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Best Paper towels

Which Paper towels performed best in our tests?

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We tested 23 paper towels to determine the best-performing models. Our expert lab technicians tested each Paper towel based on the following criteria:

  • Sheet (in.)
  • Absorbency
  • Wet strength
  • Sq. ft. per roll
  • Scrubbing

Below lists the Paper towels that rated best in each of the tests our experts looked for. Learn about how these tests were performed and find out which Paper towel is rated best when you subscribe.

Consumer Reports Ratings for Best Paper towels

ratingsBest Paper towel for Sheet (in.)
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The length and width of each sheet in inches.


This Paper towel which tested best for Sheet (in.) has the following features: .

ratingsBest Paper towel for Absorbency
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Absorbency is based on how much water a 5-inch square piece of towel could hold.


This Paper towel which tested best for Absorbency has the following features: .

ratingsBest Paper towel for Wet strength
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Wet strength is based on how much weight a wet sheet of paper towel could hold before it tore.


This Paper towel which tested best for Wet strength has the following features: .

ratingsBest Paper towel for Sq. ft. per roll
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The number of square feet of paper towel contained in each roll.


This Paper towel which tested best for Sq. ft. per roll has the following features: .

ratingsBest Paper towel for Scrubbing
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Scrubbing is based on the number of times a towel could be rubbed along a rough surface before the sheet tore.


This Paper towel which tested best for Scrubbing has the following features: .