The claim-to-fame for this particular shower curtain is that it is made of PEVA and EVA and not PVC.** (I'll explain that in the third paragraph.) Okay, so if you gotta' use plastic, this is more environmentally friendly than a shower curtain made of PVC, and that's a good thing. But this is no super-duper shower curtain. It's as basic as they come. "Leather-like hand-feel"? Really? That statement is quite a joke. Here I was, anxious for the curtain to arrive because I expected the material to feel something like a chamois. Well, no way, and that was a letdown. This curtain feels like...plastic. Yes, plastic; like the plastic you find with a good-grade plastic drop cloth. The grommets are very basic, too; not beefed up at all.
One thing that I believe will be a plus: You know how crud accumulates in the seam at the bottom of a shower curtain? This curtain doesn't have a seam, just a plain cut edge. This curtain is not top of the line, but it is not the poorest quality either. It will do as a liner, which is what it claims to be. (You won't be happy if you try to use it as a stand-alone.) I give it an average, three-star rating.
**Well, maybe I'm way behind the times, but I had to look up some terminology that I didn't understand regarding this shower curtain's vinyl composition. EVA, PEVA; what's all that about? Why is EVA and PEVA more environmentally friendly than other vinyl? EVA and PEVA are vinyls that do NOT contain chlorine. (PVC has chlorine in its molecular makeup.) The short story is: Chlorine in vinyl raises environment health concerns. There is a carcinogenic chemical produced in the making of PVC--dioxin. Also, the material takes a long, long time to break down in the environment. (The long story you can look up yourself.) So, I guess, most of this I already knew about--generally. I just didn't have the skinny on the acronyms. Now we all do.
Product Description
Designed for use with fabric shower curtains, the Pinzon EVA liner is a great water-resistant shield and an environmentally friendlier alternative to standard vinyl liners. Made from 80% EVA and 20% PE, the liner has a soft, leather-like hand. It's smartly designed with 12 rustproof metal grommets, making it more durable as well as extending protect to curtain rods and rings. Three magnets along the bottom add weight to the liner and hold it securely in place to keep water in the tub and off of floors. Offered in multiple colors, the liner is sure to pair well with a wide variety of shower curtain fabrics and colors. It measures 72 by 72 inches and has been treated for anti-mildew and antibacterial protection to stay cleaner longer. When it's time to clean the liner, wipe it down with a wet cloth or sponge and hang to dry.
Features
- For use with fabric shower curtains, Pinzon's EVA liner is a great water-resistant shield and an environmentally friendlier alternative to standard vinyl liners; imported
- Made from 80% EVA and 20% PE
- Fitted with 12 rustproof metal grommets to protect curtain rods and rings; 3 magnets secure it at bottom
- Treated for anti-mildew and antibacterial protection; to clean, wipe down with a wet cloth or sponge and hang to dry
- Measures 72 by 72 inches; offered in multiple colors
