Skid Slayer vs Cloud Paper: Unbleached vs Bleached White

Key Takeaways

Two 3-ply bamboo brands with the same core spec but different priorities: Skid Slayer keeps it unbleached and home-simple, Cloud Paper goes bleached white, cheaper and office-friendly.

• Both are 100% bamboo, 3-ply, 300 sheets per roll, FSC-certified and plastic-free, so the core spec matches.

• Skid Slayer is unbleached and its natural tan colour, Cloud Paper is bleached white using an ECF, chlorine-free process.

• On price at the same spec, Cloud Paper is cheaper per sheet, and Skid Slayer's subscription narrows but does not erase the gap.

• Cloud Paper also offers a 2-ply basic option and is well known for supplying offices and businesses as well as homes.

• The real decision is unbleached versus a lower-priced white sheet, so it comes down to what you value more.

Skid Slayer and Cloud Paper land in almost the same place on paper: both are 100% bamboo, both 3-ply, both 300 sheets a roll, both FSC-certified and plastic-free. Where they part ways is what happens to the colour and the price. Skid Slayer stays unbleached and tan. Cloud Paper is bleached to a clean white, sells for less, offers a cheaper 2-ply option, and is a familiar name in offices. This guide is an honest look at that split, including the part where Cloud Paper wins.

Everything below uses each brand's published specifications and prices at the time of writing, so check current pricing before you buy, because both run subscriptions and promotions. The goal is to help you choose on the things that actually differ, since the core spec is close to identical.

Skid Slayer vs Cloud Paper: which should you choose?

Choose Skid Slayer if you want an unbleached sheet with no whitening step. Choose Cloud Paper if you want a white sheet at a lower price, the option of 2-ply, or a brand set up to supply an office as easily as a home.

That is the honest summary, and it is worth being upfront that this is not a case where one brand wins on every line. The two share a 3-ply, 300-sheet bamboo spec, so the decision really is narrow: unbleached versus bleached white, and a slightly higher price versus a lower one. The sections below lay out exactly where each brand leads.

What do Skid Slayer and Cloud Paper have in common?

Almost the entire spec sheet, which is why the differences are so specific. Both brands are built on the same 3-ply bamboo foundation and share the eco-credentials people shop this category for.

Both are 100% bamboo rather than wood pulp. Both are 3-ply. Both carry 300 sheets per roll. Both are FSC-certified, the responsible-sourcing standard that the Forest Stewardship Council administers. Both ship in plastic-free packaging, and both offer a subscription so you are not reordering by hand. If you lined up the two spec sheets, most rows would match. That is what makes this comparison unusual: the choice is not about the fundamentals, which are shared, but about two specific differences, colour and price.

How do the specifications compare?

The differences narrow to colour, price and the extra options Cloud Paper offers, including a cheaper 2-ply basic alongside the 3-ply, a choice the guide comparing 3-ply vs 2-ply unpacks. Here is the side by side, using published figures.

Two things stand out. Cloud Paper is bleached white where Skid Slayer is unbleached, and Cloud Paper is cheaper at the matching 3-ply spec. Those are the two real levers, so the next sections take them one at a time, starting with the one that most defines each brand.

Unbleached versus bleached white: the core difference

This is the difference that actually separates the two brands. Skid Slayer is unbleached, so it keeps the natural tan colour of bamboo pulp. Cloud Paper is bleached to a white sheet using an ECF, or elementally chlorine free, process.

To be fair to Cloud Paper, ECF avoids elemental chlorine and is a modern, comparatively mild method, and the brand describes its process as chlorine-free. The honest point is that it is still a whitening step, and Skid Slayer does not use one at all. As the reference on the bleaching of wood pulp explains, white tissue is white because bleaching removed the natural brown lignin, so a white bamboo roll and an unbleached tan one are the same fibre taken to different places. If your reason for buying bamboo includes wanting the fewest processing steps, unbleached is the cleaner answer, and the label terms behind all of this are set out in the guide to bleach-free toilet paper. If a bright white sheet is what you actually prefer to look at, Cloud Paper delivers that, at the cost of the extra step.

Which is cheaper per sheet?

Cloud Paper, and it is only fair to say so plainly. Because both are 3-ply with 300 sheets a roll, cost per 100 sheets is a clean comparison, and Cloud Paper comes in lower.

At published prices, Cloud Paper's 24-roll 3-ply box works out to roughly 49 cents per 100 sheets, while Skid Slayer's 24-roll pack is about 68 cents one-time and about 58 cents on subscription. So Cloud Paper is the cheaper option at the identical 3-ply spec, and a subscription narrows the gap for Skid Slayer without closing it. Its cheaper 2-ply basic option lowers the entry price further still, though that is a thinner sheet. Price, in short, is Cloud Paper's column. What Skid Slayer offers in return is not a lower number but a different sheet: unbleached rather than whitened, which is the trade this whole comparison comes down to. You can check Skid Slayer's current live pricing on the unbleached bamboo tissue page.

Home brand versus office-and-home brand

Cloud Paper and Skid Slayer are aimed at slightly different buyers, and this is worth knowing if you are shopping for anything larger than a household. Cloud Paper is well known for supplying offices and businesses alongside homes, with subscription plans sized to how many people are getting through the rolls.

