trypophobics<\/a> may not feel the same way,\u201d she conceded. \u201cOther than that, it hasn\u2019t got much going for it.\u201d<\/p>\nMade in New Zealand<\/p>\n
![\"Earthsmart](\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\")
You could flush worse things down the loo.
\n13) EarthSmart Toilet Tissue (2 ply)<\/p>\n
2.8\/10<\/p>\n
$7.19 for a six pack ($0.29 per 100 sheets) from all major supermarkets<\/p>\n
The most eco-conscious product available at mainstream supermarkets, EarthSmart is another one that falls under the CottonSoft umbrella. Both the loo paper and cardboard core are made from 100% recycled material and, unlike its plastic-sheathed competitors, EarthSmart\u2019s packaging is made from paper. However, as eco-minded people know, it\u2019s not just what you\u2019re using, it\u2019s how you\u2019re using it. Multiple Spinoffers expressed shock at how thin and flimsy the sheets were. \u201cYou\u2019d have to use an environmentally devastating amount just to feel any sense of security,\u201d noted \u0100tea editor Liam R\u0101tana. \u201cTo be fair, it held together though.\u201d<\/p>\n
Made in New Zealand<\/p>\n
Extra long!
\n12) Cotton Softs 2ply White Triple Length<\/p>\n
4.96\/10\u00a0<\/p>\n
$11 for a six pack ($0.31 cents per 100 sheets) from all major supermarkets<\/p>\n
With a gargantuan 600 sheets per roll, equivalent to 18 regular rolls, this is a generous option. \u201cIt\u2019s a long roll and the squares are of a decent size,\u201d confirmed Alice. \u201cBut it\u2019s pretty flimsy; you need a few squares at a time.\u201d The consensus was resounding in its averageness as an everyday roll. \u201cLook, it\u2019s fine,\u201d said Veronica matter of factly. \u201cGreat if you\u2019re in a rush,\u201d added another Spinoffer. \u201cThe first peel was easy.\u201d<\/p>\n
Made in New Zealand<\/p>\n
Classic.
\n11) Purex Soft White Unscented (two ply)<\/p>\n
5\/10<\/p>\n
$2.99 for a four pack ($0.33 per 100 sheets) from all major supermarkets<\/p>\n
Not just embossed, this is double embossed. Don\u2019t be wooed by that though, it\u2019s still your standard bog roll. \u201cYou\u2019re not in luxury range here, but your butt is not suffering,\u201d Veronica said empathetically. It\u2019s handily pocket sized, noted one team member, making it good for those \u201cjust in case I need to go toilet in the bushes\u201d moments. Among the softest of the bunch, I found this to be a tidy little roll with no airs and graces.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Made in New Zealand<\/p>\n
A lot of loo paper.<\/p>\n
10) Purex Mega Long White (two ply)
\n5.2\/10<\/p>\n
$8.60 for a six pack ($0.35 per 100 sheets) from all major supermarkets<\/p>\n
Not just long, mega long. This boasts a bountiful 410 sheets per roll \u2013 more than double standard Purex rolls. With easy-to-open rolls and \u201cdecently proportioned\u201d squares, it\u2019s a user-friendly option, earning a resounding chorus of \u201cstrong\u201d from our testers. It also looks tidy, with nice smooth ends (shout out to anyone with tactile sensitivity reading this).<\/p>\n
Made in New Zealand<\/p>\n
Posh, allegedly.
\n9) CottonSofts 3ply Posh <\/p>\n
5.3\/10<\/p>\n
$7.99 for a 12 pack ($0.39 per 100 sheets) from all major supermarkets<\/p>\n
It\u2019s marketed as posh, and Alice guessed this was probably a \u201cclassy bog roll\u201d. While not necessarily belonging in a stately home, the cloud embossing will mentally transport you from the bathroom to a pillowy pile of cumulus. The paper is pillowy too; notes were made on the absorbency, firmness and paper quality. Sheet-wise this was at the lowest end of the products we tried \u2013 only 170 sheets per roll \u2013 but those who want more can size up: CottonSofts also sells a \u201cmega\u201d (and marginally more affordable) version with 400 sheets on each roll.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Made in New Zealand<\/p>\n
Tropical.
\n8) Quilton 3 Ply Softness with Coconut Oil<\/p>\n
6.33\/10\u00a0<\/p>\n
$6.50 for a six pack ($0.46 per 100 sheets) from Woolworths<\/p>\n
What it lacks in size (180 sheets per roll) this Australian contender makes up for in ply and panache. That opulence wasn\u2019t lost on Spinoff staffers. \u201cSit on your throne and wipe with the royalty of TP,\u201d lauded Schmidt. \u201cDecorated in a tasteful tulip pattern, this is pure luxury for your undercarriage.\u201d The floral embossing got a big tick from several testers. \u201cGrandmotherly,\u201d one noted.<\/p>\n
Made in Australia<\/p>\n
Solid.
