Brand overview
Tork — Essity is one of the most recognized manufacturers in the commercial restroom industry. Their products are specified by architects, engineers, and contractors across offices, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, hospitality venues, stadiums, and public spaces throughout North America and internationally.
The brand has built its reputation on consistent product quality, reliable distribution, and strong coordination across product families. Whether you are specifying a single accessory or outfitting an entire building, their product lines are designed to work together seamlessly — matching finishes, coordinated mounting systems, and a consistent aesthetic language across all product categories.
Their products are stocked by commercial plumbing distributors and restroom accessory specialty dealers nationwide, and are available online through Total Restroom and other commercial suppliers.
Product lines
The following product categories represent the core of Tork — Essity's commercial restroom offering. Each line is designed with finish family coordination in mind, making it easy to specify a complete, cohesive restroom package.
Soap & sanitizer dispensers
Manual and touchless options in surface-mount and recessed configurations. Available in standard and high-capacity models across multiple finish families.
Core linePaper towel dispensers
Roll, folded, and high-capacity dispensers. Recessed and surface-mount options available. Select models offer touchless sensor operation.
Core lineGrab bars & ADA accessories
Straight, L-shaped, and flip-up grab bars in all standard ADA lengths. Finish-coordinated with the full accessory line.
Core lineToilet paper & seat accessories
Single and double toilet paper dispensers, seat cover dispensers, and waste receptacles in matching finish families.
Core lineFinish families available
Satin stainless steel (Type 304) is the specification standard for most commercial applications — durable, corrosion-resistant, and easy to clean. Bright polished stainless is available for upscale applications. Matte black powder coat has been added to select product lines in response to growing demand in hospitality and designer restrooms. Peened stainless provides enhanced grip in wet environments.
Who specifies and uses Tork — Essity products
Why Tork — Essity matters in commercial restroom specification
The commercial restroom accessories market is surprisingly fragmented — dozens of manufacturers compete in every product category. Tork — Essity has risen to become a specification standard through a combination of product quality, finish family breadth, and reliable supply chain performance.
For architects and specifiers, the primary value is finish family coordination. When every accessory in a restroom — soap dispenser, paper towel dispenser, toilet paper holder, grab bars, coat hooks, and waste receptacle — comes from the same manufacturer in the same finish family, the result is a visually cohesive restroom that photographs well, impresses building occupants, and reflects well on the design team.
For contractors, the value is predictability. Standard lead times, consistent availability through distribution, and a well-documented product line reduce specification substitutions and field coordination problems.
For facility managers, the value is longevity. Established manufacturers maintain parts availability for their product lines for 10–20 years, meaning a soap dispenser pump mechanism can be replaced without replacing the entire unit.
When specifying Tork — Essity products, always include the full model number, finish designation, and mounting type in your accessory schedule. Also list at least one acceptable alternate brand (typically ASI or Bradley) in case the specific model is on backorder at time of procurement.
Specifying Tork — Essity products
Products are specified under MasterFormat Section 10 28 00 — Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories for accessories, and under Section 10 21 13 for toilet partitions where applicable.
Include the following in your specification and accessory schedule:
- Manufacturer name and product series name
- Full model number including any suffix codes for mounting type or finish
- Finish designation (e.g., "Satin Stainless" or "Matte Black")
- Mounting type (surface-mount or recessed)
- Any accessories required (e.g., anchor bolts, mounting plates, rough-in frames)
Available through commercial plumbing distributors, restroom accessory specialty dealers, and online at Total Restroom.