Skid Slayer is focused on the home buyer who specifically wants unbleached bamboo, without the business-supply layer. Neither focus is better in the abstract, they just suit different needs. If you are outfitting an office kitchen or a workplace bathroom and want one recognisable supplier, Cloud Paper's business side is a genuine convenience. If you are buying for your own bathroom and unbleached is the point, Skid Slayer is built squarely for that, and you can see its household pack options and compare pack sizes on the collection page.

How do they compare on feel?

Both are 3-ply, so both have real substance, and the practical feel is close. Cloud Paper is a bleached white sheet often described as soft and cushiony, while Skid Slayer is an unbleached sheet that reads as substantial, with its feel coming from the fibre and the three plies rather than from a whiter, softened finish.

Which you prefer is partly about the look and partly about the hand, and it is genuinely personal. Unbleached bamboo tends to feel a touch more textured than a bleached-and-brightened white sheet, and what actually drives softness, ply and construction rather than colour, is covered in the guide on tissue that is soft for sensitive skin. The way plies and creping build the feel of a sheet, described in the reference on tissue paper, is the same for both brands, since both run three plies.

Because the construction is so similar, do not expect a night-and-day difference in use. The clearest thing you will notice is the colour, tan against white, and after that the feel differences are subtle. If maximum softness is the single thing you are chasing, a bleached-and-brightened sheet can read as marginally smoother on first touch, but that is a small effect next to the ply count both brands share. Both being 3-ply, neither is a thin sheet, so this is a matter of preference rather than a clear win.

Are both septic safe?

Both are bamboo tissue designed to be flushed and to break down rather than hold together underwater, so both are suitable for normal plumbing. Skid Slayer states septic safety explicitly, and Cloud Paper is a standard flushable bamboo tissue.

As with any toilet paper, the tank rules matter more than the brand. Public advice such as the EPA's guidance on septic system care applies to either: flush only paper and human waste, keep wipes out of the bowl, use a sensible amount per flush, and pump the tank on schedule. On septic performance the two are close enough that it should not be the deciding factor between them.

Which should you choose?

Decide on the one real trade, because the specs are otherwise matched. Skid Slayer is the pick if unbleached matters to you: a 3-ply, 300-sheet bamboo sheet with no whitening step, made for the home buyer who wants the fewest processing stages. Cloud Paper is the pick if you would rather have a white sheet at a lower price, want a 2-ply option, or need a brand that can supply an office as easily as a house.

Both are legitimate 3-ply bamboo choices, and this is an honest fork rather than a knockout. Cloud Paper leads on price and on business supply. Skid Slayer leads on being unbleached and home-focused. If your reason for switching to bamboo was to strip the process back, that is the box Skid Slayer is built to tick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Skid Slayer or Cloud Paper better?

Neither is simply better, because they match on most specs and differ on two things. Both are 100% bamboo, 3-ply and 300 sheets a roll. Skid Slayer is unbleached and home-focused, while Cloud Paper is bleached white, cheaper at the same spec, offers a 2-ply option and supplies businesses as well as homes. The better choice depends on whether unbleached matters more to you than a lower price.

Is Cloud Paper unbleached like Skid Slayer?

No. Cloud Paper is bleached to a white sheet using an ECF, or elementally chlorine free, process. It avoids elemental chlorine and describes its process as chlorine-free, but it is still a whitening step. Skid Slayer is unbleached and keeps the natural tan colour of bamboo pulp, skipping whitening entirely. If an unbleached sheet with the fewest processing steps is your priority, Skid Slayer is the closer match.

Is Skid Slayer or Cloud Paper cheaper?

Cloud Paper is cheaper at the matching spec. Both are 3-ply with 300 sheets a roll, and on published prices Cloud Paper's 24-roll box works out to roughly 49 cents per 100 sheets against Skid Slayer's 68 cents one-time, or about 58 cents on subscription. Cloud Paper also has a cheaper 2-ply option. Skid Slayer's answer to the price gap is not a lower number but an unbleached sheet.

Which is better for an office or business?

Cloud Paper, in most cases. It is well known for supplying offices and businesses alongside homes, with subscription plans sized to the number of people using the rolls, which makes restocking a workplace simple. Skid Slayer is focused on the home buyer who wants unbleached bamboo. For a household, either works, but for outfitting an office, Cloud Paper's business-supply side is the more natural fit.

Are Skid Slayer and Cloud Paper both septic safe?

Both are bamboo tissue built to flush and break down in normal plumbing rather than hold together underwater, so both suit standard and septic systems. Skid Slayer states septic safety explicitly, and Cloud Paper is a standard flushable bamboo tissue. The usual rules matter more than the brand: flush only paper and waste, keep wipes out, use a reasonable amount per flush, and maintain the tank on schedule.

Resources

• Forest Stewardship Council: what FSC certification verifies about responsible bamboo and wood sourcing, which both brands hold.

• Bleaching of wood pulp: why white tissue is bleached and unbleached tissue keeps its natural colour, including ECF processing.

• Tissue paper: how plies and creping build a sheet and shape how soft it feels.

• US Environmental Protection Agency: official septic-care guidance that applies to any brand of toilet paper.

The Skid Slayer Team

We make unbleached 3-ply bamboo toilet paper and test it obsessively — jar tests, tear tests and septic-owner feedback included. Mission: cleaner wipes, zero plastic, no skid left behind. More about us.