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Non Vinyl Shower Curtains
Mold and mildew is a major
contributor to poor indoor air quality and the bathroom is a big problem
area. Moisture and high temperatures produced in the bathroom may contribute to
mold growth. Regular vinyl shower curtains release chemical gases
and odors from their materials and are manufactured with non-renewable
and chemical resources. Vinyl shower curtains are difficult to clean and
end up in a landfill where they don't decompose and could release
dangerous substances into the ground. Consider the cost of buying new
vinyl shower curtains every time they become grimy and moldy.
Premium Quality
- Our 100% Recycled Polyester Shower
Curtains are custom manufactured and represent
a quality in environmentally sensitive shower curtains unavailable until now.
The Recycled Polyester fabric was custom woven and treated/finished to
provide superior performance compared to natural fiber shower
curtains such as those made from Cotton or Hemp.
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Heavyweight Material - Our
shower
curtains are made with heavier material and tighter weave than other
fabric shower
curtains. Heavier weight means less billowing while
showering, longer durability and no chance of water penetration.
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Sizes - We offer
a larger range of sizes to meet various needs in shower stalls and
tubs. Other manufacturers offer short widths such as 36" stall sizes
and 68"-70" tub sizes. Our 100% Recycled Polyester Shower Curtain Sizes:
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Full Size
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Will fit 60" - 72" bathtubs and super wide shower stalls.
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Wide Stall Size
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Will fit 42" - 54" shower stalls.
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Stall Size
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Will fit 32" - 42" shower stalls.
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Fabric Treatments - The
shower curtain fabric will not shrink with repeated washing. It is
made to size right out of the package and requires no repeated
washings to shrink to the correct size for your tub or shower stall.
The curtains have been dyed with a low impact dye process to give
the shower curtains color options to meet any bathroom decor.
Non-hazardous, anti-microbial treatment has been applied to the
fabric to help prevent mold growth and unsightly mildew
discoloration, reducing your exposure to mold spores and potential
allergens. A water repellent finish has also been applied to the
shower curtain fabric to help keep water off the material for quick
drying and further prevention of mold and mildew growth. There is no
off-gassing of the shower curtain fabric or toxic odors like vinyl
curtain liners. All odors from the fabric treatments are removed
during the curing and finishing operations of the fabric.
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Sewing Quality - Our
shower curtains
are manufactured on professional intricate sewing equipment to
obtain fine detail and quality. We manufacture these curtains with a
high stitch per inch and leave no exposed cut fabric edges on the
hems. All hems are straight and uniform in dimension. Other
manufacturer's products are made on canvas sewing machinery designed
for heavy material manufacturing leaving unnecessary thick thread
lines, low stitches per inch and uneven hems with exposed cut edges.
Superior Performance
- We have sold Cotton and Hemp
shower curtains for many years and for a time, they were the
only environmentally sensitive and less toxic options to
Vinyl shower liners to keep water in tubs and shower stalls.
Untreated natural fiber shower curtains, like Cotton and
Hemp, have many drawbacks when they are used as a shower
liner and get wet repeatedly. We received numerous product
returns due to mold growth on the Cotton and Hemp material.
We have discussed these issues with our customers who
followed care instructions and used fabric treatments with
enzyme cultures designed to control mildew and nothing
worked. Even Hemp fabric, which should be naturally mold and
mildew resistant, had problems with mold growth and mildew
staining. After a year in development, EnviroCurtaintm has
produced a superior product that combines the performance
and looks you want in a shower liner with environmental
sensitivity. Here is why our 100% Recycled Polyester shower
curtains are superior to untreated Cotton, Hemp and other
natural plant fiber shower curtains:
Cotton, Hemp and other
Natural Fibers - all
plants contain fibrous bundles that may be used to produce
textiles such as seed fiber (Cotton, Kapok) and bast fiber (from
the plant stem - Hemp, Flax, Jute, Kenaf). The common
characteristic of these natural fibers is that they contain
cellulose and this is what creates problems for textiles used in
wet environments.
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Moisture Absorption -
moisture and a food source are two necessities for mold and
mildew to grow. Cotton, Hemp and other natural fibers absorb
and hold moisture.
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Mold and Mildew - the
cellulosic fibers provide a good food source and with
moisture, provide an environment for mold and mildew to
proliferate.
