Strength, lint, and how fast it breaks down in water. Consumer Reports tests all three; the softest rolls tend to shed lint and break down slowly.
Price per roll, not per pack. 'Mega' and 'double' roll names vary by brand, so compare sheet counts.
Toilet paper
Who Gives A Crap 100% Bamboo
Consumer Reports' top toilet paper: nearly lint-free, easy to tear, and quick to break down. 3-ply bamboo, no plastic packaging.
$224 double-length rolls
Buy on AmazonWorth knowing
- Not especially soft.
What we ruled out
Ultra-plush rolls on a septic tank or old plumbing. Consumer Reports found the strongest plush roll was also linty and slow to break down.
Also good
Amazon Aware bamboo toilet paper. The cheapest bamboo roll in Consumer Reports' test.
Sources
- The best toilet paper brand, according to Consumer Reports, Hunker (2026)
- The best toilet paper, according to Consumer Reports, Quartz (2026)