Collection Description

Commercial Hand Towels & Washroom Paper Solutions

Q: What is the difference between Ultraslim and Multifold hand towels?

The difference lies in the folded width of the paper. Ultraslim towels are folded narrower to fit into compact, slimline wall dispensers often used in tight washroom cubicles. Multifold (or Interfold) towels have a wider fold and require a standard-depth commercial paper towel dispenser.

Q: What does TAD mean in paper towels?

TAD stands for Through-Air Dried. Unlike standard paper that is pressed flat over heated drums, TAD paper is dried by blowing hot air through the fibers. This creates microscopic pockets within the paper, making it incredibly thick, soft, and highly absorbent, mimicking the feel of a cloth towel.

Q: Are interleaved hand towels more hygienic than roll towels?

Interleaved (folded) towels are highly hygienic because the user only touches the single sheet of paper they are pulling out, without ever touching the dispenser housing. However, touch-free electronic Autocut roll dispensers offer the same level of hygiene by automatically presenting a clean sheet.

Q: Why are some commercial hand towels blue?

Blue paper is strictly used for food-grade environments. Because there are no naturally blue foods, a torn piece of blue paper is highly visible if it accidentally falls into a commercial food preparation area, ensuring immediate detection and strict HACCP safety compliance.

Q: Can I flush commercial hand towels down the toilet?

No. Toilet paper is engineered to break down and dissolve rapidly in water. Commercial hand towels are manufactured with 'wet-strength' agents to prevent them from disintegrating while drying wet hands. Flushing them will cause severe and expensive blockages in your plumbing.

Q: What is the advantage of using a 2-ply hand towel over a 1-ply?

2-ply towels bond two layers of paper together, trapping air between them. This significantly increases absorbency and softness. In commercial settings, providing quality 2-ply paper often reduces overall consumption, as users only need one sheet to dry their hands instead of pulling 3 or 4 sheets of thin 1-ply paper.

Q: How do I know if the paper towels will fit my existing dispenser?

You need to measure the internal width and depth of your current dispenser. If your dispenser is narrow (typically around 6cm deep), you must purchase Ultraslim towels. If it is standard depth (around 8cm-9cm), Multifold or Interleaved towels will fit. When in doubt, our Freshway team can assist with compatibility.

Q: What is an Autocut hand towel?

An Autocut towel is a non-perforated roll of paper. It is placed inside a mechanical dispenser containing a hidden blade. When the user pulls the paper, the dispenser automatically cuts a predetermined length (usually 20-25cm), preventing the user from unrolling excessive amounts of paper.

Providing high-quality hand drying solutions is a critical component of infection control and facility presentation. Damp hands transmit up to 1,000 times more bacteria than dry hands, making effective paper towels essential for public health. However, utilizing sub-standard retail paper in commercial environments often leads to excessive usage, clogged dispensers, and inflated consumable budgets. Commercial Hand Towels are specifically engineered to balance superior absorbency with controlled dispensing, drastically reducing paper waste in busy corporate washrooms, healthcare clinics, and hospitality venues.

Dispensing Formats & Paper Engineering

Selecting the correct paper fold dictates your operational efficiency. Interleaved and Ultraslim towels are folded so that pulling one sheet automatically presents the next, ensuring a touch-free, highly hygienic experience. For premium environments, towels manufactured using TAD (Through-Air Dried) technology offer cloth-like softness and massive liquid absorption, meaning patrons only need a single sheet to dry their hands. Conversely, high-volume industrial and food preparation areas benefit from Autocut Roll Towels, which mechanically cut paper to a predetermined length, providing the ultimate control over consumable waste.

At Freshway Supplies, we distribute a comprehensive ecosystem of professional paper products. We stock industry-trusted brands including Veora, Elyse, RT Towelex, and Jaws. Whether you require premium multifold towels for a luxury hotel washroom, or bulk blue food-grade rolls for a commercial catering kitchen, we provide reliable B2B procurement, carton-volume pricing, and fast dispatch across Australia.

Paper Specifications & Folds

Ultraslim & Compact: Narrowly folded towels designed to fit into slimline, space-saving dispensers, making them ideal for small washrooms or tight corporate cubicles.
Multifold & Interfold: Z-fold and V-fold designs ensure sheets interlock. When a user pulls one towel, the next is drawn down ready for use, preventing multiple sheets from falling out at once.
TAD Technology: Through-Air Dried paper is not pressed flat during manufacturing. This creates microscopic air pockets in the paper, resulting in a towel that is significantly thicker and more absorbent than standard 2-ply.
Food-Grade Compliance: Specialized blue Autocut and Centrepull towels are highly visible, ensuring that if paper accidentally enters a food preparation area, it is immediately spotted (HACCP compliant).

Explore Our Hand Towel Categories

Browse our core ranges of commercial hand drying paper, segmented by fold type and application.

Ultraslim & Multifold Towels

Optimize your washroom dispensers. Source highly absorbent, interleaved paper towels (like Veora and Elyse) designed to dispense single sheets smoothly, preventing blockages in high-traffic corporate and public washrooms.

