The ties are durable, elastic, and comfortable, and won’t damage hair. They are produced in Jaipur using ethical labor practices and materials that would otherwise go to waste. “Our mission is simple,” according to Piña Designs. “We want to make sustainable living not just a choice, but a norm. By using pineapple fibers, we’re able to transform agricultural waste into a chic, everyday product.”
According to Fine Homes and Living, about 15 million hair ties are lost in the US alone, creating ten Honda Civics worth of waste.