Hand Towels

How to choose the right Catering Hand Towels

• Start with traffic levels in your washrooms and kitchens; busy service areas benefit from high-capacity rolls or sensor systems to reduce refills.
• Decide between folded towels and rolls based on available wall space, dispenser compatibility and your preferred dispensing style.
• Check sheet size, roll length and pack quantity to match your expected daily usage and minimise storage and changeover time.
• Consider ply, absorbency and strength; thicker 2-ply towels suit heavy-duty hand drying and spill control in professional kitchens.
• Look for eco-labelled or flushable hand towels if sustainability or specific drainage requirements are a priority for your site.
• Match towels to existing dispensers from brands like Tork, Satino or Selpak, or upgrade to new manual or automatic dispensers for better control.

Care and maintenance

• Store hand towel cases in a clean, dry area off the floor to protect them from moisture, pests and kitchen contaminants.
• Wipe down dispensers daily with a food-safe cleaner, paying attention to push levers and touch points to reduce bacteria build-up.
• Refill dispensers before each service period and avoid overfilling, which can cause jams and wasted towels.
• Inspect dispenser mechanisms regularly, replacing worn parts or batteries in automatic units to maintain reliable operation.
• Rotate stock using a first-in, first-out system so paper does not sit for long periods in humid environments.
• Train staff on correct towel use and disposal to minimise waste and keep washrooms and prep areas tidy and compliant.

Explore our wider paper hygiene, blue roll, kitchen roll and cleaning ranges to complete your hygiene setup and support efficient service.

Need help choosing? Call Caterboss on (01) 687 5772.