Ty is a simple plastic shower curtain made from Tyvek — designed and thoughtfully packaged by Seattle design collective Grain Design. While Tyvek shower curtains are nothing new — they are ideally PVC-free, non-toxic, recyclable, machine washable and mold and mildew resistant — Grain Design's approach to a pre-packaged, customizable and affordable "DIY Edition" might be the hook to make Tyvek more attractive to consumers.
From Grain Design:
"Ty is a simple #2 plastic shower curtain. Unlike other shower curtains made of vinyl, Ty will not off-gas in your home. Also unlike vinyl, Ty breathes — making it less likely to grow gross mold and mildew. Ty is stronger than vinyl and will last a very long time, then it can be recycled."
GRAIN DESIGN MUST SEES:
• DIY Edition Ty Shower Curtain — available for $33 direct from Grain Design (permanent markers are currently available in black, green and blue)
• Bound Hand Mirrors
MORE INFO: Grain Design
Images: Aaron Able
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Why not just buy a cheaper PVC free curtain and take to it with a sharpie? In fact, I think I might do just that.
This really doesn't seem like a good idea to me at all.
Have you ever seen the "Here's how awesome Tyvek is!" demonstration where they have a piece of it as a mason jar cover, the jar is filled with water, and no water escapes, no matter how much you flip the jar over? Brilliant!
However, as soon as you TOUCH the Tyvek, it leaks.
If you're looking for a good shower curtain solution for the outer curtain, might as well use organic or recycled cotton. Then at least you can throw it in the washing machine.
I've had a Tyvek shower curtain for about a year. I appreciate the fact that it doesn't off-gas, that it is recyclable, etc. The curtain has never leaked, even when touched. It has, however, grown mildew and is stained. I've washed it several times, but the stains are still there.