Toilet Paper

Posted by Shelly

Toilet paper has regional characteristics – In Hong Kong the toilet paper is all 3-ply and each roll is individually wrapped in plastic. In this land of tiny apartments it is surprising to see that the standard pack size is ten rolls.

Before coming to Hong Kong, I had never considered the sanitation level of my toilet paper. I guess it was something I always took for granted.


Many brands of toilet paper advertise “100% virgin pulp” and “450°C Steam Treatment". Vir Joy also goes as far as print on the packaging what are their acceptable levels of yeast, mold, coliform, staph and pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Vir Joy also advertises that it is “Possibly the ‘Best Deal’ in Town”. With such great advertising, you can see why it is has become our toilet paper of choice.