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Hair & Travel Towel – Ecovask

FINALIST
Best Household Living 2025

$69.00

The Hair & Travel Towel is a lightweight, ultra-absorbent towel made from 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton. It reduces frizz, cuts drying time and features a secure fit. This plastic-free, biodegradable and ethically made product is a sustainable choice for healthier hair.

Made from 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton, GOTs / OEKO-TEX-certified dyes.
Ecovask exclusively utilises sustainable materials, focusing on 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton to ensure ethical sourcing, environmentally responsible farming and fair working conditions throughout the supply chain. Unlike most companies that use polyester labels for branding longevity, Ecovask opts for sustainable labeling. Manufacturing occurs in India with a GOTS and SEDEX-certified partner, ensuring safe working conditions, and transparency is maintained through personal visits to manufacturing sites. Packaging is carried out in New Zealand, where staff are compensated above living wage standards. The brand adheres to a strict no-landfill policy, donating any imperfect or excess stock to charities such as The Nest Collective, Women’s Refuge, Look Good Feel Good and Sweet Louise.
Ecovask's cloths are made from 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton, ensuring environmentally responsible production without harmful pesticides and synthetic fertilisers. They are designed for durability and biodegradability, reducing the need for replacements and preventing microplastic pollution from disposable synthetic alternatives. The brand has a zero-waste commitment, donating seconds and imperfect stock to charities and advocates for 100% cotton product labels over polyester for biodegradability. Orders are shipped in compostable courier bags or recyclable cardboard boxes sealed with paper tape and production is ethical, collabourating with GOTS and SEDEX-certified manufacturers to maintain responsible and transparent supply chains.
Ecovask supports local charities, donating all seconds and imperfect stock to organisations such as The Nest Collective, Women’s Refuge, Look Good Feel Good and Sweet Louise, reinforcing their commitment to high quality standards and Zero-Waste. They prioritise fair wages and ethical manufacturing by using GOTS certified organic cotton, ensuring safe and fair workplaces and their packaging team in New Zealand is paid above living wage standards. The brand emphasises conscious consumerism by providing durable, plastic-free alternatives to disposable cleaning products, promoting sustainable choices. Additionally, Ecovask advocates for sustainable living through educational messaging that encourages customers to reduce waste and rethink their daily habits.

Product Reviews by Experts


Show me a softer towel- I’ll wait! This towel has been a game-changer- it’s so incredibly soft and light (did I mention how soft it is?) and is great for helping to dry hair after a shower. I also love that, because it’s a decent size, it will be great for going to the gym too (it’ll happen one day). Great work on using GOTS-certified organic cotton and OEKO-TEX-certified dyes, as well as the zero waste policy. I’m also super impressed at the work to use cotton labels- polyester are the standard in the industry and pushing for small changes like this can have big impact.


This is a smart and sustainable swap for bulky bath towels and synthetic turbans. I love how lightweight and easy it is to wear- it wraps securely without slipping off and noticeably reduces frizz and drying time. The organic cotton feels gentle and breathable against the scalp, making it ideal for post-wash hair that needs a little extra TLC. It’s functional, minimal and makes my haircare routine feel a little more elevated and intentional. I also appreciate their use of GOTS-certified organic cotton (even for the product label), their zero-waste pledge and ethical manufacturing partnerships in India, every detail is thoughtfully considered. I was also impressed that they are paying above-living wages for their packaging team in New Zealand.


It’s a beautiful lightweight towel and a perfect size for hair and stays in place- great for travel! I also love it’s made from organic cotton and that the supply chain is ethically focused. I like the focus on organic cotton, the supply chain and supporting local causes!

Hair & Travel Towel – Ecovask
$69.00
Review Show me a softer towel- I’ll wait! This towel has been a game-changer- it’s so incredibly soft and light (did I mention how soft it is?) and is great for helping to dry hair after a shower. I also love that, because it’s a decent size, it will be great for going to the gym too (it’ll happen one day). Great work on using GOTS-certified organic cotton and OEKO-TEX-certified dyes, as well as the zero waste policy. I’m also super impressed at the work to use cotton labels- polyester are the standard in the industry and pushing for small changes like this can have big impact.

–Kelley Sheenan

Review This is a smart and sustainable swap for bulky bath towels and synthetic turbans. I love how lightweight and easy it is to wear- it wraps securely without slipping off and noticeably reduces frizz and drying time. The organic cotton feels gentle and breathable against the scalp, making it ideal for post-wash hair that needs a little extra TLC. It’s functional, minimal and makes my haircare routine feel a little more elevated and intentional. I also appreciate their use of GOTS-certified organic cotton (even for the product label), their zero-waste pledge and ethical manufacturing partnerships in India, every detail is thoughtfully considered. I was also impressed that they are paying above-living wages for their packaging team in New Zealand.

–Sigourney Cantelo

Review It’s a beautiful lightweight towel and a perfect size for hair and stays in place- great for travel! I also love it’s made from organic cotton and that the supply chain is ethically focused. I like the focus on organic cotton, the supply chain and supporting local causes!

