Collection: Hand Towel

Washing your hands is only half the job. Drying them properly matters too, and that's where the right hand towel makes a real difference. A good hand towel dries hands quickly, doesn't run out halfway through the day, and fits your dispenser without any hassle.

This page covers all 54 hand towel products from the Hand Towel collection. We've grouped them by type, so you can quickly find the one that suits your washroom, kitchen, or workshop, and understand why it might be the right pick for you.

Quick Answer: What Should You Choose?

 

If you want...	Choose
Lowest price	EJEco Ultra Slim Fold Hand Towels 1-Ply
A premium, softer feel	Tork Multifold Hand Towels – Premium 2-Ply
Eco-friendly	Hand Towel – ECO-2323 Eco-Friendly Multifold
Highest capacity, fewer refills	Royal Touch Centre Pull Hand Towels 6 Rolls × 300m
Workshop or garage use	WypAll X50 Roll Wipers
Kitchen or food-prep use	A&C Gentility Kitchen Roll Paper Towels
A compact fit for a small dispenser	A&C Gentility Ultraslim Hand Towel 23x24cm
Bulk buying for a large site	Pallet Deal Gentility Ultraslim Hand Towel

Why Hand Towels Matter More Than People Think

A hand towel seems like a small thing, until it's missing. Wet hands after washing can actually pick up more germs, not fewer, because water helps bacteria move around and stick to whatever you touch next, like a door handle or a light switch. Drying your hands properly is just as important as washing them in the first place.

For a business, this isn't just about hygiene either. A washroom without a working hand towel supply looks careless, even if everything else in the building is spotless. Customers, patients, and staff all notice it, even if they don't say anything.

Check Your Dispenser Before Anything Else

Before you think about softness, brand, or price, there's one thing worth checking first: what your dispenser actually takes. This is usually the first question that decides everything else.

Multifold, ultraslim, slimline, and roll towels are all shaped and sized differently, and they're not interchangeable. If the fit is wrong, towels can jam, tear, or get pulled out in clumps, which wastes paper and frustrates whoever's using the washroom. A quick check of your existing dispenser, or a photo sent to our team, is enough to rule out the wrong options before you order.

What Makes a Hand Towel Actually Good

Not every hand towel is the same, even if they all look similar on a shelf. A good hand towel comes down to a few simple things:

• It dries hands quickly, so people aren't standing around shaking their hands dry
• It doesn't fall apart or tear while you're using it
• It fits your dispenser properly, so it doesn't jam or waste paper
• It lasts a reasonable amount of time, so staff aren't restocking every hour
• It feels comfortable, especially in places where customers or guests are involved

Getting these basics right is really what separates a good hand towel from a frustrating one.

Why the Right Hand Towel Saves You Money

It's easy to assume the cheapest hand towel is always the best deal, but that's not usually true. A thin, low-quality towel might cost less per box, but if people need three sheets to dry their hands instead of one, you're going through paper towel much faster, which means more frequent orders and more time spent restocking.

A slightly better towel, matched properly to your dispenser and your foot traffic, often works out cheaper in the long run. Fewer sheets used per person, fewer trips to refill the dispenser, and fewer complaints about a washroom that feels under-stocked.

Which Hand Towel Is Best for Your Business?

Different businesses put very different demands on a hand towel. Here's a simple starting point based on the kind of site you're running.

1. Office washrooms usually do well with multifold or ultraslim towels. Foot traffic is steady but not extreme, so something like the Tork Multifold Hand Towels – Premium 1-Ply keeps cost sensible without feeling cheap.
   
   
2. Schools and childcare centres go through hand towels fast, and budget matters. The EJEco Ultra Slim Fold Hand Towels or EJEco Slimline Fold Hand Towels are practical, everyday options that hold up to high use.
   
   
3. Restaurants and cafés want something that feels a bit nicer for customers, especially near the bathroom sink. The Tork Multifold Hand Towels – Premium 2-Ply or a roll towel like the Royal Touch Premium 2-Ply Perforated Roll Towel both work well here.
   
   
4. Medical clinics need something soft, reliable, and hygienic. The A&C Gentility Ultraslim Interleaved Hand Towel 2ply or a centre-pull option like the Royal Touch Centre Pull Hand Towels reduce hand contact with the dispenser, which matters in a healthcare setting.
   
   
5. Warehouses and workshops don't need a soft hand towel at all. This is where WypAll X50 Roll Wipers make more sense, since they're built for grease, grime, and tools rather than hands.
   
