Papermake Guide: When to Use Center Pull Paper Towels

Center pull towel systems are simple, hygienic, and easy to load. This guide explains where they work best and how to choose the right roll and dispenser.

1. How Center Pull Systems Work

Center pull towels dispense from the middle of the roll, allowing users to take towels without touching the dispenser. This reduces cross-contamination and keeps the unit cleaner.

Key Advantages

• Touch-free pulling of towels from the center of the roll.
• Simple, gravity-fed design with fewer moving parts.
• Easy loading and low maintenance for staff.

2. Roll Types and Sheet Size

Standard vs High-Capacity Rolls

Standard rolls are sufficient for lower-traffic locations, while high-capacity rolls reduce change-outs in busy areas like kitchens and production spaces.

Sheet Length and Perforations

Pre-perforated sheets help control usage. Shorter sheets mean more pulls per roll, while longer sheets can reduce the number of pulls but increase usage per dry.

3. Best Locations for Center Pull Towels

• Handwashing stations in cafeterias, break rooms, and production areas.
• Light-duty wiping in kitchens and service counters.
• Shared sinks where minimizing contact is important but a full hardwound system isn’t required.

4. Center Pull vs Hardwound vs Multifold

Compared to Hardwound Towels

Center pull systems are simpler and more forgiving to load, but may not offer the same level of controlled dispensing as a premium hardwound system.

Compared to Multifold Towels

Center pull rolls eliminate messy stacks of loose towels and reduce over-grabbing. They are more hygienic because users only touch the towel they take.

5. Cost and Usage Considerations

• Use in areas where ease of use and hygiene outweigh ultra-fine control of cost-per-use.
• High-capacity rolls can significantly reduce change-out time.
• Standardizing on one dispenser style simplifies inventory and training.

6. Papermake Center Pull Towel Categories

Papermake offers center pull rolls and dispensers sized for different traffic levels and applications.

Standard Center Pull Towels

Ideal for break rooms, smaller washrooms, and light-duty wiping tasks.
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High-Capacity Center Pull Towels

Larger rolls for busier locations such as cafeterias, production areas, and large washrooms.
Browse High-Capacity Center Pull Towels »

Center Pull Dispensers

Easy-to-load dispensers that keep towels clean and protected from splash and overspray.
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7. Need Help Choosing? We Can Recommend the Right Center Pull System

Not sure whether center pull is the best fit for your locations? Papermake can help you compare systems and choose a consistent solution for all your sites.

Explore our center pull categories to get started:

• Standard Center Pull Towels »
• High-Capacity Center Pull Towels »
• Center Pull Dispensers »