Quick Answer: To buy TAD paper towels for a 25-person office, first confirm the roll fits the existing automatic dispenser, then forecast sheets used per day. ECO-Lipak's commercial TAD towel case lists six rolls of 800 sheets, or 4,800 sheets total. If a small office uses about 120 sheets per working day, one case lasts roughly 40 working days before a reserve. Reorder from measured use and supplier lead time, not from the calendar month alone.
Key Takeaways
- The current case is six commercial rolls with 800 sheets each, not six household kitchen rolls.
- Dispenser fit is a pass-or-fail purchase check; compare roll width, core and dispenser requirements before ordering.
- Estimate demand from actual sheets dispensed per day, then revise after a two-week count.
- For a 25-person office, staff attendance and visitor traffic matter more than headcount on the payroll.
- Set a reserve in sheets or rolls so the final roll is not discovered during a busy day.
A commercial paper towel case can look like a straightforward supply purchase until the dispenser rejects the roll or the washroom runs empty sooner than expected. Small offices rarely have a facilities buyer watching usage every day. A simple sheet-count model makes the order easier to justify and repeat. The TAD paper towel product page lists a 10-inch x 800-sheet, six-roll commercial format. Treat that as the starting pack specification, then check the exact machine and actual consumption.
What a 4,800-Sheet Case Means in Practice
Six rolls multiplied by 800 sheets is 4,800 listed sheets. That number does not tell you how many calendar days the case lasts. A hybrid office with 12 people on site Monday and 25 on Wednesday will use a different amount from a busy clinic with steady visitor traffic. Use a short observation period: record the roll installed date and approximate roll change date, or count dispenser usage if the machine supports it. Avoid assuming one sheet per handwash; dispenser settings and user behavior can change the result.
| Illustrative usage | Sheets per workday | Approximate days per 4,800-sheet case | Buying implication |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quiet hybrid office | 60 | 80 | Storage may matter more than unit cost |
| 25-person office example | 120 | 40 | Keep a small reserve before reordering |
| Office with frequent visitors | 240 | 20 | Check stock weekly and order earlier |
These are arithmetic scenarios, not promised performance. Real use includes cleaning, visitor traffic, waste and occasional double dispensing. A sheet can also be unusable if a dispenser jams or a roll is damaged. Record the actual date each roll is changed and adjust the forecast.
Check Dispenser Compatibility Before Buying
Automatic dispensers differ by accepted roll width, outer diameter, core size and paper feed requirements. The product's 10-inch description is not a universal fit guarantee. Compare the machine manual or current compatible roll with the exact listing, then test one case or confirm fit with the supplier before committing to repeat orders. If the machine is locked to a proprietary roll, a lower-cost open-market case may not be usable at all.
Do not substitute bamboo kitchen paper towels or white bamboo kitchen rolls merely because the word towel appears in each title. Those are different formats for different stations. A kitchen counter may need a smaller consumer roll, while a wall-mounted automatic washroom dispenser needs its specified commercial roll.
Three Offices, Three Refill Patterns
Hybrid design studio
Most employees are on site two or three days per week. Count in-office attendance rather than dividing by 25 names on the roster. One 4,800-sheet case may last longer than a calendar month; keep rolls dry and avoid stacking more cases than the closet can safely hold.
Client-facing agency
Visitors use the washroom and meeting rooms throughout the day. A single dispenser may cycle much faster than a staff-only washroom. Track each dispenser separately during the first two weeks so one busy location does not drain the office reserve unnoticed.
Small clinic or studio
Frequent handwashing can make the per-person estimate misleading. The purchasing plan should follow actual roll changes and the facility's hygiene process. Commercial towels are one part of the station; do not let a rough demand formula override cleaning or health requirements.
Set a Reorder Point in Rolls
At 120 sheets per workday, one 800-sheet roll lasts about 6.7 working days. If delivery takes five workdays and you want another five-day buffer, you need roughly 1,200 sheets of coverage, or 1.5 rolls. A practical trigger is to reorder when only two usable rolls remain, accounting for a roll already inside the dispenser. If visitors increase use to 240 sheets daily, those two rolls cover only about 6.7 working days, so the reorder trigger should move earlier.
A facility log can be very small: date, roll changes, unopened rolls and known exceptions such as an event. Review the log every month and calculate cost per 1,000 usable sheets using the live case price, shipping and damaged stock. Comparing only per-roll price hides the difference between an 800-sheet commercial roll and a smaller household format.
Buy for the Station, Not the Label
For a first order, verify fit, then decide whether one case plus a local backup is enough until you know actual use. Pair the washroom towel plan with separate supplies such as paper napkins for a beverage counter only if that station needs them; do not use napkins to mask a towel-stock problem. Browse ECO-Lipak's paper towel collection to distinguish formats.
Paper choice can be evaluated alongside disposal and procurement claims. The US EPA's greener product guidance is a useful reminder to verify environmental claims rather than equate every paper product with the same outcome. For dispenser dimensions and basic case math, see the existing commercial TAD 4,800-sheet guide; this article focuses on the office's measured reorder rhythm.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many sheets are in the six-roll TAD case?
The current listing states 800 sheets per roll and six rolls per case, for 4,800 listed sheets in total.
Will these rolls fit every automatic dispenser?
No. Check the dispenser's accepted width, diameter, core and feed requirements against the selected product before ordering.
How long does one case last in a 25-person office?
It depends on attendance and actual dispensing. At an illustrative 120 sheets per workday, 4,800 sheets last about 40 working days before reserve or waste.
When should a small office reorder?
Reorder when remaining usable sheets cover supplier lead time plus a buffer. In the 120-sheet example with ten days of coverage, that is about 1,200 sheets, or roughly two rolls.
Can kitchen paper towels be used in a commercial dispenser?
Do not assume so. Household kitchen rolls and commercial automatic-dispenser rolls are different formats and may not feed correctly.
