Cloud Paper Bamboo Paper Towels
Paper towels are used daily and often come into contact with food, hands, and kitchen surfaces. When I’m choosing paper towels, I pay close attention to the fiber source and how the paper is processed, especially when it comes to added treatments meant to increase strength or softness.
What I typically avoid
When I’m choosing paper towels, I tend to skip options made with or treated with:
Added fragrances, lotions, or conditioners
Heavy chlorine bleaching
Optical brighteners
High-concern chemical binders used to increase wet strength
Strong chemical or synthetic odors
What I look for instead
I look for paper towels made from plant-based fibers with minimal processing and clear material disclosure. I prioritize options that avoid added fragrances and lotions, use chlorine-free or reduced-chlorine processing, and limit unnecessary binders or surface treatments. Tree-free options like bamboo often align best with how I approach this category.
Certifications
FSC certified
Material context
These paper towels are made from bamboo, a fast-growing plant fiber that renews quickly and doesn’t rely on traditional tree harvesting. The bamboo sourcing is FSC certified, which adds transparency around responsible forest management. The towels are designed to be strong and absorbent without relying on added fragrances or chemical coatings, keeping the material profile straightforward.
How I think about this choice
Paper towels don’t need extra ingredients to work well. I focus on simple fibers, fewer processing steps, and avoiding higher-concern binders so everyday products like this fit naturally into a low-tox home.