Paper hand towel
A single-use hand towel is available in several qualities and formats in order to adapt to the location and the frequency. The different types of hand towels are mainly with flat folding in the form of a cartridge to be integrated into a dispenser or in round reel format to be integrated into an automatic cutting dispenser or in a central unwinding reel dispenser .
Folded paper hand towels
- Folded paper hand towels: these hand towels come in different formats and different types of folding. The format of the paper hand towel that corresponds to the usable surface when wiping is indicated by two dimensions: Example 23 x 23 cm, 23 x 25 cm, 22 x 34 cm...
Usually the first dimension of the hand towel corresponds to the width and the second to its length.
The second element concerns the folding of the paper towel.
We must then distinguish:
- interleaved paper hand towels with a fold close to a "W" or "Z"
- zigzag folded hand towels with a fold close to a "V"
- C-folded hand towels.
Each type of paper towel needs to be placed in a compatible dispenser, otherwise the user may end up pulling out several towels at a time instead of having a "sheet by sheet" dispensing, or the cartridge may not fit into the device.
The main manufacturers of paper hand towels are Kimberly Clark Lotus (now part of the SCA group) Tork , Lucart.
Paper hand towels in rolls
- Round hand towels on rolls or reels: these hand towels come in rolls of different lengths and widths.
Roll towel dispensers:
Automatic cutting reel dispenser "autocut" manual
"Autocut" type hand towel dispensers which automatically cut the hand towel each time the user pulls on the roll.
Lotus had developed the Lotus Nextturn dispenser system which is now discontinued following the acquisition of the Lotus professional division by Tork SCA Groupe Essity. The consumable is still available within the limit of stock but to date if you have a dispenser of this type, it is preferable to change your device for an equivalent Tork H1 dispenser which is the reference system.
You can also opt for a Kimberly Clark Slimroll and Kleenex line dispenser which will offer single sheet dispensing with a choice of quality Kleenex or Scott hand towels.
The other option is to go to a "standard" autocut dispenser that accepts standardized hand towel rolls from several manufacturers in several lengths, widths and thicknesses. In this case, you will have to pay attention to the dimensions and compatibilities.
Automatic contactless cutting reel dispenser
The no-touch roll hand towel dispenser represents an evolution because it is a contactless distribution system and thus reduces the risks of contamination.
The user passes his hand in front of a cell which triggers the automatic distribution of a hand towel whose length is adjustable. This type of system like the Lotus Enmotion allows for impeccable hygiene since there is no contact between the user and the dispenser. Lotus having now integrated SCA Tork, the EnMotion system still widely implemented has evolved into the Tork H1 system.
These distribution systems also allow for greater control over the distribution of hand towels.
Central unwinding reel dispensers
This is the most economical format often implemented in kitchens, food factories and industries. It is an unattractive distribution system compared to autocut dispensers or folded hand towel dispensers but which is part of a functionality approach.