Yes, generally, toilet paper is becoming less wide.
Here's a breakdown:
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Shrinking Sheet Sizes: Manufacturers are reducing the dimensions of individual toilet paper sheets.
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Examples:
- Scott's toilet paper sheets decreased from 4.5 x 3.7 inches to 4.1 x 3.7 inches.
- Charmin's toilet paper sheets went from 4.5 x 4.5 inches to 3.92 x 4 inches.
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Why is this happening? This practice, often called "shrinkflation," allows companies to maintain prices while providing less product. Consumers are more sensitive to price changes than slight reductions in net weight or sheet size.
Therefore, the available evidence suggests that the width of toilet paper sheets is decreasing.
