Maytex Ice Circles PEVA Shower Curtain, Clear

I never thought I'd bother to write a review for a shower curtain, of all things, but I love this one! I was looking for a largely clear shower curtain, since my bathroom has no windows and I wanted more light to get through into the shower. I was a little skeptical, as it seemed expensive for a shower curtain, but as someone trying to live more sustainably, I was interested in something environmentally friendly. This is environmentally friendly both in terms of the larger earth and in terms of the environment of your bathroom. There's some good evidence that vinyl shower curtains release chemicals into the air that can be particularly dangerous for pets and children (new vinyl shower curtains smell the way they do for a reason -- a smell this curtain lacked entirely); these chemicals often end up subsequently leaching into the soil a vinyl shower curtain is disposed. So this seemed a great alternative. What I didn't expect was just how beautiful this shower curtain would be. It's...Read more

Yes a shower curtain is a strange item to write a review for. I have tried the ecological type shower curtain made from "organic cotton" which is mildew resistant. And I appreciate the efforts from these companies to make our bathrooms more ecological. However, it was impossible to keep it looking clean and get rid of mildew stains. (I tried Oxyclean etc). I have also used the vinyl shower curtains which off gas chemicals for two weeks or more and smell very strong. I should have known at the time that this was not a good idea because the smell was so pungent. Recently I found out about the PEVA alternative: it is ecological, has no smell and keeps mildew free. Perfect I thought! An answer to my search for a perfect shower curtain! And yes, it has proved to be an excellent purchase. It is actually a very pretty design with its beautiful luminescent circles throughout. I had intended to use a heavier curtain along with it but since it is so attractive, I decided not to...Read more

Much like other reviewer, I have to admit I never would have thought I'd be writing a review about a shower curtain. I love clear shower curtains since they let in so much more light, and while I couldn't find a good completely clear one, this is a close second. Personally, I really don't care about the "privacy" of a shower curtain, but if you're concerned about that sort of thing there are enough circles in the pattern to make it difficult to get a clear look inside, though I can read the clock on the wall through it.

But, that's really not the reason to buy this. The big reason to buy it is that you won't be choking on toxic fumes for 2 weeks while you wait for it to air out. This is made from PEVA (polyethylene vinyl acetate), so it's still technically a vinyl, but without that *awful* smell. The last new shower curtain I bought made my bathroom uninhabitable for a good week while it aired out. From the moment I unpacked this one I never once smelled a thing. By far...Read more