilet paper
When nature calls, which loo roll should you reach for?
Smart Ass
Premium 2 ply TP (48 rolls)
score
Cost per pack
$57.00
- Avg price per 100 sheets
$0.40
Test results
- 30Disintegration
- 65Puncture resistance
- 83Ease of separation
- 60Environmental features
- 30Softness
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How we test
Our assessment includes:
- Disintegration time (30%)
- Puncture resistance (30%)
- Environmental impact (25%)
- Separation ease (15%)
We also consider softness, but this doesn’t count towards the overall score.
Find out more about how we test toilet paper.
Specifications
- Cost per pack
$57.00
- Avg price per 100 sheets
$0.40
- Ply
2
- Price surveyed
April 2020
- Pack size
48
- Number of sheets per roll
300
- Size of sheets (cm)
10 x 9.5
- Origin
China
Environmental impact
- PEFC Certified
No
- FSC Certified
Yes (Bamboo)
- Made from recycled paper
No
- Bleaching claims
Elemental chlorine-free, chlorine dioxide-free
- Packaging
Paper wrapping can be recycled.
- Other enviromental claims
"Carbon Neutral (offset by buying carbon credits), box is recycled cardboard, plastic-free."
More info
- Notes
https://www.smartass.co.nz/pages/faq
My favorite TP
Pros
-completely plastic free!!!!
- eco friendly production
- soft, good quality, almost feels like 3ply
- cool design, looks good in the bathroom
Cons
-need to buy in large quantities
- a bit more expensive, but totally worth it
Recommend it?
Yes, I recommend this product.
Anke F.
Used 6 months or more