Shrinkflation - Toilet roll length getting shorter

tealady

That type of hard paper was known as Bronco roll were I lived.

[Deleted User]

Hi,

even concerned about the cost of living then,

annieb64

At university in the early 1970s the  toilet roll in the student union had the addresses of the local family planning clinics printed on every sheet!

weenancyinAmerica

The first time I went to to the Imperial War Museum, the toilet paper all had Property of Her Majesty the Queen stamped on each piece. 

prowla

I've got a Mad Magazine loo roll.

Debran

Alongside the old Izal loo roll came another type which was slightly softer and was made of crepe paper.

Does anyone remember that the old paper rolls were wider than what is available today.  They then gradually shrank.  I think the manufacturers have carved as much as they dare from the width and are now shortening the length.  "Double length" rolls have now become available.  How long before these become the norm then, once again, manufacturers will gradually shorten them?

[Deleted User]

Hi,

its the same as choc bars, same wrapper, look the same, same price, but read the weight, be down a few grams

Was in my local Morrisons today, Christmas selection tubs in already, never checked weight but probably down on last year.

Bigjenny

Selection tubs are between 600g and 650g

maman

Frequently used the 'hard stuff' to trace maps for my Geography homework back in the day. 🤣