Plastic-Free Hair Ties - 5 pack - KOOSHOO

Super strong, gentle on hair, stylish and plastic-free. These are the Hair Ties the world needs right now. In colours that work for every mood, and sizing options for every style, you will find the perfect fit for your needs (and wants!).

Plastic-free, zero waste, ethically made, stylish and they work - KOOSHOO Hair Ties have changed the game for GOOD. Longer lasting because of the unique way they're made - with stretchy, sustainably sourced natural tree rubber - these gentle, hardworking, super strong, and one-size-fits-all (from fine curls to a thick man-bun) Hair Ties are exactly what the world needs right now.

For conscientious consumers who want to reduce their use of plastic products, these hairstyle heroes are high on quality and comfort, while also being ethically made using renewable, plant-based materials. Talk about the full package! (5 ties per, in case you're wondering!)

Features:

• World's first 100% plastic-free hair elastics
• Biodegradable
• Handcrafted from premium organic cotton and natural tree rubber
• Wide range of shades (to match your hair colour or your mood)
• Over 3x stronger than your average hair tie (a whopping 300 newtons in strength!)
• Longer lasting for all-day (or all-night, all-workout) hold
• Gentle on hair
• Great for thick hair, kids' hair, sweaty hair, you name it!
• Unisex and one-size-fits-all
• Eco-friendly
• Vegan

Look, feel, function, full of good juju, free of plastic. These babies are so popular we have trouble keeping them in stock!

Made of organic cotton and natural tree rubber, these multi-tasking accessories will change the way you do your 'do forever. As well as being ethically sourced and biodegradable, they are all about fashion AND function (unisex, one-size-fits-all, creaseless, hold tight, don't damage hair).

Being the first plastic-free and organic hair elastics in the world certainly helps, but it's the performance of these hair heroes that truly makes them a fan fave. This pack comes with 5 long-lasting hair ties that will literally change the way you look at hair accessories forever (which, incidentally, is how long they last).

Eco-friendly & Sustainably made
good for the planet. good for the people.

They are made ethically and sustainably. Made from 100% sustainably sourced certified organic cotton and sustainably harvested Fair Rubber Association natural tree rubber, our plastic-free hair bands are produced at a Fairtrade certified social good factory in southern India where profits are used to fund important health-focused causes. Making products that are kind to the earth and leave farmers, sewers and customers feeling KOOSHOO is the heart of what we do.

Quality feel and fit

They're long-lasting. Historically, hairties have been priced and produced to be single-use, kind of like the straws of yesteryear. So when we lose one (which most of us do on the regular) we have a whole package of replacements in our bathroom or purse, waiting to be called up to the majors.

At KOOSHOO, we are trying to reframe your relationship with the hair band. Designed to work, built to last, washable, and too precious to drop and not pick up. A better value long-term - for you and for the planet! Once you try them, you won't go back to your old ways. If you know, you know.

Style & flair

They look good. You know how you have a favourite hairband that you only use on special occasions or save for workouts or first dates? The one that always does what it is supposed to? The one you would hate to lose? Well, this is that Hair Tie! Offered in hair colour bundles to blend in if that's your thing - or seasonal fashion options if you're more about picking the perfect pantone! Always in your daily rotation, whether in your hair or around your wrist. These sleek and modern accessories do double duty as your workhorse AND your showpony!

Performance & function

They work! What we hear most often from our customers is that they are obsessed with both the fashion and the function of these one-size-fits-all KOOSHOO pieces. They are soft, yet strong, gentle on hair and do their job better than any other Hair Ties you've tried.

Material:

• Plant-based
• Made from 100% biodegradable materials
• Certified sustainably sourced organic cotton
• FSC Natural tree rubber certified by Fair Rubber Association

Made in a Fairtrade Certified facility in India.

All products are dyed using low impact dyes, a non toxic fabric dye that has been certified as eco-friendly by Oeko-Tex with their Standard 100 label. Oeko-Tex is an international trademark with stringent standards for product safety and sustainability, so you can be sure any dyes with the Standard 100 label are completely devoid of harmful substances.

