Kooshoo (super-strong plastic-free hair ties)

Kooshoo (Canada) is a one-time purchase from over the pond, which makes the world’s best plastic-free hair ties. Made from organic cotton and certified rubber, these are 2.5 times stronger than average hair ties, and can cope with very thick hair and man-buns!

Made in Japan, the packs are sold mostly in packs of 12 (the thicker bands in packs of 2), so buy a few packs and you’re likely good for life! Dyed with low-impact colours, after use just cold wash and lay flat to dry.

The scrunchies are also made from organic cotton and rubber (twist Headbands are not biodegradable, they contain spandex).

Why Choose Plastic-Free Hair Ties and Scrunchies?

Conventional hair ties are made from nylon, which again does not biodegrade if falling down storm drains, and going out to sea. Billions are lost each year, falling off ponytails (like children doing handstands) or off wrists.

Littered elastic bands also get get caught around hedgehog legs (or ducks feed them to chicks, thinking they are worms).

This is why wildlife campaigners want the Post Office to use paper belly bands, over elastic bands for holding letters together.

One man who found an elastic band in his cat’s litter tray wants the Post Office (not the postie, he’s just doing his job) to get fined £80 for littering elastic bands, just like everyone else.