\n7) Pams 3 Ply Toilet Tissue Long Roll\u00a0<\/p>\n
6.42\/10<\/p>\n
$3.79 for a four pack, $0.35 per 100 sheets from New World and Pak\u2019nSave<\/p>\n
\u201cStrong\u201d, \u201csolid\u201d and \u201cextremely EASY TO OPEN\u201d, this proved to be a reliable everyday option. Even though Pams is a Foodstuffs house brand, this bog roll was comparable with its name-brand competitors. Spinoff staffers even waxed lyrical about the print. \u201cThe embossing makes it look bougie,\u201d said Liam. \u201cAlmost like it belongs at a tropical resort.\u201d Alice was even more descriptive. \u201cAnother pleasing pattern, it invokes a flag waving patriotically in a brisk breeze, with a braille-like effect on the reverse that is pleasing to touch with the hand, but a little rough when used for its intended purpose.\u201d<\/p>\n
Made in New Zealand<\/p>\n
Sensitive.
\n6) Sorbent Hypo-Allergenic 3 Ply Long Rolls<\/p>\n
6.66\/10\u00a0<\/p>\n
$9.50 for an eight pack ($0.44 per 100 sheets) from all major supermarkets<\/p>\n
Balancing strength and simplicity, this bog roll struck Spinoff testers with its less-is-more approach. The \u201cgood construction\u201d and high structural integrity were noted, but some detected a \u201cno frills\u201d nature. \u201cMade me think of loo paper at the footy games,\u201d said Liam, no longer at a tropical resort.<\/p>\n
Made in New Zealand<\/p>\n
Silky.
\n5) Sorbent Silky White 3 Ply Long Rolls<\/p>\n
6.8\/10\u00a0<\/p>\n
$6.19 for a four pack ($0.57 per 100 sheets) from all major supermarkets<\/p>\n
Another long roll, these have 270 sheets on each one. \u201cSurprisingly effective,\u201d noted one of our testing team. Several of the panel were impressed by the strength, while Alice enjoyed the \u201cleaf-encased-in-a-diamond-or-a-rectangle-depending-on-what-angle-you\u2019re-looking-at-it-from pattern\u201d.<\/p>\n
Made in New Zealand<\/p>\n
Luxurious.
\n4) Quilton Shea Butter in Gold 4 Ply <\/p>\n
7\/10<\/p>\n
$6.50 for a six pack ($0.77 per 100 sheets) from Woolworhts<\/p>\n
Now this is fancy, with a price tag to match. There\u2019s even \u201cnovel\u201d four-leaf clover embossing, which did make me wonder whether I needed the luck. While one tester scored this 10\/10, others found the softness lacking, and Alice wasn\u2019t a fan of the \u201cQuilton loves your bum\u201d slogan to be found inside each roll, alongside \u201cMade in Brisbane\u201d. \u201cDisgusting and unnecessary,\u201d she noted. \u201cWhat is wrong with Australians?\u201d<\/p>\n
Made in Australia<\/p>\n
Quadruple ply, now that\u2019s posh.
\n3) Paseo 4Ply Ultrasoft Luxury Long Rolls<\/p>\n
7.2\/10\u00a0<\/p>\n
$9.50 for a six pack, $0.75 per 100 sheets from Woolworths and New World<\/p>\n
Holy shit this was big, too big for the toilet roll holder at Spinoff HQ! It kind of felt like using paper hand towels to wipe your nethers. But as we know, it\u2019s not all about size, it\u2019s how you use it. Even a few of the \u201coutrageously large\u201d sheets felt like an overreaction to a standard wee, and some testers felt they could have been softer. Although perhaps that\u2019s not the goal. \u201cIt sports a light butterfly pattern, but don\u2019t be fooled by the whimsy,\u201d warned Schmidt. \u201cThis roll could handle the most dire\/diarrhoea situation.\u201d<\/p>\n
Made in New Zealand\u00a0<\/p>\n
Another high-scorer for Paseo.
\n2) Paseo Everyday Luxury 3Ply Long Roll <\/p>\n
7.6\/10<\/p>\n
$9.79 for an eight pack ($0.37 per 100 sheets) from Woolworths and New World<\/p>\n
This is billed as velvety, and our testers were inclined to agree. \u201cSoft and thick feeling,\u201d judged one Spinoff team member. \u201cAn aspirational wipe,\u201d agreed another. For such a high-quality TP, it\u2019s also rather affordable \u2013 everyday luxury indeed.<\/p>\n
Made in New Zealand<\/p>\n
It\u2019s thick and it\u2019s large.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\n
1) Sorbent Thick & Large Silky White 3 Ply<\/p>\n
7.66\/10<\/p>\n
$9.50 for an eight pack ($0.57 per 100 sheets) from all major supermarkets<\/p>\n
A hit with The Spinoffice, this one was another girthy roll. \u201cNice and thick,\u201d we noted \u2013 it only just fit on our toilet roll holder. The soft, sturdy sheets meant one needed to use fewer of them. \u201cPlush but not excessive,\u201d ruled Liam. It was so nice (and with a stylish leaf pattern) that Schmidt felt its use warranted some gratitude practice.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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