–Julie Mathers

The Hair & Travel Towel is a lightweight, ultra-absorbent towel made from 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton. It reduces frizz, cuts drying time and features a secure fit. This plastic-free, biodegradable and ethically made product is a sustainable choice for healthier hair.
$69.00
Review Show me a softer towel- I’ll wait! This towel has been a game-changer- it’s so incredibly soft and light (did I mention how soft it is?) and is great for helping to dry hair after a shower. I also love that, because it’s a decent size, it will be great for going to the gym too (it’ll happen one day). Great work on using GOTS-certified organic cotton and OEKO-TEX-certified dyes, as well as the zero waste policy. I’m also super impressed at the work to use cotton labels- polyester are the standard in the industry and pushing for small changes like this can have big impact.

–Kelley Sheenan

Review This is a smart and sustainable swap for bulky bath towels and synthetic turbans. I love how lightweight and easy it is to wear- it wraps securely without slipping off and noticeably reduces frizz and drying time. The organic cotton feels gentle and breathable against the scalp, making it ideal for post-wash hair that needs a little extra TLC. It’s functional, minimal and makes my haircare routine feel a little more elevated and intentional. I also appreciate their use of GOTS-certified organic cotton (even for the product label), their zero-waste pledge and ethical manufacturing partnerships in India, every detail is thoughtfully considered. I was also impressed that they are paying above-living wages for their packaging team in New Zealand.

–Sigourney Cantelo

Review It’s a beautiful lightweight towel and a perfect size for hair and stays in place- great for travel! I also love it’s made from organic cotton and that the supply chain is ethically focused. I like the focus on organic cotton, the supply chain and supporting local causes!

–Julie Mathers

The Hair & Travel Towel is a lightweight, ultra-absorbent towel made from 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton. It reduces frizz, cuts drying time and features a secure fit. This plastic-free, biodegradable and ethically made product is a sustainable choice for healthier hair.
Review Show me a softer towel- I’ll wait! This towel has been a game-changer- it’s so incredibly soft and light (did I mention how soft it is?) and is great for helping to dry hair after a shower. I also love that, because it’s a decent size, it will be great for going to the gym too (it’ll happen one day). Great work on using GOTS-certified organic cotton and OEKO-TEX-certified dyes, as well as the zero waste policy. I’m also super impressed at the work to use cotton labels- polyester are the standard in the industry and pushing for small changes like this can have big impact.

–Kelley Sheenan

Review This is a smart and sustainable swap for bulky bath towels and synthetic turbans. I love how lightweight and easy it is to wear- it wraps securely without slipping off and noticeably reduces frizz and drying time. The organic cotton feels gentle and breathable against the scalp, making it ideal for post-wash hair that needs a little extra TLC. It’s functional, minimal and makes my haircare routine feel a little more elevated and intentional. I also appreciate their use of GOTS-certified organic cotton (even for the product label), their zero-waste pledge and ethical manufacturing partnerships in India, every detail is thoughtfully considered. I was also impressed that they are paying above-living wages for their packaging team in New Zealand.

–Sigourney Cantelo

Review It’s a beautiful lightweight towel and a perfect size for hair and stays in place- great for travel! I also love it’s made from organic cotton and that the supply chain is ethically focused. I like the focus on organic cotton, the supply chain and supporting local causes!

–Julie Mathers

Hair & Travel Towel – Ecovask
The Hair & Travel Towel is a lightweight, ultra-absorbent towel made from 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton. It reduces frizz, cuts drying time and features a secure fit. This plastic-free, biodegradable and ethically made product is a sustainable choice for healthier hair.
Review Show me a softer towel- I’ll wait! This towel has been a game-changer- it’s so incredibly soft and light (did I mention how soft it is?) and is great for helping to dry hair after a shower. I also love that, because it’s a decent size, it will be great for going to the gym too (it’ll happen one day). Great work on using GOTS-certified organic cotton and OEKO-TEX-certified dyes, as well as the zero waste policy. I’m also super impressed at the work to use cotton labels- polyester are the standard in the industry and pushing for small changes like this can have big impact.

–Kelley Sheenan

Review This is a smart and sustainable swap for bulky bath towels and synthetic turbans. I love how lightweight and easy it is to wear- it wraps securely without slipping off and noticeably reduces frizz and drying time. The organic cotton feels gentle and breathable against the scalp, making it ideal for post-wash hair that needs a little extra TLC. It’s functional, minimal and makes my haircare routine feel a little more elevated and intentional. I also appreciate their use of GOTS-certified organic cotton (even for the product label), their zero-waste pledge and ethical manufacturing partnerships in India, every detail is thoughtfully considered. I was also impressed that they are paying above-living wages for their packaging team in New Zealand.

–Sigourney Cantelo

Review It’s a beautiful lightweight towel and a perfect size for hair and stays in place- great for travel! I also love it’s made from organic cotton and that the supply chain is ethically focused. I like the focus on organic cotton, the supply chain and supporting local causes!

–Julie Mathers

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