Scott 01804 Multifold Paper Towels — White, 9.2 x 9.4 in, 4,000/Case, Absorbency Pockets

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What the Scott 01804 Multifold Paper Towels Are

They are white, 1-ply, 100% recycled multifold hand towels — folded and interfolded so each towel presents the next as it is drawn from a cabinet. The case holds 250 sheets per pack, 16 packs, 4,000 sheets, at 9.2 by 9.4 inches per sheet, and the packs are compressed to save storage space. They carry Kimberly-Clark's Absorbency Pockets texture for fast drying and hold EPA post-consumer, ECOLOGO and FSC credentials. They fit most universal multifold dispensers, from wall cabinets to units like the Tork Xpress.

The format is the thing to get right. These are folded towels — they do not fit hard-roll dispensers such as the Scott Purple Core or Universal-core roll units, or the Tork H1 rolls, which take a continuous roll instead. And multifold is the modern upgrade from C-fold, which tends to over-dispense. Our commercial paper towel guide helps you compare value.

Multifold, Not Roll — and Why It Beats C-Fold

Paper hand towels come in two broad families, and the first job is to buy the right one. These are multifold — a folded, interfolded stack that loads into a cabinet and presents one towel at a time. That is a different format from the hard rolls covered by dispensers like the Purple Core or Tork H1 units: a folded towel will not load into a roll dispenser, and a roll will not fit a multifold cabinet. So before anything else, confirm your washrooms run multifold cabinets; if they run roll dispensers, you need a roll refill instead.

Within folded towels, multifold is the modern choice over C-fold. Because multifold towels interfold, the cabinet dispenses one at a time and users take fewer; C-fold sits in a loose stack that encourages grabbing several and tends to clump, wasting towels. Switching from C-fold to a multifold like the 01804 is a common, low-effort way to cut towel use and cost — provided your cabinet accepts multifold, since some are format-specific. Add the 100% recycled fiber, the Absorbency Pockets that dry hands with fewer sheets, and the compressed 4,000-count case, and it is a sensible, economical folded towel for general and high-traffic washrooms. Our multifold vs C-fold guide and compatibility guide work the choice through.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What dispensers do these fit?

Universal multifold dispensers and cabinets — the folded-towel dispensers that hold an interfolded stack, including many wall cabinets and units like the Tork Xpress multifold dispenser. They fit most universal multifold dispensers, which is the point of a universal folded towel. They do not, though, fit every cabinet or any roll dispenser, so confirm yours is a multifold (folded) dispenser before ordering — the format has to match.

What is multifold, and how is it different from a hard roll?

Multifold towels are folded and interfolded in a stack — each towel is folded so that pulling one presents the next, dispensed from a cabinet. A hard roll is one continuous roll fed and cut by a roll dispenser. They are completely different formats on completely different dispensers: a multifold towel will not load into a roll dispenser, and a roll will not fit a multifold cabinet. Choose the format that matches the dispensers you run.

Multifold or C-fold — which is better?

Multifold is usually the better modern choice. Because multifold towels interfold, the dispenser presents one at a time and users tend to take fewer, which controls waste. C-fold is an older folded format that sits in a stack and is prone to over-dispensing and clumping — users grab several at once. Many facilities switch from C-fold to multifold for exactly that waste saving, and the 01804 is a common C-fold replacement.

What are Absorbency Pockets?

They are Kimberly-Clark's textured pocket pattern pressed into the towel to soak up water quickly, so hands dry with less towel. On a 1-ply value towel that texture does real work — faster absorbency means users take fewer sheets, controlling both cost and waste. It is a functional feature shared across the Scott Essential line, and it is why a single-ply folded towel dries hands more efficiently than a plain flat sheet.

How many towels are in a pack and a case?

There are 250 sheets per pack and 16 packs per case — 4,000 sheets per case. That is a large facility case, and Scott compresses the packs so the case takes less storage and shelf space than an uncompressed one. For a busy washroom or a multi-restroom building, the 4,000-count case keeps refills infrequent and the cost per towel low.

Is it 1-ply, and is it recycled?

It is 1-ply, the value format for high-traffic hand-drying, and it is made from 100% recycled fiber, meeting EPA minimums for post-consumer content and carrying ECOLOGO and FSC credentials. That gives it a genuine, third-party environmental profile for green-cleaning programmes. The single ply plus the Absorbency Pockets texture keeps the cost per towel low while still drying hands well; premium towels feel plusher but cost more, and suit customer-facing washrooms.

What size are the sheets?

Each towel is 9.2 by 9.4 inches — a standard multifold size that fits universal multifold dispensers and gives a good hand-covering sheet. When comparing folded towels, check the unfolded sheet size and the count together, since a smaller sheet or a lower pack count changes the real value behind a case price. At 9.2 by 9.4 inches and 4,000 per case, the 01804 is a high-count folded towel.

Will it fit a hard roll dispenser?

No. These are folded multifold towels, and a hard roll dispenser — like a Purple Core or Tork H1 roll unit — takes a continuous roll, not folded towels. The two formats do not interchange at all. If your dispensers are roll dispensers, you need a hard roll refill; if they are multifold cabinets, the 01804 is the folded towel that fits. Match the towel format to the dispenser format first.

Is it a good C-fold replacement?

Yes — it is a common one. Multifold's interfolded delivery presents one towel at a time and reduces the over-grabbing and clumping that C-fold stacks encourage, so switching from C-fold to a multifold like the 01804 usually cuts towel use and cost. Check that your dispenser accepts multifold rather than C-fold specifically, since some cabinets are format-specific, but many universal cabinets take multifold.

Are these genuine Kimberly-Clark towels?

Yes — the 01804 is a genuine Scott Essential multifold towel. Quality matters more than it seems with folded towels: a poorly folded or thin off-brand towel jams, tears or dispenses in clumps, wasting more than it saves. A genuine Scott towel folds and dispenses consistently and carries the Absorbency Pockets texture, so it performs reliably in a multifold cabinet across a busy building.

Why is the case compressed?

Scott compresses the packs so more towels fit in less case volume — a compact, compressed case takes less storage room and less shelf space, and it is easier to store and move in a stockroom. It does not change the towel; the sheets spring back as they dispense. For a facility holding weeks of stock, the space saving across many cases is a real practical benefit.

How should I store them?

Keep the packs in the closed case in a dry stockroom — paper towel takes up ambient moisture, which softens it and can make folded towels stick. Rotate stock so older cases are used first, and hold enough to cover your busiest dispensers between deliveries. Refill a cabinet before it runs empty so a washroom is never caught short, and keep opened packs protected from damp.