   
6. Gyms see constant hand traffic, often with sweat involved. A high-capacity option like the Tork Extra Long Hand Towel Roll or the Scott Control Versatile Towel Large Roll cuts down on how often staff need to refill.
   
   
7. Shopping centres need the highest capacity of all, simply because of how many people pass through. Roll towels like the Kleenex Hard Roll Paper Towels AIRFLEX Technology are built exactly for this kind of high-traffic washroom.
   
   

Multifold Hand Towels – The Everyday Choice

Multifold towels are the ones you usually see folded and stacked inside a wall dispenser. You pull one out, and the next one pops up ready to go. They're a good fit for most offices, cafés, and public washrooms because they're simple, tidy, and easy to use.

If you want a softer feel for customers or guests, the Tork Multifold Hand Towels – Premium 2-Ply is a strong choice. It's thicker and more absorbent, so people use fewer sheets each time.

If you're watching your budget, the Tork Multifold Hand Towels – Premium 1-Ply still does the job well, just at a lower cost.

For washrooms with septic systems or where towels might get flushed, the Tork Flushable Multifold Hand Towels and the Tork Flushable Singlefold Hand Towels are made to break down safely.

Product	Ply	Good For
Tork Multifold Hand Towels – Premium 2-Ply	2-ply	Hotels, cafés, offices wanting a softer feel
Tork Multifold Hand Towels – Premium 1-Ply	1-ply	Everyday offices on a budget
Tork Xpress Multifold Hand Towels – Universal 1-Ply	1-ply	Busy washrooms wanting one sheet at a time
Tork Xpress Soft Multifold Hand Towels – H2 System	Soft multifold	Sites with a Tork H2 dispenser
Tork Flushable Multifold Hand Towels	2-ply	Washrooms needing flushable towels
Tork Flushable Singlefold Hand Towels	2-ply	Same as above, singlefold style
Elyse Luxury Hand Towel Multifold 23×23cm	Luxury	Hotels and premium washrooms
Hand Towel – ECO-2323 Eco-Friendly Multifold	Eco multifold	Businesses that care about sustainability
A&C Gentility Multifold Interleaved Hand Towels 1ply	1-ply	Everyday budget-friendly multifold

Ultraslim & Slimline Hand Towels – When Space Is Tight

Ultraslim and slimline towels are thinner and more compact than multifold ones. They're a good choice if your dispenser is small, or if you simply want more sheets packed into less space, so you're not restocking as often.

The A&C Gentility Ultraslim Hand Towel 23x24cm is a popular everyday pick, giving you 2,400 sheets in one box. If you go through a lot of paper towel and want to order less often, the Pallet Deal Gentility Ultraslim Hand Towel is sold as a full pallet, which works out cheaper per sheet.

Product	Format	Good For
A&C Gentility Ultraslim Hand Towel 23x24cm	1-ply, 2400 sheets	Everyday washrooms, compact dispensers
A&C Gentility Ultraslim Interleaved Hand Towel 24x24cm	2-ply, 2400 sheets	Softer feel with same slim format
A&C Gentility Ultraslim Extra Long Hand Towel 23x29cm	Extra long, 2400 sheets	Bigger sheet for better hand coverage
A&C Gentility Ultraslim Hand Towel TAD 24x23cm	TAD paper, 2400 sheets	Softer TAD paper option
A&C Gentility Slimline Hand Towel TAD 23x23cm	TAD paper, 4000 sheets	High sheet count, less frequent restocking
A&C Gentility Slimline Hand Towel 1ply 23x22.5cm	1-ply, 4000 sheets	Budget-friendly slimline option
A&C Gentility Slimline Interleaved Hand Towel 23x23cm	2-ply, 4000 sheets	Softer slimline for busy sites
Pallet Deal Gentility Ultraslim Hand Towel	Full pallet	Large sites ordering in bulk
EJEco Ultra Slim Fold Hand Towels 1-Ply 38GSM	1-ply, 150 sheets	Everyday use, budget-conscious
EJEco Slimline Fold Hand Towels 1-Ply 38GSM	1-ply, 200 sheets	Slimline dispensers on a budget
Scott Essential Ultraslim Hand Towels	2400 sheets	Well-known brand, bulk supply
Duro Ultraslim Hand Towel	2400 sheets	Reliable everyday option
Tork Ultraslim Multifold Hand Towel	1-ply	Tork-standardised washrooms
Tork Compact Hand Towel	Multifold	Small dispenser spaces
Elyse Executive Ultraslim Hand Towel 23x24cm	Executive grade	Offices wanting a slightly nicer feel
Gentility Compact Hand Towel	Compact	Soft and space-saving

Compact & Premium Folded Towels – For a Nicer Washroom

These towels usually come in smaller packs and feel a bit more premium, so they suit hotels, medical clinics, or offices where guests notice these little details.

