Reel reviews and discussion

4.7

93% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Sustainable bamboo construction
  • Soft yet durable texture
  • Impressively lint-free finish
  • Attractive, recyclable packaging
  • Less plush than competitors
  • Occasionally thin sheets
  • Smaller, shorter rolls
  • Slightly rougher feel

Reel earns strong reviews as a sustainable, bamboo-based toilet paper that works: it’s consistently described as soft enough, strong, absorbent, and lint-free, with many users switching permanently. Reviews also flag weaknesses—several find it less plush than top national brands, occasionally thin or a bit rough, with smaller rolls—and note some prefer a softer, thicker feel.

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1,307 reviews and posts

  • It's been really nice to have a more eco friendly option for TP.

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    Overall, it is more expensive than products we could get at the store.

  • TP and paper towels do the job and are made from renewable resources. They are not scratchy and they do not pill when used. No plastic in shipping. Subscription is very convenient. Great customer service.

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    To be fair the TP is not as soft as the softest TP available and the paper towels are not as thick as the thickest paper towels available. However, both are more than good enough to make up for the difference given the use of bamboo vs paper.

  • Really love this stuff and it does not leave pieces behind! Big Plus!

  • It is as strong and soft as any toilet paper I have tried. It is sent right to my door. And mostly I love it because it is environmentally friendly

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    No complaints

  • Good for people. Good for the planet. Great product, on time delivery

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    N/a

  • I have been so pleased with this company. Not only is the toilet paper excellent quality, the customer service has been amazing. The subscription service is easy to set up and manage and everything has been very user friendly!

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    Nothing comes to mind, everything has been going well.

  • Love Reel!

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    The only thing I can think of is availability in store…

  • GREAT toilet paper and so happy to cut another paper product out of my life. And I love the customer experience. With the subscription, it's super easy to change your order via text. Love Reel so much, and I recommend it to everyone.

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    bamboo shipping boxes?

  • I like that the products are environmentally friendly - even the packaging. Products arrive on time. The toilet paper and paper towels do a good job.

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    When I first started using the paper towels they came in tightly wound rolls and lasted a long time. It was such a great deal. The last few times I have received my order the paper towels are visibly loosely wrapped. I realize that inflation has been having an impact on many things but my understanding was that as a sustainable product, it should be less of an issue. I would have appreciated at least an email or something explaining why the sudden change. I still use Reel because it is environmentally friendly, but I do not feel like I am getting as good a deal as I did early on. In case you are wondering, yes, I am looking at alternatives.

  • Love the TP and new paper towels! I’ve already referred 4 of my family members to the brand. Auto delivery and helping the environment with every bit we can!

  • I love it.

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    I think all the bugs have been ironed out.

  • I wanted to reduce paper consumption and tried multiple bamboo TPs. This is the only one that didn't feel like cheap commercial TP. This feels like a normal brand of TP, but is from the more renewable bamboo! Shipping was incredibly fast. Ordered on a Friday morning and had my shipment the next afternoon

  • We were on a quest to eliminate/minimize plastics one room at the time. Started using Reel 1 yr before the pandemic and haven't looked back. The auto delivery is great. Able to stop and start as needed without issue when out of town for extended periods of time. Family uses it regularly. Like the company has worked to improve texture, etc. and reduce pricing.

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    Could be softer, and cheaper but no real complaints.

  • I have been using Reel for awhile now. It works very well - sturdy, but soft.

  • I have skin sensitivities and don't like fragrances in my toilet paper...but, I also don't want rough and uncomfortable paper. This product hits EVERY metric I care about, including being environmentally conscious, well-made, convenient, and good for my skin. I highly recommend this to friends and family. I really appreciate such a great company being an option for me, and love having it come by mail. I don't even have to think about it, but can also revise shipping if I need more flexibility.

  • From the product perspective, love the paper towels and the toilet paper. I subscribe to both so the orders come in regularly when I need them without having to think about it. I also like the user experience, I get regular reminders before I'm charged for a shipment and can easily adjust the delivery dates if needed. Obviously I like the plastic free shipments, no wasteful plastic film covering everything and then sitting in a landfill. I can compost or recycle all the packaging.

  • This is an excellent product. Durable, comfortable, and sustainable.

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    It isn't as cost effective or affordable as would be ideal, but it is a fair value for its price.

  • Okay toilet paper, could be softer. Simple, easy shipping, reasonably priced, and I genuinely think they care about the environment.

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    Toilet paper could be softer

  • I've been wanting to buy sustainable tissue and paper towels for a long time and gave Reel a try. The box lasted forever! Tissue was durable and paper towels were comparable to other major brands.

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    The tissue could be a bit softer - it's a little stiff.

  • Both toilet paper and paper towels from Reel have excellent texture and absorptive qualities -- as one houseguest commented: "top shelf!"

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    Great delivery service, and web-based scheduling.