Choosing the Best Tissues in Kenya: Virgin vs Blended vs Recycled Explained

When it comes to hygiene and hospitality supplies, not all tissues and serviettes are created equal. At Norsha Supplies, we believe the difference lies in three key factors: material source, sheet count/ply, and intended use. Understanding these helps you choose the right product for your business or home, avoiding paying extra for branding instead of value.

Virgin, Blended & Recycled: What These Mean

Virgin pulp tissues are made from 100% new wood-pulp fibers. They tend to be the smoothest, strongest, whitest, and most absorbent. Because of this, they are often the top choice for premium settings like hotels, upscale restaurants, or luxury homes.

Blended tissues mix virgin pulp with some recycled fibers. These offer a balance of comfort, quality, and cost-effectiveness, suitable for everyday use in businesses that want good value without compromising too much on performance.

Recycled-only tissues use mostly or entirely recycled fibres. They are the most affordable and more eco-friendly, but typically have slightly less softness, may be a little rougher in feel or less bright in colour. They’re excellent for high-usage settings where cost is more important than luxury.

Why Ply and Sheet Count Matter

• Ply refers to the number of paper layers. 2-ply is standard in good-quality tissues; it means you get two layers of paper, which gives increased absorbency and strength compared to 1-ply options.

• Sheet count indicates how many individual sheets are on a roll. A 200-sheet roll will last longer (and often represent better value) than a 100-sheet roll, all else equal.

If you run a hotel, restaurant, or large household, a higher sheet count with two-ply and high-quality pulp means fewer roll changes, fewer complaints about weak or thin paper, and a better guest impression.

Choosing What’s Right for You

Here’s a quick guide:

• If you want “luxury guest experience” or are outfitting a boutique hotel or upscale business, go for virgin-pulp 2-ply tissues like PureHaven (200 sheets).

• For restaurants, cafés, or offices where cost is important but comfort still matters: blended 2-ply options give best value.

• For public washrooms, high-traffic venues or budget-sensitive operations: recycled 2-ply 100-sheet rolls are sensible.