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Designing Better Commercial Washrooms with Jet Towel

A small detail with a visible impact

Hand dryers can be treated as a small fixture decision in a new build or refurbishment, but they are highly visible and used throughout the day. Their shape, colour, sound and position all contribute to how a washroom looks and feels. For building managers, the choice also affects cleaning, consumables and the amount of waste staff need to manage.

Mitsubishi Electric Jet Towel hand dryers are available in two models. Jet Towel Slim features a hands-in design that collects water within the unit, while Jet Towel Smart is a compact hands-under model suited to smaller spaces and above-counter installations. Both offer touch-free operation and dry hands in as little as nine seconds.

Colours and forms for different interiors

The Jet Towel Slim range offers white, silver, or dark grey finishes, allowing you to blend with surrounding finishes or provide a considered contrast. Its clean vertical form and generous drying chamber help integrate the unit into the overall wall composition.

The hands-under Jet Towel Smart is available in white and silver. Its compact body has a lighter visual presence, while mirrors, dispensers, and cabinetry compete for wall space. A 12-degree sloped top discourages people from leaving rubbish or personal items on the unit, helping maintain a tidier restroom.

A better user experience

Fast activation and drying help reduce waiting in busy commercial facilities. Slim includes alternative sensors that detect smaller hands entering from the sides, while Smart responds in less than 0.1 seconds and features a wide 15cm nozzle for drying both hands.

Noise is another consideration in offices, hospitality environments, schools and washrooms near occupied rooms. Slim operates from 56dBA and Smart from 58dBA. Their rapid drying also limits how long the sound continues.

A hygienic choice with less washroom mess

Touch-free activation removes the need to press a button after washing. Antibacterial resin containing silver ions helps inhibit bacterial growth on high-contact surfaces, with the material independently certified to NSF/ANSI 169.

Slim directs water into a removable 0.8L drain tank, helping keep floors dry and reducing water around the dryer. Its washable filter, tank and drain duct are accessible without tools. Smart also provides straightforward access to filters for routine cleaning.

Practical benefits for facility managers

Replacing paper towels removes the need to buy, store and continually refill dispensers. It also reduces the volume of used towels in washroom bins and the mess created when bins overflow. These everyday benefits can reduce the time staff spend monitoring consumables and help the washroom maintain a cleaner appearance between service visits.

Choosing the right Jet Towel

Slim suits projects requiring a quiet hands-in dryer, contained water collection and a choice of three finishes. Smart is ideal where a compact hands-under design and minimal use of wall space are priorities.

Suitable for both new projects and retrofit applications, the Mitsubishi Electric Jet Towel Range offers a choice of finishes and compact forms allows it to be coordinated with existing wall treatments, mirrors and cabinetry, creating a washroom that looks considered, works well for users and is easier for the client to maintain.

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