Washing hands alone is not enough – the way you dry them is just as important for hygiene. Yet in many workplaces and institutions, old solutions still dominate: loud hot-air hand dryers, or the same hand towel cloth passed from person to person. There is, however, a cleaner, more economical, and safer alternative: Katrin paper hand towels and dispensing systems.

Hygiene without compromise

Paper hand towels are the safest and fastest way to dry hands. Hot-air hand dryers, if not regularly maintained, can blow dust and bacteria back into the air, effectively negating the benefits of handwashing. In contrast, Katrin hand towels provide clean, untouched paper every time – no cross-contamination, no risk of infection.

100% cellulose – naturally effective

Katrin hand towels are made from 100% cellulose, giving them excellent absorbency. While a cloth towel needs to be washed, disinfected, and dried, a paper hand towel can be discarded after each use, ensuring hygiene with every handwashing.

Katrin roll or folded hand towels are the best choice for high-traffic areas:

• Handypack formats with item numbers 89673 and 769191 – easy to handle, hygienic, and economical.
• 100% cellulose material with excellent absorbency
  
  
• Compatible with Katrin dispensers, ensuring waste-free and convenient dispensing.

Dispensers that reduce consumption

Katrin dispensers are designed to release only as much paper as is actually needed. This is not only hygienic but also significantly reduces consumption – in some cases, 20–30% less paper may be enough each month.

Available options:

• 77410 or 77434 – white and black compact dispensers for high-traffic washrooms.
• 88942 or 88966 – black or white elegant dispensers for lower‑traffic areas.

Both types are durable, easy to clean, and perfectly compatible with Katrin Handypack hand towels. With this combination, the washroom becomes more organized, economical, and hygienic.

Sustainable hygiene, premium quality

Katrin hand towels – like the brand’s other products – carry the EU Ecolabel and Nordic Swan certifications, making hygiene not only economical but also an environmentally conscious choice. The paper is produced with reduced water usage and is 100% recyclable.

Summary

Why choose Katrin paper hand towels?

• 100% cellulose → outstanding absorbency
• A cleaner, more hygienic solution than cloth towels or hand dryers
• Handypack format → simple, quick refilling
• Economical dispensing → less waste
• White and black dispensers to suit every need
• Environmentally friendly production, premium quality

Tip: In the next part of our series, we’ll show how toilet paper, hand towels, and soap can be managed in a single, complete, cost-effective, and sustainable system – less hassle, more savings!

In the meantime, read the previous section: “Why is it more worthwhile to buy toilet paper from us than from the supermarket?”