Z-Fold Hand Towels: A Guide for Washrooms and Kitchens
The DiscountTillRolls.ie TeamZ-fold hand towels are paper towels folded in a zig-zag so they interlock. When one towel is pulled from the dispenser, the next one comes out ready. That means one towel at a time, less waste and less touching of the stack. They suit washrooms, staff toilets and kitchen hand wash sinks. 2-ply towels are softer and more absorbent than 1-ply, so people tend to use fewer.
Here is how they compare with other hand towel formats, and what to check before ordering.
In this guide
- How do z-fold, C-fold and roll towels compare?
- 1-ply or 2-ply hand towels?
- Which dispenser fits z-fold towels?
- Do kitchens need paper hand towels?
- FAQ
How do z-fold, C-fold and roll towels compare?
| Format | How it works | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Z-fold (interfold) | Towels interlock, one pulls the next | Washrooms, kitchen hand wash sinks |
| C-fold | Folded in a C shape, no interlock | Older dispensers, low traffic |
| Roll towel | A continuous roll in a roll dispenser | High traffic washrooms |
Z-fold is the most common choice for small and medium businesses, since dispensers are simple and one towel comes out at a time.
21.5 x 24cm interfolded towels, 2,400 per case.
1-ply or 2-ply hand towels?
- 2-ply: softer and more absorbent. Most people dry their hands with one or two towels, so a case can go further than you expect.
- 1-ply: cheaper per towel, but people often take more.
For customer washrooms, 2-ply towels also feel better quality, which reflects on your business. Our Selpak z-fold towels are 2-ply white.
Which dispenser fits z-fold towels?
Check the towel size against the dispenser. Towels that are too wide will jam, and towels that are too narrow will fall through.
The Selpak black z-fold dispenser (SP1) is made for Selpak z-fold towels. Loading is simple: open the front, place the stack in with the folds interlocked, pull the first towel through the slot, and close.
Wall-mounted dispenser for Selpak z-fold towels.
Do kitchens need paper hand towels?
Food businesses need a way for staff to dry their hands hygienically at the wash hand basin. Disposable paper towels are the common choice, since a shared cloth towel can spread bacteria. Check the current FSAI guidance for your business.
Keep hand soap at every sink. Our Dymapearl bactericidal hand soap comes in 5L refills. For wiping surfaces, use blue roll or colour-coded cloths, not hand towels. For the washroom, see the commercial toilet rolls guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is a z-fold hand towel?
A paper towel folded in a zig-zag so it interlocks with the next one. Pulling one towel brings the next one out.
What is the difference between z-fold and C-fold towels?
Z-fold towels interlock and dispense one at a time. C-fold towels do not interlock.
Are 2-ply hand towels better?
They are softer and more absorbent, so people often use fewer towels.
Do z-fold towels fit any dispenser?
Not always. Check the towel size against the dispenser, or use the dispenser made for that towel.
Do food businesses need paper hand towels?
Staff need a hygienic way to dry hands at the wash hand basin, and disposable paper towels are the common choice. Check FSAI guidance.
Dry hands, less waste.
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