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Last updated: 12 March 2018

Toilet paper has one job – and you want it to do it well. We lab test and review all the toilet paper products we could find in the supermarket, to help you find the best for you. Our toilet paper buying guide will help you know what to look for in loo paper, especially in the environmental claims, and how we test explains our testing rigour. 

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Our test covers 2-ply, 3-ply and 4-ply, hypoallergenic, recycled and virgin toilet paper.

Our expert testers will tell you which toilet papers:

  • tear easily at the perforation
  • are strong and can resist puncturing
  • disintegrate quickly
  • are soft.

Our interactive comparison tool helps you sort by price, and our Recommended list will quickly tell you which toilet paper brands came out on top.

Matthew Steen
By Matthew Steen
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Toilet paper generally ranges from two-ply to four-ply. This simply refers to the number of layers of paper used. Generally the higher the ply count, the thicker, softer, stronger and more absorbent the toilet paper should be.

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Bleaching (chlorine-free) claims

FSC Certified

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FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) is an international, non-profit organisation that promotes responsible forest management. It achieves this by setting standards on forest products with a certification process. You'll find the FSC tree-tick logo on many toilet paper packs, but if you take a closer look at the fine print you'll notice there are three classifications to the label – FSC Mix, FSC Recycled, FSC 100%.

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The Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) is an international organisation that works to promote sustainable forest management.

Suitable for all toilet systems

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A Similar model is identical in most aspects except for a few. This means that a majority of its test results are identical so you can reasonably expect to get the same results from the model we tested, but for those aspects which aren't identical, we'll note these as "Not Tested" in the Compare tables.

A Tested model refers to a model that is still current and available in the Australian market. You should be able to order this model through your local retailer, or find it online.

These models can't be found in retailers or online or are no longer manufactured. You may still find these models on second hand websites, or in second hand dealers. Test methods may change over time, so criteria which can't be directly compared will contain an N/A. 

An Identical model is exactly that. Performance characteristics will be identical and the only difference will be something trivial such as colour, which won't have an impact on performance.

These are models we haven't yet tested but that are available.

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