Have you ever bought a plastic shower curtain or liner and wanted to throw up at the smell it emits when you take it out of the packaging? Gross. Those toxic compounds are constantly leaking out of that curtain which is most likely made of PVC (polyvinyl chloride). Of course the best way to avoid this is to not use a liner at all, install a glass door, or if your bathroom is big enough (I'm jealous) to eliminate the need for a curtain or door all together with an open shower design.
However, if you don't have the luxury of an open shower design or installing that glass door, some retailers are starting to carry plastic curtains and liners made with EVA (ethylen vinyl acetate) or PEVA (polyethylen vinyl acetate). These plastics don't contain chlorine which is the basis of concern with PVC.
The one above from
Bed Bath and Beyond is kind of fun! They also have clear EVA and PEVA liners which can be used with any curtain like this linen one from
Gaiam below.
I'm off to explore more options at our local Ikea........
besos,
diana
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