The Hand Towel – LUX-4440 – Luxury Compact 19×29.5cm is a good example, offering a softer, higher-quality feel in a smaller pack size.

Product	Format	Good For
Hand Towel – LUX-4440 – Luxury Compact 19×29.5cm	Compact, luxury	Hotels, boutique offices
Kleenex Executive Hand Towels	75 towels/pack	Executive offices
Kleenex Optimum Hand Towels	120 towels/pack	Everyday commercial use
Kleenex Compact Hand Towels	90 towels/pack	Smaller washrooms
Kleenex 1890 Multifold Hand Towels	150 towels/pack	General everyday multifold use

Roll Towels – Continuous Drying Without the Fold

Roll towels work with a different type of dispenser, one that pulls out a continuous sheet of paper instead of a folded one. They're common in kitchens, staff washrooms, and busy public bathrooms because they cut down on wasted paper.

If your washroom uses a centre-pull dispenser, the Royal Signature Centre Pull Towel 1ply 300m and the Royal Touch Centre Pull Hand Towels 6 Rolls × 300m are both built for that exact system.

Product	Format	Good For
Royal Signature Centre Pull Towel 1ply 300m	300m, centre-pull	Washrooms and kitchenettes
Royal Touch Centre Pull Hand Towels 6 Rolls × 300m	300m, centre-pull	Same dispenser type, alternate pack
Duro Auto-Cut Towel 200m Pure White	200m, auto-cut	Hands-free dispensing
Duro Roll Towel 80m 1-Ply	80m	Budget-friendly roll option
Royal Touch Premium 2-Ply Perforated Roll Towel 80m	80m, 2-ply	Softer feel with perforated tear-off
EJEco Premium White Hand Towel Roll	100m, TAD paper	Softer premium roll option
EJEco Hand Towel Roll 1-Ply 38GSM	80m, recycled paper	Everyday use, eco-conscious
Tork Extra Long Hand Towel Roll	High-capacity, 1-ply	High-traffic washrooms
Tork Ultra Long Paper Towel – Triple Length	Triple-length, 2-ply	Longer runs between changeovers
Scott Roll Towel 18cm x 140m	140m, 8-pack	Reliable, well-known brand

Interleaved Paper Towels – One Sheet at a Time

Interleaved towels are individually folded sheets that pull out one at a time, keeping things tidy and reducing over-use. They're a good choice if hygiene and portion control both matter to you.

Product	Format	Good For
Caprice Ultrasoft Extra Long Interleaved Paper Towel	Extra long, FSC certified	Better hand coverage per sheet
Caprice Platinum Slimfold Paper Towel 2-Ply	2-ply, slimfold	Softer feel, FSC certified
Caprice Ultrasoft Interleaved Paper Towel	Interleaved	Everyday washroom use
Caprice Ultrasoft Compact Interleaved Paper Towel	Compact interleaved	Smaller dispensers

Kitchen & Heavy-Duty Rolls – Built for Bigger Jobs

Some jobs need a tougher, bigger roll, like wiping down kitchen benches or drying dishes. These products are made to handle that kind of everyday kitchen and food-prep use.

Product	Format	Good For
A&C Gentility Kitchen Roll Paper Towels Perforated 2ply	2-ply, 240 sheets	Commercial kitchens
Kleenex Viva Kitchen Paper Towels Twin Pack	60 sheets/pack	Staff kitchens
Kleenex Hard Roll Paper Towels AIRFLEX Technology	230m	Busy commercial washrooms
Scott Control Versatile Towel Small Roll	1600 sheets	Roll-dispenser washrooms
Scott Control Versatile Towel Large Roll	800 sheets	Larger roll systems, fewer changeovers

Heavy-Duty Wipers – For Workshops, Not Washrooms

These aren't your typical hand towel. WypAll wipers are stronger and tougher, designed for workshops, garages, and industrial cleaning jobs where a soft paper towel just won't hold up.

