The only thing you want to think about while enjoying your au naturale sanctuary is if you got the lyrics right to that shower performance.
And so long as you have non-toxic shower curtains, you can enjoy that hot, luxurious shower without the health and environmental concerns of off-gassing plastics.
In recent years, we’ve become far more aware of the latent toxic chemicals found in the most innocuous places in our homes, leading to a push for things like organic bath towels.
Conventional shower curtains—particularly those made with PVC—are a case in point. So in this list, we’ve curated the safest shower curtains and liners that are made from sustainable and healthy materials under ethical conditions.
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Our Steamy Selection Of The Safest Shower Curtains & Liners
MagicLinen offers linen shower curtains made from OEKO-TEX-certified European flax, complete with a removable waterproof lining for practicality and style. Each piece is sewn in-house in Lithuania under ethical working conditions, supporting skilled seamstresses and reducing production waste. MagicLinen has been comprehensively rated by us on their sustainability credentials – find the full rating here.
Transform your bathroom into a spa sanctuary thanks to Coyuchi’s elegant, clean, and originally certified safe shower curtains.
You won’t need to worry about where your curtain has been with Bean Products’ 100% hemp shower curtains.
Index: Safe & Non-Toxic Shower Curtain Brands
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MagicLinen
Compostable
All or some products are compostable, either in an industrial facility or at home
Ethical Sourcing
Raw materials have been sourced ethically with people and planet in mind.
Handcrafted
Products have been made by hand, typically by an artisan or group of artisans.
Made To Order
Products can be made to order, thus limiting unnecessary production
Non-toxic
All products are made with ingredients or materials that are currently considered non-toxic
Plastic-free
All products are entirely plastic-free
Sustainable Materials or Ingredients
Either all or most products are made with sustainable materials or ingredients.
Thoughtful packaging
Product packaging has been designed and created with the end of life outcome in mind and can be easily recycled or composted.
Vegan
This brand does not use any animal products or by-products in their products
Woman Owned
This brand is owned by a woman or a group of women.
OEKO-TEX®
OEKO-TEX®
The OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certification ensures that every component of a textile product (threads, buttons, zippers, and fabrics) has been independently tested for harmful substances. Managed by the International Association for Research and Testing in the Field of Textile and Leather Ecology, it guarantees products are safe for human health, meeting strict global limits for chemicals such as pesticides, heavy metals, formaldehyde, and PFAS.Price Range: $160
MagicLinen may be best known for their dreamy linen bedding, but their OEKO-TEX-certified linen shower curtains bring the same soft, natural charm to the bathroom. Made in-house in Lithuania from European flax, each curtain features a stonewashed outer linen layer and a button-on waterproof lining, blending elegance with function. They come in earthy tones like Woodrose and are designed to hang easily with ring attachments—ideal for standard bathtubs and showers.
As with their bedding, MagicLinen’s homewares are crafted seasonally to avoid overproduction and sewn in-house to reduce fabric waste (which is upcycled into smaller items like mitts and towels). They use local materials, biodegradable packaging, and low-impact production methods to keep things sustainable from start to finish.
MagicLinen has been rated by Sustainable Jungle. Find the full rating here.
Our Personal Review of Magic Linen’s Bedding:
“We got the Magic Linen Linen Duvet Set in Matcha Green and Cinnamon. We love these colors, they brighten up the bedroom and add a cozy, natural aesthetic. Definitely the most sylish set we own. Something which took a bit of getting used to, as we’ve never owned linen bedding before, was that the fabric initially is a bit rough. Typical for linen, but after a few washes it gets softer. Our favorite aspect is how breathable it is. There’s nothing better for summer nights, and even in the winter if your duvet is heavy enough it still offers a fair bit of warmth. The quality is also ovbiously top notch, no issues with the stitching after a few years of use (cold wash and air drying) and the little coconut buttons are a nice touch too.”
Review by Joy and Lyall, SJ Co-founders
Coyuchi
Coyuchi has not been rated.
Price Range: $128–$198
Coyuchi makes bathrooms better—with everything from robes to organic towels and shower curtains made from 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton, grown and woven in Turkey. These tight cotton weave shower curtains naturally repel water enough to not need an accompanying waterproof non-toxic shower curtain liner. Just ring out thoroughly once done and let dry.
Coyuchi takes sustainable materials to the next level by supporting regenerative agriculture where they can—and recycling textiles where they can’t. The 2nd Home Program accepts old Coyuchi linens to be transformed into new products—over 44,000 pounds worth so far. They’re members of 1% for the Planet (through which they donate to regenerative agriculture projects like Fibershed) and use organic, recycled, and recyclable shipping materials.