Care:

Biodegradable materials are, by nature, capable of being broken down and returned to the soil - eventually. KOOSHOO products are created in a way that makes them durable, strong and high performance, but they're still plant-based materials, which means they will wear down (just as intended) - but proper care can extend their life. To maximise longevity, avoid storing them in direct sunlight, stretching them while wet, or letting oils and hair products linger on them.

Wash your KOOSHOO Hair Ties with like colours in cold water and lay flat to dry. Good as new.

look good. feel good. do good.

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.

Kooshoo eco-friendly hair accessories are designed for quality, style and performance.

Inspired by Norfolk Island. Proudly designed in Canada.
Ethically made in India.

About the Company

KOOSHOO was born from the philosophy that business is a powerful way to share our message. From the beginning, as 26-year-olds contemplating the future and how we could make the most positive impact in our lifetimes, we decided that creating a business would have furthest reach and produce greater results than any of us could as individuals. The dream was to create a purpose-led brand that would produce something with the intent to change how things are done moving forward - to embody a cultural shift in sustainable living.

How it started

We set out to make one small change that would have a big impact

A wrong turn in Borneo led us to a man who happened to own the first recycling plant in the area - an area so destroyed by the industry that existed only to produce goods for Western consumption. This was the first of many moments that lit our path. We learned more about conscious consumerism, zero waste and plastic-free movements. We did a deep dive into supply chains, organic natural materials, fair wages and ethical treatment. We set out on a path to create a sustainable product that fills a need and empowers our customers - without adding to the load that is weighing down our planet. We set out to make one small change that would have a big impact. And KOOSHOO was born.

We are accountable for the life cycle of our products from start to finish – from the earth and back to the earth. Our consumption as a species has an impact, both positive and negative.We want to be part of the change. We are here to embody a cultural shift in sustainable living - making better things in a better way.

This means sourcing natural materials that are renewable, organic, plant-based and plastic-free, and then following their journey through every stage – from harvesting to manufacturing to shipping and natural disposal. At each step along the way, we focus on ethical treatment, fair wages and sustainable practices that empower both the creator and the consumer, while being gentle on the earth.

Inspiration

We started KOOSHOO as one small change that could make a big difference. We want to live more than a better life, we want to truly do good. Part of this greater mission is to leave this beautiful planet and its beings in better shape than we found it. To be fully transparent and respectful of our impact on the environment, on communities and on individuals. Each day we work together to create a lifestyle that feels balanced, joyful, inspired, and grateful.

This is about so much more than hair accessories. We are creating better products in a better way, while bringing meaning and connection to the world. Products that will last – but not in a landfill. Hair. Care.

"When you choose KOOSHOO hair accessories you are choosing organic, biodegradable and responsibly created products that are stylish, last longer and don't damage your hair. It's quality, style and performance without the ethical compromise. That's a choice that feels good."

Meaning

Kooshoo means feeling good

Our current "home base" (headquarters) is Norfolk Island in the South Pacific, where Rachel grew up, and where her family has been for seven generations. Remote and very tiny at only 3x5 miles, the subtropical climate is made for self-reliance and the interdependence with nature - and depends on its population living a sustainable life. Norfolk Islanders feel a deep sense of pride and a responsibility to take care of their home. They speak a unique and special blend of 18th Century English and Tahitian. In the beautiful language of Norfuk, "KOOSHOO" means "feeling good".

Our vision

We are part of a greater movement

We believe that responsible companies operate in a way that is accountable to both people and planet. When consumers support these businesses, they help create a movement that spurs other brands to adopt the same commitment to accountability along the supply chain. At KOOSHOO, conscious manufacturing and fair trade labour go hand-in-hand. It's not enough for companies to use clean ingredients but then opt for the cheapest labour available. Consumers can push back with their voices and choices - and only support brands whose ethics line up with theirs. Voting with your dollars for the future you wish to see will resonate and will create change on a greater scale.