Hand Towels

Disposable paper hand towels are an essential everyday product, found in nearly every setting for hygiene and sanitation purposes. As convenient as they are versatile, they serve countless practical functions in a variety of settings. Here at Cromwell we have a wide range hand towels in various sizes, lengths, ply and colours from leading suppliers Tork, Scott Hygiene, Northwood, Katrin and Kleenex.

What are hand towels?

Hand towels are single use, absorbent sheets made from paper, primarily used for cleaning, wiping or drying. Their disposable design offers convenience in both industrial and domestic settings and often replace cloth towels due to their hygienic single use functionality.

Why buy hand towels?

Hand towels are an extremely versatile commodity that are invaluable for any cleaning & hygiene, housekeeping or sanitary cleaning task. They provide a compact, space-saving design that are tailored for low to high traffic environments.

When are hand towels used?

Hand towels are used in various situations to maintain cleanliness and hygiene. Common uses include drying hands after washing, absorbing spills, wiping down surfaces, cleaning grease or oil from hands and disinfecting areas. They are also used for polishing surfaces, handling food or cleaning up dust and debris in both home and workplaces. They are essential for preventing cross-contamination, ensuring a safe and clean environment and promoting good hygiene practices.

Need a hand choosing the most effective type of hand towel, or the best all-round cleaning & hygiene products for your needs? Feel free to get in touch with our experts, who offer personalised free advice to help you find the best solutions for your home or workspace.

Types of hand towels

Rolled and folded hand towel differ primarily in their format and dispensing methods:
• Sheets - available in various pre-folded, stacked styles that are typically dispensed one at a time from a dispenser. These designs allows for convenient, controlled usage while helping to maintain hygiene across different settings. Making them ideal for controlled or low traffic environments where flexible dispensing options are preferred.
• Rolled - Rolled paper towels are wound around a cardboard core and can be dispensed quickly, making them ideal for high traffic areas where continuous use is needed or where there is limited storage space.

Considerations when choosing hand towels

When buying disposable paper hand towels, there are a few key considerations to keep in mind to ensure you get the best products for your hygiene needs:

• Sheet Size - Consider the dimensions of the sheet length and sheet width to ensure you have adequate coverage and comfort with each use.

• Roll Type - There are various types of hand towels that each have different sheet and roll sizes. Ensure you're buying the correct type of roll to fit in your existing paper towel dispensers.

• Ply - The ply of paper towels references the number of paper layers it has, and therefore the overall thickness. We have a range of plys on offer that make our paper towels suitable for anyone. High ply paper towels are generally softer and can absorb more liquid. This makes high-ply paper towels more efficient for dealing with spillage and cleaning. Low ply rolls are often cheaper and are equally efficient for dirt cleaning tasks, such as giving your hands a quick wipe down.

• Pack size - Unsurprisingly, hand towels are often bought in bulk to save on costs and packaging requirements. Cromwell stocks a wide range of varied pack sizes to suit all requirements.

• Certifications - Hand towels carry certification to indicate environmentally responsible production and support sustainability efforts that include FSC, Eco Label and recycled.

• Food Contact - Not all hand towels are safe for incidental food contact, ensure your selection meets the hygiene and safety standards you intended use.