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Resiliency - resiliency
is the measure of how well a fiber recovers from deformation
(bending, twisting, etc.). Cotton, Hemp and other natural
fibers have low resiliency and will wrinkle badly and
require extra care if a wrinkle free appearance is desired.
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Shrinkage - natural plant
fiber fabric will shrink considerably when washed for the
first few times. This is why manufacturers make their
products oversized. The amount of shrinkage is not
consistent and depends on factors such as water temperature,
drying temperature, detergents used and water conditions. It
is difficult to guarantee the final size of a Cotton, Hemp
and other natural fiber shower curtains after
washing/drying.
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Durability - Cotton yarn
is made from staple fibers of Cotton that are usually
twisted together to create "spun yarn". The yarns are then
used to weave the Cotton fabric. Cotton fibers can range in
length of 1/2" to 2". Over time as the shower curtain is
used, washed and dried, these short fibers will begin to
fall from the yarns used in the weaving. This will weaken
the fabric and eventually cause the fabric to decompose.
Anyone that has worn Cotton blue jeans knows that cotton
will wear and breakdown. If you have ever emptied a dryer
lint screen after drying Cotton goods, you have seen the
buildup of these Cotton fibers.
Recycled Polyester
- recycled Polyester has all of the properties of virgin (new)
Polyester. It is the most widely used synthetic fiber. Our
shower curtains are made from 100% recycled material containing
post consumer and post industrial Polyethylene Terephthalate
(PET) waste to give you all the characteristics of a synthetic
Polyester material with the added benefit of environmental
responsibility.
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Moisture Absorption -
Polyester does not absorb moisture into the fibers.
Actually, Polyester wicks moisture away and spreads it out
for evaporation and quick drying. High performance outdoor
and athletic clothing used to control wetness and moisture
are made with Polyester fabric and related synthetic
materials. Polyester will not hold moisture and wetness to
contribute to mold and mildew growth. Additionally, the
EnviroCurtaintm has a water repellant finish to
help keep water off of the material.
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Mold and Mildew - being a
synthetic fiber, Polyester does not have any food value to
contribute to mold and mildew growth. As extra protection,
our 100% recycled Polyester Shower Curtains have an
anti-microbial treatment applied to the fabric to help
prevent mold and mildew growth.
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Resiliency - Polyester
has high resiliency to resist wrinkles and if wrinkled, will
recover well to maintain a good appearance.
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Shrinkage - the fabric
used in our EnviroCurtaintm Shower Curtains have
been heat set to eliminate shrinkage. The product is the
right size right out of the package.
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Durability - the abrasion
resistance and strength of Polyester is excellent, whether
wet or dry. The material is also resistant to sunlight
damage. Polyester fibers are extruded to make continuous
filament yarns. Unlike Cotton, the manufactured fibers used
to make Polyester yarn are continuous in length and have no
protruding ends that can cause lint or pilling. You won't
see the build-up of link in the dryer screen indicating a
breakdown of the material.
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Recycled Fabric
Curtain or Window Valance
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- Hand crafted quality makes a
beautiful accessory to your EnviroCurtaintm shower curtain or window.
- Mix and match valance and
curtain colors to create a custom look.
- Water repellent and
anti-microbial to help prevent mold and mildew growth.
- Heavyweight, durable
construction will last for years with proper care.
- Attaches to the shower curtain
buttons when used to accent the shower curtain.
- Dual window curtain rod sleeves
allow you to place the curtain rod at the top of the valance or
lower for a more ruffled look at the top.
- Easy care - machine wash cold
and tumble dry low.
- Fabric will not shrink and comes
full size ready to use.
- 100% recycled Polyester material
from post industrial and post consumer PET sources.
- Each recycled fabric valance
curtain saves energy and helps protect the environment compared
to using virgin fabric material.
- Fabric production and curtain
manufacturing done entirely in the USA.
- Colors - White, Tan, Sage,
Yellow, Rose, Light Blue.
- Three sizes available:
- Full Size
- Wide Stall Size
- Stall Size
- Available Colors
- Note: colors
will vary due to screen displays
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Tan |
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White and Tan in stock now. Other colors expected first week in
April.
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Full Size Curtain
Valance
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- Price: $28.95
- Wide Stall
Size Curtain Valance
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- Price: $25.95
- Stall Size
Curtain Valance
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- Price: $23.95
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