The Chinese made toilet paper from hemp fibers, which were soaked in water and then beaten to form a pulp. The pulp was then pressed into sheets and dried. This type of toilet paper was used by the Chinese imperial court and by wealthy families.
In the 14th century, toilet paper began to be produced in Europe. However, it was still a luxury item and was only used by the upper classes. In the 19th century, toilet paper began to be mass-produced and became more widely available to the general public.
The first commercially produced toilet paper in the United States was invented by Joseph C. Gayetty in 1857. Gayetty's toilet paper was made from recycled paper and was sold in sheets. In 1879, Scott Paper Company introduced the first toilet paper roll.
Toilet paper has since become an essential household product and is used by people all over the world.