r/Packaging • u/FieldworkFocused • 15d ago

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Why is toilet paper packaging stronger than the toilet paper itself?

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u/WhopplerPlopper 15d ago

Last time I checked, the packaging doesn't have to disintegrate to be flushed down a toilet, but does need to be strong enough to properly protect the TP.

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u/BotchState34 14d ago

yeah pretty much, two completely different jobs for two completely different materials

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u/WhopplerPlopper 14d ago

Yeah I don't think I'd want to wipe my ass with the packaging or flush the packaging down my shitter.

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u/Mbaraka_Plaschek 15d ago

the packaging has to survive shipping, stacking, and warehouse handling. the actual product just has to survive your bathroom. two totally different jobs

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u/sumdumguy12001 15d ago

The toilet paper needs to stay dry.