Kirkland Signature's bath tissue is a three ply toilet paper, which is our softest and thickest yet. Quilted Northern EcoComfortTM: Uses virgin pulp but plants 3 trees for every one used, so this would be an example that was alluded to in the video above . As with the paper towel showdown, I went into this test already having a brand I prefer, but I was curious to see how the others performed and whether they would change my mind.

I think those who were complaining were comparing the feel microfibre has between when it's first purchased and when it's washed. Many of the products sold at Costco Business Center are available to purchase by the pallet or truckload.Costco is renowned for its private label brand, Kirkland Signature, which spans across various product categories. Bisphenols like BPA are endocrine disruptors and studies have linked them to reproductive problems, early puberty, low sperm count, and breast cancer. I also use the Members Mark paper towels for the same reason, otherwise I would use the original Viva.

One of the advantages of working with multiple manufacturing locations is the ability to diversify supply chains. These brands are very likely consuming materials from the Boreal Forest in Canada or a similar forest which is contributing to deforestation and adding more carbon to the atmosphere. When I traveled to CA, I also noted the Kirkland brand wrapped each roll in paper, rather than bundling by 6 packs). It appears that they may have changed suppliers or their supplier has changed their manufacturing process, as the paper is no longer embossed with the little flower pattern. Kirkland Signature (Costco Brand): Uses PCF in recycling and ECF for pulp, most likely with chlorine dioxide.So it’s important to be cognizant of what chemicals touch our most porous area because toxic substances can easily enter our skin and get into our bloodstream. The factors that Dave and I considered for each toilet paper in our test were durability, roll size, cost, and softness (a very important factor, if not the most important! This is why we have decided to commission our own consumer studies on indications of PFAS in different consumer categories and share that information with you. You’ve trusted Mamavation to cover topics like the safest teas, safest disposable plates, and safest cookware, Now join us as we delve into the places others dare not go–toilet paper.

The guilt of the amount of toilet paper that you use and the desire to protect the environment might motivate you to ponder on hemp vs bamboo toilet paper. Though it wasn't a top performer, this Costco brand 2-ply bath tissue had plenty of average scores: it had OK performance in absorbency, softness, thickness, and dry strength tests. The best course of action is to go with the least amount of chlorine as possible, so chlorine dioxide is better.Undisclosed fragrances: Because there’s no way to know what components are in the fragrance, we have no way to know if the ingredients are harmful or can cause an allergic reaction. Mamavation’s lab used marker testing to identify the potential presence of PFAS “forever chemicals” in toilet paper products. Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item.