5 Non Toxic Scrunchies and Hair Ties
Toxins in Conventional Hair Ties
Things like hair ties and scrunchies are often overlooked at having toxins or plastics in them that can take years and years for it biodegrade. Most conventional hair ties are made from a mix of natural and synthetic materials like rubber and plastic and are hardly recyclable.
Toxins can find a place in areas we don’t even think about, like hair ties or scrunchies. Sometimes these toxins are unavoidable, but we can try our best at improving the areas in our life that we can control our exposure to which is why we recommend purchasing sustainable and non-toxic ones is a smart move!
Materials to Look for...
When shopping for plastic-free and non-toxic hair ties, look for:
- Organic cotton
- Natural and responsibly-sourced rubber – Dunlop or Talalay Latex
- TENCEL
- Peace silk
- Natural linen
- Non-toxic dyes (AZO-free, botanical, plant-based)
Take a look at 5 organic and non toxic hair tie and scrunchie brands:
- KOOSHOO
- Tamga Designs
- Sustain By Kat
- Heather & Bumble (Etsy)
- Olsen + Olsen (Etsy)
Kooshoo
Kooshoo makes eco-friendly hair accessories that are designed for quality, style and performance.
They are plastic-free, zero waste, ethically made, stylish and they work. High on quality and comfort, while also being ethically made using renewable, plant-based materials.
Tamga Design
TAMGA Designs is a sustainable lifestyle movement, born out of the need for a positive example in fashion.
They believe in a bright future for style, people and the planet, so they create clothing that respects all three.
Their scrunchies are made from the cut-offs of their clothing. The material is ethically made in Bali out of Lenzing ECOVERO.
Sustain by Kat
Sustain makes healthy clothing from organic, natural fibers that are good for your body and good for the world. Unlike traditional manufacturing processes, they avoid using synthetic dyes and toxic chemicals that could absorb into your skin and cause health issues.
Their selection of plant-dyed clothing made with certified organic materials and ayurvedic processes promote well-being. Also, by using pesticide-free plants, they are actively reducing the harmful chemicals within the atmosphere. Together, we are helping to reverse the cause of global climate change.
Everything from the fibers in their clothing, thread, dyes, and even tags are 100% natural and eco-friendly. Sustain By Kat revived time-honored techniques that utilize plants as dyes. They aim to go beyond trying to shrink their environmental impact, their goal is to erase it entirely.
Simply Organic Bamboo
Simply Organic Bamboo is proud to provide luxuriously soft, premium bedding expertly crafted from organically grown bamboo viscose. From sheets, comforters and mattress pads, to quilts, throw blankets, and sleep masks – we have you covered so you can dream well and wake refreshed.
Gentle on even the most delicate hair, their premium bamboo scrunchies are super soft so you can wear them comfortably throughout the day and night. Crafted from 100% viscose from organically-grown bamboo.
Olsen and Olsen
OLSEN + OLSEN is a young family business located in the Quebec Laurentians. Composed of a mother and two daughters, the company was born in 2018. Being passionate about the ecological lifestyle, they were inspired by the current needs of the planet to create in-demand, sustainable and ecological products which reduce everyone’s carbon footprint.
Their scrunchies are ethically made from fabric scraps. They are the multipurpose replacement for traditional gift bows as they double as a hair tie! Perfect for stocking stuffers and stylish, zero-waste gift wrapping.