EasyLinenCrafts
EasyLinenCrafts has not been rated.
Price Range: $75–$155
EasyLinenCrafts makes it easy to clean up yourself and the planet with three options: 100% linen shower curtains, 100% polyester curtains, or one combining the two, with a linen outer and polyester lining. Since we’re not fans of (even non-toxic) plastic shower curtains and liners, we recommend sticking with the first kind of healthy shower curtains, especially since linen has some degree of naturally water-repellent properties and is quick-drying.
Not to state the obvious, but linen is EasyLinenCrafts’ favorite material—European stonewashed linen with an OEKO-TEX certification, to be exact. Stonewashing softens the linen naturally without the use of harsh chemicals, and the range of soft pastels and earthy colors is thanks to non-toxic dyes.
Bean Products
Bean Products has not been rated.
Price Range: $33–$78
“Save the planet and your bathroom” with Bean Products. With four different natural materials on offer, you can find 100% organic hemp shower curtains or those made of undyed cotton, organic cotton, or linen. They’re processed without bleach or toxic chemicals and come equipped with nickel-plated (i.e. non-rusting) brass grommets. If you can’t find a size that fits, contact them for custom options.
If you’re looking for non-toxic shower curtains made in the USA, Bean has your back. Theirs are made in their own factory in Chicago. For the hemp shower curtain, some of the hemp is Romanian, while some is domestically grown. With each purchase of their eco-friendly yoga mats and more, Bean Products gives back to the planet through organizations like The Hemp Foundation and Trees for the Future.
Parachute
Parachute has not been rated.
Price Range: $24–$109
100% premium Turkish cotton or 100% garment-washed linen are Parachute’s materials of choice in creating non-vinyl shower curtains. While the materials aren’t organic, Parachute is OEKO-TEX Standard 100-certified. They also have a 100% polyester liner that is semi-opaque, mildew-resistant, waterproof, and machine washable. But wait, are polyester shower curtains safe?
They’re not nearly as toxic as PVC shower curtains, but they are still a synthetic fabric, so we encourage you to find the healthiest shower curtain liner for the planet. Parachute’s eco-friendly shower curtains are one of their many Climate Neutral products. They’re made through small partners in either Portugal (linen ones) or Turkey (cotton ones).
The woman-founded company is not only committed to sustainable materials, has a newly launched circularity program. In addition to allocating over half their influencer budget to BIPOC folks, their Home for Dreams Initiative supports black entrepreneurs with training, educational support, and a grant to get their business idea off the ground.
Boll & Branch
Boll & Branch has not been rated.
Price Range: $108
Boll & Branch makes a single shower curtain—the Waffle Shower Curtain in either white or pewter—but it’s all you need because it’s built to last a long time with proper washing. Keeping the simplicity train rolling, it’s made of 100% OEKO-TEX and GOTS-certified organic cotton.
They’re one of the best sustainable bedding brands, not least because Boll & Branch’s natural home lineup is vast, including a full bathroom line of bath mats, organic towels, and shower curtains. They source products from India, Pakistan, and Turkey, from fair trade-compliant factories and they pay additional money into community development funds.
Your organic cotton shower curtain liner will come in sustainable packaging and contributes to Boll & Branch’s annual 10% of revenue donation to Direct Relief.
Sand Snow Linen
Sand Snow Linen has not been rated.
Price Range: $175–$295
Sand Snow Linen only uses natural linen that’s OEKO-Tex Standard 100-certified. Choosing linen for their range of shower curtains means you’ll get something fast-drying, durable, anti-static, waterproof, anti-allergic, and antibacterial.
All organic linen shower curtains come with a detachable white, waterproof lining. We’ve reached out to find out what material it’s made of to see if it’s a non-toxic shower curtain liner, but have yet to receive a reply. Sand Snow Linen hand makes 100% of their orders. This eliminates backstock waste and means you can order yours to fit custom dimensions.
The Citizenry
The Citizenry has not been rated.
Price Range: $125–$215
The Citizenry offers three non-toxic shower curtains made of natural materials. While the 100% cotton one does not appear to be organic, the 100% linen shower curtain and 100% stonewashed French flax one (AKA also linen) are excellent options for a plant-based curtain grown without chemical inputs.
In various colors, patterns, and hand-stitched embellishments, these stylish shower curtains can come alone or as part of a hanging set that includes stainless steel rings and a mold-resistant, machine-washable liner. Without knowing the materials, we can’t say if it’s a non-toxic shower liner and will be reaching out to inquire.
A sustainable home decor brand committed to a better world, The Citizenry works with artisans abroad, supporting them with livelihood opportunities. Each shower curtain is made by one of 32 valued artisans at the Kerala Workshop in India.
