Why are traditional shower caps harmful to the environment?
Traditional shower caps are made out of low-density polyethylene (LDPE).
LDPE is used for plastic bags and other food wrappings, as well as some squeezable bottles and dry cleaning bags. Eventually, this type of plastic filters into our oceans and after a while, the sun begins to degrade it making it digestible for endangered sea animals. This is particularly evident for sea turtles, as 30-65% of plastic found inside them is LDPE. By volume, LDPE is the largest plastic waste in the world due to a lack of recycling infrastructures, making it impossible to handle.
Does using a TIARA Shower Cap really make a difference?
Yes! The premise behind a shower cap has always been to skip hair washing. For most women, it’s simply a tedious process to carry out every day. But the impact of skipping hair wash day is huge! Let’s look at what happens when you skip shampooing twice a week for a year.
When you skip hair washing twice a week for a year you:
- Reduce harmful gas emissions: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions cut by 78g
- Conserve energy: Energy use is reduced by 169.52kWh - enough to light a light bulb for 15 days
- Save time: 624 minutes are saved – valuable seconds that make a difference when getting ready in the morning
- Conserve water: 4,784 litres of water are saved
What’s the difference between a traditional shower cap and TIARA?
Traditional shower caps are just – not enough. They’re uncomfortable, pinching the forehead, leaving creases and never seem to stay put. Shall we keep going? Most times they’re small, disregarding curly and thick hair types. They smell bad after more than two uses, so you have to throw them out, generating plastic waste.
Oh – and water always seems to seep through. Talk about a cap that’s supposed to protect you from humidity and water.
But, there’s always a light at the end of the tunnel – and for TIARA, it’s blinding.
The TIARA Shower Cap is made out of a premium eco-friendly fabric that is made of post-consumer polyester.
What is post-consumer polyester?
This material comes from plastic waste collected in the environment, including seas and landfills. Think about the tons of plastic waste one can find in the oceans, including bottles and fishing nets, as well as waste found in landfills and in the environment. Industry experts have proved that there is no difference between virgin polyester and recycled polyester in terms of performance.
How can this result in a sustainable beauty routine?
We encourage you to use our sustainable alternative whenever you choose to skip hair wash day. Not only due to the sustainability impact, but also because it’s a better alternative that actually works.
By introducing TIARA to your everyday routine, you’re not only making a difference sustainably – but functionally, too! Here are just a few features:
- 100% water and leak proof
- Terry-lining that keeps out moisture
- Leaves forehead crease-free with a thick cotton band
- 33% more capacity
- Elastic on the back for maximum comfort
- Machine washable & dryable
- Reversible for hair treatments
- Lifecycle of up to 4 years
- Sustainable alternative, made of recycled materials
Try our sustainable, patented Shower Cap that is changing the game. Shop now.
