How to Choose the Right Paper Towel System for Your Facility
Paper towel systems impact cost, hygiene, and user experience. The key is choosing a system that matches your traffic and maintenance requirements.
1. Identify Your Facility Type
- Low traffic: Offices, professional suites → folded towels or small roll systems
- Medium traffic: Clinics, schools → controlled-use roll systems
- High traffic: Shopping centres, gas stations, airports → high-capacity roll systems
2. Types of Towel Systems
A. Folded Towels (C-Fold, Multi-Fold)
Pros: Common, easy installation
Cons: Wasteful, easy to overuse
B. Manual Roll Towel Systems
Pros: Cost-effective, durable
Cons: Higher touchpoints
C. Controlled-Use Roll Towel Systems
Pros:
- Reduces waste
- Better hygiene
- High capacity
- Long-term cost savings
Recommended for most commercial facilities.
D. Touchless Systems
Best for:
- Restaurants
- Healthcare
- Modern office buildings
Improves hygiene and reduces cross-contamination.
3. Match Capacity to Traffic
High traffic = high capacity rolls + quick servicing.
4. Consider Total Cost of Ownership
Cheap towels = more consumption.
Quality systems reduce:
- Waste
- Refill frequency
- Labour time
Final Recommendation
Choose a towel system based on hygiene needs, traffic levels, and long-term cost savings — not just price.