They’re both made of paper pulp and meant to be used once, then tossed away. That’s where the similarities end. Facial tissue is smoother, and often has lotions and scents added. Toilet paper does have one important feature that facial tissue does not — it dissolves in one to four minutes in water.

1. the full-width roll of trimmed paper as it comes from the paper machine.
2.a large roll of paper that is over 10 (or sometimes 12) inches in diameter and is to be used in converting operations.

Flushing a toilet can release bacteria into the air, which can then contaminate the toilet paper. This makes it less than ideal for use as a tissue, as it can lead to infection. Opt for facial tissues that are specifically designed for hygiene and won’t leave you with a nasty infection. Your face will thank you for it!

Paper towels are usually bigger, thicker, and stronger than tissues. They typically measure about 11 by 11 inches and have a basis weight of about 40 grams per square meter. They also have a rougher texture and a more porous surface than tissues. Tissues are usually smaller, thinner, and softer than paper towels.

Toilet paper has minimum wet strength so it breaks up on wetting through sewage processing, while paper towels are designed to hold together longer and withstand physical abuse of a certain amount of scrubbing.

Paper towels are made from either virgin or recycled paper pulp, which is extracted from wood or fiber crops.