Papermake Guide: How to Choose the Right Hardwound Roll Towels

Hardwound roll towels are the workhorse of commercial washrooms and kitchens. This guide outlines how to select the right roll length, towel quality, and dispenser for your facility.

1. Towel Quality and Ply
Economy vs Premium Towels

Economy towels are cost-effective for back-of-house and low-visibility areas. Premium towels improve user satisfaction in front-of-house and customer-facing washrooms.

Ply and Basis Weight

Most hardwound towels are single-ply but differ in thickness and strength. Heavier basis weight increases absorbency and perceived quality.

2. Roll Length and Core Size
Standard vs High-Capacity Rolls

Longer rolls reduce change-outs and are ideal for high-traffic locations. Standard rolls fit smaller dispensers and are sufficient for lower-use areas.

Core Size and Dispenser Compatibility

Ensure roll core size matches your dispensers. Many systems use proprietary cores, so towel and dispenser compatibility is critical.

3. Dispenser Types
Lever and Push-Paddle Dispensers

Simple, mechanical systems that are easy to maintain. Users control the amount dispensed, which can influence usage.

Touch-Free / Automatic Dispensers

Sensor-activated units improve hygiene and allow preset sheet lengths to manage cost-per-use. Battery maintenance must be included in your cleaning routines.

Controlled-Use vs Non-Controlled

Controlled-use dispensers limit the length of each towel, reducing waste. Non-controlled systems allow users to take as much as they want but can increase consumption.

4. Matching Towels to Location
5. Sustainability and Certifications
6. Papermake Hardwound Towel Categories

Papermake organizes hardwound roll towels by quality and application, making it easier to find the right product for each washroom and work area.

Economy Hardwound Towels

Cost-effective options for utility areas, warehouse washrooms, and back-of-house locations.
Browse Economy Hardwound Towels »

Premium Hardwound Towels

Softer, more absorbent towels for higher-end restrooms and customer-facing spaces.
Browse Premium Hardwound Towels »

High-Capacity / Long Roll Towels

Extra-long rolls designed for high-traffic sites to minimize change-outs and service time.
Browse High-Capacity Towels »

Hardwound Towel Dispensers

Compatible manual and touch-free dispensers to complete your system.
Browse Hardwound Dispensers »

7. Need Help Choosing? We Can Recommend the Right Towel System

Unsure which towel and dispenser combination suits your traffic and budget? Papermake can help you standardize on the right hardwound system across your sites.

Explore our hardwound towel categories to get started:

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