PEVA vs. HDPE

We have had a few questions about Ty - specifically how it is different from the PVC-free Polyethylene Vinyl Acetate (PEVA) shower curtains already available at many retailers such as Target and Ikea.

Here's what we know and why we developed Ty...

While PEVA claims to be both PVC-free and recyclable, we've found it difficult to locate information on how to recycle PEVA curtains. Being #2 High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) plastic, Ty is PVC-free and readily recyclable all across the U.S. (even curbside in many locations).

If your local recycling program does not pick up #2 plastic, you can mail Ty back to the material manufacturer or use one of these sources for HDPE recycling.

Currently, it is not recommended to machine wash PEVA shower curtains and they are just as likely to develop mold and mildew as vinyl. Ty is mold and mildew resistant, extremely durable and even machine washable. We expect Ty to have a much longer lifespan than existing alternatives.

We also make and source Ty right here in the U.S., so there is less transportation in the process.

Hope this helps!

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Ty in the blogosphere...

We want to send a HUGE thank you to everyone who blogged about Ty last week. It made our launch especially exciting and brought a lot of visitors (and buyers) to our site and shop. 

See Ty on Core77 here. We love you Core, thank you for your support!

Read about Ty on Apartment Therapy's Re-Nest here. Thank you Maxwell + Cambria!

Check out Ty on the HOW Magazine blog here. Thanks Megan!

Thanks to Matt Grisby of Rhode Island's Industrial Design Society of America (and Ecolect) for including Ty in their newsletter last week. 

We would also like to thank all our family, friends (and strangers!!) who got online and purchased their own Ty last week. We are excited to process all your orders as well as get your feedback. 

Keep the word spreading!!

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