While most toilet paper is 2-ply, this one has three layers so it’s super soft, thick, and absorbent. It was also one of the strongest when wet, but not surprisingly, it didn’t break down in our dissolvability tests – i.e. you’ll want to avoid this one if you’re worried about clogs in your plumbing system. It's soft, silky, and smooth, with an embossed texture for extra comfort.
If you're looking for the strongest toilet paper, Cottonelle was the best when we combined the wet and dry strength scores. It also had a perfect score in our visual analysis: there was no pilling and the layers didn’t separate, which are two common TP issues. It has a 2-ply construction with a rippled texture to help clean, and it was one of the most absorbent in our test. It was still pretty soft despite not being super plush, and though it was slow to dissolve, it was quicker than the plushest options.
If you have plumbing issues, you're probably wondering which toilet paper dissolves best: This one’s your best bet. It’s just 1-ply and it dissolved in under six seconds in spinning water, but it still had average scores for softness, thickness, and absorbency, so you don't have to settle for super thin toilet paper. Like its sister brand Cottonelle, this Scott TP has texture throughout and was free of defects in our visual inspection. The only downside is it wasn’t as strong when wet, but that’s not surprising for a quick-dissolving bath tissue.
Lots of toilet paper brands claim to be super plush, but nothing comes close to the softness of Charmin. Consumer testers and lab equipment both ranked it the softest in a blind comparison. The 2-ply construction was also strong overall and stood out in particular for having the highest strength when wet (i.e. you don’t have to worry about it crumbling during use). Unfortunately, there's a reason many people wonder if Charmin is bad for septic tanks: its high strength means it doesn’t break down easily with water.
Seventh Generation Seventh Generation 100% Recycled Bath Tissue
When it comes to eco-toilet paper, recycled is the most sustainable option because you’re diverting waste and skipping new pulp to create the bath tissue. This pick from Seventh Generation was one of the top performers among the green brands: the 2-ply sheets were fairly soft and absorbent, and they dissolved within seconds in our test. It wasn’t as thick or strong as other options in the roundup, but it still outperformed a few of the so-called "ultra soft" brands in our test. The downside is this is one of the more expensive brands we looked at when you calculate the cost per sheet.
