Scott makes shop towels with HydroKnit technology and commercial-grade toilet paper in bulk quantities — products that actually matter on Montana job sites. Forget the consumer paper towels with fancy perforations. This is about what works when you’re changing oil at 20 below or stocking portable facilities on a remote build.
Shop Towels That Handle Real Work
The Pro Shop Towels deliver 3x stronger wet performance than Original Scott Shop Towels, which matters when you’re wiping down equipment covered in hydraulic fluid or degreasing parts. HydroKnit technology makes them resistant to solvents and caustic cleaners — the chemicals that turn regular paper towels into soggy confetti.
| Specification | Pro Shop Towels | Original Shop Towels |
|---|---|---|
| Sheet Size | 10.4” x 11” | 9.4” x 11” (based on Pro being larger) |
| Sheets per Roll | 60 | 55 |
| Material | HydroKnit technology | Standard construction |
| Wet Strength | 3x stronger than Original | Baseline |
| Chemical Resistance | Solvent and caustic resistant | Limited |
Both versions come in blue for easy identification, and Pro towels maintain structural integrity for heavy scrubbing. At 12 rolls per case with 720 total towels, you’re looking at enough shop towels to handle a crew for weeks.
The bigger sheet size on the Pro version isn’t just marketing fluff. That extra inch of width means fewer towels used per cleanup. When you’re buying by the case, those savings add up.
Commercial Toilet Paper Built for Job Sites
Scott’s commercial 2-ply comes in 80-roll cases with sheets measuring 4.1” x 4.0”. Individual wrapping keeps each roll clean — critical when they’re stored in dusty job trailers or construction site containers.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Ply Count | 2-Ply |
| Rolls per Case | 80 |
| Sheets per Roll | 550, 473, or 605 (varies) |
| Sheet Size | 4.1” x 4.0” |
| Material Options | Standard fiber or 100% Recycled Fiber |
| Certifications | EPA certified (recycled option) |
The septic-safe design matters for portable facilities and rural job sites on septic systems. Some Scott products break down up to 10x faster than leading brands, though that claim appears to be for their consumer ComfortPlus line rather than the commercial products.
Don’t confuse this with Scott’s consumer products. Their ComfortPlus line runs 1-ply with 231 sheets per roll in 12-packs — fine for home bathrooms but not built for high-traffic job site use.
The Bottom Line
Scott delivers two things contractors actually need: shop towels that survive real chemicals and bulk toilet paper that works in portable facilities. Skip their consumer products unless you’re stocking an office break room. The Pro Shop Towels justify their premium over basic shop towels through legitimate chemical resistance and wet strength. The commercial toilet paper provides reliable bulk solutions without unnecessary features.
No fancy marketing stories about heritage or innovation here — just paper products that do their job on Montana construction sites.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What makes Scott Pro Shop Towels different from regular shop towels?
Scott Pro Shop Towels use HydroKnit technology that makes them 3x stronger when wet than Original Scott Shop Towels, and they’re resistant to solvents and caustic cleaners. The 10.4” x 11” sheets maintain structural integrity for heavy scrubbing, while regular paper towels dissolve when exposed to automotive chemicals.
Q: How many Scott shop towels come in a case?
Scott Pro Shop Towels come 60 sheets per roll with 12 rolls per case, giving you 720 total towels per case. The blue towels measure 10.4” x 11” each, about an inch wider than standard shop towels.
Q: What size sheets does Scott commercial toilet paper use?
Scott commercial 2-ply toilet paper features 4.1” x 4.0” sheets, with 80 individually wrapped rolls per case. Sheet counts vary between 550, 473, or 605 sheets per roll depending on the specific product ordered.
Q: Is Scott commercial toilet paper safe for portable toilets and septic systems?
Yes, Scott commercial toilet paper is septic-safe and designed for high-traffic facilities including portable toilets on job sites. Some Scott products claim to break down up to 10x faster than leading brands, though this appears to apply specifically to their consumer ComfortPlus line.
Q: What’s the difference between Scott’s commercial and consumer toilet paper?
Scott commercial toilet paper comes in 80-roll cases with 2-ply construction for high-traffic use, while their consumer ComfortPlus line is 1-ply with 231 sheets per roll in 12-packs. The commercial products are individually wrapped for job site storage, while consumer products are packaged for home bathroom use.
Q: Can Scott Pro Shop Towels handle automotive fluids and degreasers?
Scott Pro Shop Towels are specifically designed for automotive and industrial use, with HydroKnit technology providing resistance to solvents, caustic cleaners, oils, and grease. The towels maintain their strength for applications like changing oil, refilling fluids, and cleaning greasy automotive parts.
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