Autocut & Centrepull Rolls

Control waste and maintain hygiene. Deploy continuous roll towels that utilize mechanical cutting or single-handed centrepull dispensing, perfect for fast-paced commercial kitchens and industrial workshops.

Premium TAD & Luxury Paper

Elevate the guest experience. Equip boutique hotels, executive offices, and fine-dining restaurants with ultra-soft, cloth-like TAD hand towels that offer unparalleled absorbency and presentation.

Targeted Applications for Commercial Paper

Deploying the correct paper format ensures strict hygiene compliance, high user satisfaction, and reduced janitorial restocking times.

Corporate Offices & Facilities

Balance premium feel with cost control. Install highly absorbent Veora Ultraslim or Elyse Multifold towels. Providing quality drying paper prevents the spread of bacteria associated with wet hands and reduces overall paper usage.

Commercial Kitchens & Catering

Ensure HACCP compliance. Deploy high-capacity blue food-grade Jaws Autocut towels at handwashing stations to prevent cross-contamination, ensuring clear visibility if paper enters the food chain.

Healthcare & Clinical

Stop the spread of pathogens. Utilize touch-free interleaved towel dispensers in clinical washrooms and treatment areas, ensuring medical staff only touch the individual paper towel they are extracting.

Hospitality & Luxury Venues

Enhance your brand image. Replace standard harsh paper with premium TAD (Through-Air Dried) multifold towels in restaurant washrooms, providing guests with a luxurious, highly absorbent drying experience.

Procure Bulk Commercial Hand Towels

Freshway Supplies supports B2B clients with reliable access to bulk washroom consumables, Ultraslim interleaved paper, Autocut rolls, and luxury TAD towels. Visit our Arncliffe, Sydney warehouse for Click & Collect, or order online for fast, secure carton dispatch across Australia.

Call 1300 567 002 for B2B Procurement

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Ultraslim and Multifold hand towels?

The difference lies in the folded width of the paper. Ultraslim towels are folded narrower to fit into compact, slimline wall dispensers often used in tight washroom cubicles. Multifold (or Interfold) towels have a wider fold and require a standard-depth commercial paper towel dispenser.

What does TAD mean in paper towels?

TAD stands for Through-Air Dried. Unlike standard paper that is pressed flat over heated drums, TAD paper is dried by blowing hot air through the fibers. This creates microscopic pockets within the paper, making it incredibly thick, soft, and highly absorbent, mimicking the feel of a cloth towel.

Are interleaved hand towels more hygienic than roll towels?

Interleaved (folded) towels are highly hygienic because the user only touches the single sheet of paper they are pulling out, without ever touching the dispenser housing. However, touch-free electronic Autocut roll dispensers offer the same level of hygiene by automatically presenting a clean sheet.

Why are some commercial hand towels blue?

Blue paper is strictly used for food-grade environments. Because there are no naturally blue foods, a torn piece of blue paper is highly visible if it accidentally falls into a commercial food preparation area, ensuring immediate detection and strict HACCP safety compliance.

Can I flush commercial hand towels down the toilet?

No. Toilet paper is engineered to break down and dissolve rapidly in water. Commercial hand towels are manufactured with 'wet-strength' agents to prevent them from disintegrating while drying wet hands. Flushing them will cause severe and expensive blockages in your plumbing.

What is the advantage of using a 2-ply hand towel over a 1-ply?

2-ply towels bond two layers of paper together, trapping air between them. This significantly increases absorbency and softness. In commercial settings, providing quality 2-ply paper often reduces overall consumption, as users only need one sheet to dry their hands instead of pulling 3 or 4 sheets of thin 1-ply paper.

What brands of commercial hand towels do you stock?

Freshway Supplies distributes proven, professional-grade paper brands trusted across the Australian cleaning and hospitality industries, including Veora, Elyse, RT Towelex, and Jaws.

How do I know if the paper towels will fit my existing dispenser?

You need to measure the internal width and depth of your current dispenser. If your dispenser is narrow (typically around 6cm deep), you must purchase Ultraslim towels. If it is standard depth (around 8cm-9cm), Multifold or Interleaved towels will fit. When in doubt, our Freshway team can assist with compatibility.

What is an Autocut hand towel?

An Autocut towel is a non-perforated roll of paper. It is placed inside a mechanical dispenser containing a hidden blade. When the user pulls the paper, the dispenser automatically cuts a predetermined length (usually 20-25cm), preventing the user from unrolling excessive amounts of paper.

Do you supply eco-friendly or recycled hand towels?

Yes. We offer commercial paper options that are manufactured from sustainably sourced materials and recycled paper stocks, allowing your facility to maintain hygiene standards while supporting corporate ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) targets.

Can I order hand towels in bulk for my facility?

Absolutely. Freshway Supplies provides structured wholesale trade pricing, bulk carton rates, and pallet discounts for commercial cleaning companies, schools, healthcare providers, and facility managers managing high-volume washrooms.

What are your delivery timeframes for bulk paper supplies?

For metropolitan areas, standard delivery for bulk cartons and pallets of paper typically takes 1 to 3 business days. We also offer a highly convenient Click & Collect service from our Arncliffe warehouse in Sydney for urgent consumable restocking.