Evolution of Toilet Paper

By rmani
  • First Official Toilet Paper
    1391

    First Official Toilet Paper

    • Giant sheets
    • Made in Korea and China
    • For the rich and royal families
  • Gayetty's Medicated Paper

    Gayetty's Medicated Paper

    • Made by Joseph C. Gayetty
    • First commercially packaged toilet paper
    • Medicated with aloe vera
    • Loose sheets of paper
  • Perforated Toilet Paper Rolls

    Perforated Toilet Paper Rolls

    • Created and patented by Seth Wheeler
    • First sold by Albany Perforated Wrapping Paper Company
  • Splinter-Free Toilet Paper

    Splinter-Free Toilet Paper

    • Invented by Northern Tissue Company
    • Softer, no splinters
  • Two-Ply Toilet Paper

    Two-Ply Toilet Paper

    • Invented by St. Andrew's Paper Mill
    • Two layers of tissue
  • Colored Toilet Paper

    Colored Toilet Paper

    • Produced by Northern Tissue Company
  • Perfumed Toilet Paper

    Perfumed Toilet Paper

    • Made by Charmin
    • One-ply
    • Scented