Abstract: A dispenser for a center-fed roll of web material in the form of tissue paper or nonwoven material has a dispenser opening which preferably has an elongated shape wherein one side edge is provided with tearing elements and the opposite side edge is smooth and free from tearing elements, and wherein the length of the dispenser opening is between 40 and 90% of the roll diameter and the width of the dispenser opening is at least 10 times the thickness of the web material and at least 5 mm, but no more than 40 mm. Preferably the dispenser is portable, wherein at least a substantial part of the dispenser is made of a moisture and tear resistant flexible material adapted for multiple use and the dispenser further includes a reclosable opening through which the roll of web material may be inserted into the dispenser.

Abstract: A dispenser for a center-fed roll of web material in the form of tissue paper or nonwoven material has a dispenser opening which preferably has an elongated shape wherein one side edge is provided with tearing elements and the opposite side edge is smooth and free from tearing elements, and wherein the length of the dispenser opening is between 40 and 90% of the roll diameter and the width of the dispenser opening is at least 10 times the thickness of the web material and at least 5 mm, but no more than 40 mm. Preferably the dispenser is portable, wherein at least a substantial part of the dispenser is made of a moisture and tear resistant flexible material adapted for multiple use and the dispenser further includes a reclosable opening through which the roll of web material may be inserted into the dispenser.