West Elm
West Elm has not been rated.
Price Range: $40–$198
West Elm has an abundance of options from a variety of brands for you to choose from—and now, each shower curtain material is more or less eco-friendly. The best healthy shower curtains are those made of 100% GOTS-certified organic or 100% OEKO-TEX-certified linen. If you’re not dead-set on an organic shower curtain liner, they also have 100% cotton ones sourced through their BCI cotton partnership.
A small selection of those by the brand Quiet Town are not certified by GOTS or BCI, but their cotton canvas is grown, milled, and made fully in the USA. Whether you want a simple, waffle-weave-safe shower curtain, or something fun and printed—like the Abel Macias Squiggle Shower Curtain, courtesy of a collaboration with the local LA BIPOC artist—West Elm will shower you with choices.
West Elm is increasing USA manufacturing, supporting artisan communities with Fair Trade standards, and training organic farmers. For now, however, most of their shower curtains are made in Fair Trade-certified facilities in Pakistan, China, and India.
Why Choose A Non-Toxic Shower Curtain Liner?
Whether we’re in and out of the shower in mere minutes, or love a long-time solo shower performance, we should all consider the chemicals we’re exposed to—like polyvinyl chloride (PVC).
According to the U.S Occupational and Health & Safety magazine, PVC shower curtains contain phthalates, organotins, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
You know that “new shower curtain smell”?
That’s actually some of these toxic shower curtain materials, which can be released into your home causing adverse health effects like respiratory disease, headaches, loss of coordination, liver and kidney damage, and complications for the central nervous system.
On average, just a single shower curtain can release more than 100 different chemicals, some of which can linger. For example, vinyl curtains off-gassing chemicals like phthalates can continue for months or years, especially when exposed to humidity and heat.
So what about “non-toxic” PEVA/ EVA shower curtains? Are PEVA shower curtains healthy? Or is PEVA toxic?
While EVA and PEVA (polyethylene vinyl acetate) do not contain vinyl chloride (the compound in PVC that classifies it as a cancer-causing substance), they can still release potentially toxic chemicals over time, just not to the same extent.
For that reason, we would still hesitate to call PEVA shower curtains safe or recommend a PEVA shower curtain liner. Just like we wouldn’t recommend using conventional store-bought shower cleaners but rather a DIY shower cleaner spray for daily maintenance.
How We Found The Best Non-Toxic Shower Curtains
We’re simple in our desires: We want our showers hot and our shower curtains organic.
Okay, maybe we want a few more things, too, as per our criteria for sustainable and ethical fashion—and after all, aren’t shower curtains just fashion for our bathrooms?
Materials:
Non-toxic shower curtains will ideally be made out of natural materials. The more natural (obviously) the better. These include organic cotton, linen, and hemp.
All three (but the latter two especially) boast natural water-repellent and mildew-resistant abilities, yielding non-toxic waterproof shower curtains without needing a liner—at least enough to stop the spray from soaking your bathroom!
If you’re set on sticking with a type of plastic, a polyester BPA-free shower curtain liners or an EVA one are better bets (in that order).
- Certifications: OEKO-TEX® 100, Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)
Supply chain & green business practices:
Here are a few things to sing about when you’re lathering up:
Fair trade pay, recycling programs, support of regenerative agriculture, small supply chains, USA sourcing and manufacturing, carbon offset programs, and support of charities.
Between shower acoustics and the fact that many of these brands do one or more of these things, a shower serenade is completely justified!
- Certifications: Fair Trade
Final Thoughts On Organic Shower Curtains
Let’s make like rubber duckies and float away from toxic shower curtains.
If we’re cleaning our bodies, why expose them to toxic chemicals like VOCs, plasticizers, and organotins when we don’t have to? With the help of these non-toxic shower curtains and body wash refills, we can have clear skin and a clear conscience.
We know you’ve overheard your loved one belting out their favorite tunes in the shower, but if you overhear them asking, “Are shower curtains non-toxic?”, be sure to share this article with them.
Heather earned a Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition from the The Ohio State University before completing a Masters in Environment at The University of Melbourne. She then went on to achieve a Permaculture Design Certificate at the Djanbung Gardens. Heather feels best when she is barefoot in a forest or has dirt under her fingernails. She’s constantly daydreaming about her homesteading future and has a rapidly-growing list of the best local (and not-so-local) hiking trails. When she’s not busy hoarding an embarrassing number of upcycled glass jars, experimenting with urban composting, or quelling her eco-anxiety on a long run, Heather spends her 9-5 working for a sustainable agriculture nonprofit, where she advocates for state and federal policies that support thriving farmers and a habitable future.