Product	Colour	Good For
WypAll X50 Small Roll Wipers – White	White	General workshop wiping
WypAll X50 Large Roll Wipers – White	White	Bigger clean-up jobs
WypAll X50 Small Blue Roll Wipers	Blue	Easy to spot in a workshop
WypAll X50 Large Blue Roll Wipers	Blue	Heavier industrial use

Common Mistakes When Buying Hand Towels

A few small errors show up again and again when businesses order hand towels, and most are easy to avoid once you know what to look for.

1. Buying the wrong fold type. Multifold, ultraslim, and slimline towels aren't interchangeable, and the wrong one simply won't sit properly in the dispenser.
2. Choosing based only on price. The cheapest box per unit isn't always the cheapest in practice, especially if people end up using two or three sheets instead of one.
3. Ignoring dispenser compatibility. This is the single most common cause of jamming, torn sheets, and wasted paper, and it's avoidable by checking the dispenser before ordering.
4. Using workshop towels in washrooms. Tough wipers like WypAll are built for grease and tools, not skin, and they don't belong in a customer-facing bathroom.
5. Ordering low-capacity towels for busy sites. A small pack that suits a quiet office will run out fast in a shopping centre or gym washroom, leading to far more frequent restocking than necessary.
   
   

Why Businesses Choose A to Z Cleaning Supplies

• Trusted commercial brands like Tork, Kleenex, Scott, Royal Touch, and A&C Gentility, all in one place
• Bulk pricing available, including full pallet options for large or multi-site orders
• Fast delivery across Australia, so washrooms don't run short while waiting on stock
• Suitable for a wide range of settings, from offices and healthcare to hospitality and industrial sites

Buying from one place also makes life easier. If your site uses a few different dispenser types, you don't need to go searching across multiple suppliers, everything from multifold to roll towels to heavy-duty wipers is in the same collection, ready to order together.

How to Actually Choose the Right One

• Busy public washroom? Go for multifold or ultraslim towels, since they hold more sheets and don't run out as fast.
• Small dispenser? Ultraslim or slimline towels take up less space.
• Want it to feel a bit nicer? Try a compact or luxury option like the LUX-4440 or Kleenex Executive range.
• Kitchen or food-prep area? Kitchen rolls are stronger and more absorbent than a standard hand towel.
• Workshop or garage? Skip the hand towel altogether and go for WypAll wipers instead.
• Want less waste? Interleaved or centre-pull towels usually mean less over-pulling than an open roll.
• Ordering for a big site? The pallet deal option works out cheaper if you go through a lot of paper towel.

Still unsure which towel suits your dispenser? Our team can help you match the correct fold type and size before you order, saving time and reducing waste. Browse the whole range on the Hand Towel collection page, or call 0403 368 091 and we'll help you get it right the first time.

Frequently Asked Questions

 

1. What's the difference between multifold and ultraslim hand towels? 
   Multifold towels are folded in a zigzag shape and pop up one at a time. Ultraslim towels are thinner and packed more tightly, so you get more sheets in a smaller space. Both work well, it really comes down to your dispenser and how much space you have.
   
   
2. How do I know which hand towel fits my dispenser? 
   Check the size and fold type of the towel already in your dispenser. Multifold, ultraslim, slimline, and roll towels are all shaped differently, so they're not interchangeable. If you're not sure, send us the dispenser brand or a photo and we can help match it.
   
   
3. Is 1-ply or 2-ply better?
    2-ply is thicker and softer, so it feels nicer and often dries hands faster. 1-ply is thinner and more affordable, which works fine for everyday, high-traffic use where cost matters more than softness.
   
   
4. Can I use a kitchen roll instead of a hand towel? 
   You can, but it's not ideal. Kitchen rolls are made to be strong and absorbent for wiping surfaces, not necessarily soft on skin. For washrooms, a proper hand towel is a better and usually cheaper option.
   
   
5. What's the difference between a hand towel and a WypAll wiper? 
   Hand towels are made for drying hands. WypAll wipers are much tougher and are made for wiping down tools, benches, and equipment in workshops or garages. They're not meant for hand drying.
   
   
6. Are the eco-friendly options any less absorbent? 
   Not really. Products like the EJEco range and the ECO-2323 multifold are made to perform just as well as standard towels, just with a lower environmental footprint.
   
   
7. Is buying in bulk actually worth it? 
   If your site goes through a lot of hand towels, yes. For example, Pallet Deal Gentility Ultraslim Hand Towel works out cheaper per sheet than buying smaller boxes over and over, as long as you have somewhere to store it.