100% certified organic cotton

Machine washable, dryer safe

Made in U.S.A

4.25 x 3.25 x 0.25 in

It makes for a great gift or you can buy a set and give one to each member of the family.

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100% certified organic cotton

Machine washable, dryer safe

Made in U.S.A

4.25 x 3.25 x 0.25 in

Gift to a friend with allergies or keep them all to yourself!

100% certified organic cotton

Machine washable, dryer safe

Made in U.S.A

4.25 x 3.25 x 0.25 in

100% certified organic cotton

Machine washable, dryer safe

Made in U.S.A

4.25 x 3.25 x 0.25 in

100% certified organic cotton

Machine washable, dryer safe

Made in U.S.A

4.25 x 3.25 x 0.25 in

100% certified organic cotton

Machine washable, dryer safe

Made in U.S.A

4.25 x 3.25 x 0.25 in

100% certified organic cotton

Machine washable, dryer safe

Made in U.S.A

4.25 x 3.25 x 0.25 in

I hear this comment a lot. Many people point out their grandparents or parents used one, even that they grew up having to iron their parents hankies. But they fell out of favor. And fair enough, not everyone likes the idea. 

But there most certainly  is a place for handkerchiefs in the 21st century. Even more strongly, I think the HankyBook is just the right form for it.

The second half of the 20th century was a golden age for disposable goods. Mounds of waste built up in landfills. Our oceans filled with plastic and paper goods that were used once and then thrown away. Today, 80% of everything we buy is used once and then discarded, abandoned to an eternity of waste, occupying space with no purpose, poisoning land and water.

It doesn’t need to be that way.

We can choose not to cut down millions of trees every year for facial tissues. We can choose not to use thousands of tissues for our allergies and colds, buying case after case of mostly virgin fiber paper and throwing it away.

We can choose to abandon these wasteful ways and find ourselves in a culture than values sustainability over disposability, reusing over repurchasing, long term health over quick fixes, real solutions over hi-tech gambles.

Handkerchiefs fit into the conscious, sustainable way of life as naturally as composting, growing vegetables, and any other principle of the modern eco-friendly life. Our grandparents used them because they were a part of the culture, the way it was done. We can reclaim that part of our pasts and help the next generation live the right way, without wasting, without polluting, consciously and conveniently.

That’s why the handkerchief does belong to life, in 2012 and beyond.

Many customers have written to tell us that their children have become so attached to their HankyBooks that they even sleep with them! Naturally that kind of feedback is very warming and great to hear.

With that in mind, here are some tips for you parents of young children or infants on how you can use the HankyBook :

1) Face cleaning

Babies tend to be messy eaters, and let’s face it, they’re just generally messy. Use the HankyBook to wipe their face clean after a meal or a snot-producing episode. They’ll be soothed and happy with the softness of the pages. Not only that, but you won’t have to throw anything away, and HankyBooks have enough material for several cleaning wipes.

2) Nose blowing

As you may know, babies need to blow their noses too. But they can sometimes be a bit messier than us adults. Using the HankyBook to clean up their mess will save money in that you can wash it and reuse it over and over, and the softness of the fabric and cute designs will have the child happy and clean in equal measure.

3) On the go

Babies can make a mess wherever you are, sometimes at the most inopportune moments. Carrying a HankyBook will help you get around that problem. It is easy and convenient to carry with you, small enough for a pocket and the protective covers assure you that whatever spills and messes you clean up won’t contaminate the rest of your stuff. And you won’t have to throw anything away out there.

4) Spill control

When you’re little, you may not have perfect control of your motor systems, or terrific hand-eye coordination. Result : spills are inevitable. Whether you’re at home at the dinner table, or in the car with a group of young ones, HankyBooks will help you clean up small spills and not have to worry about buying more tissues or paper towels. The beauty of reusables is that you can always carry it with you and you’ll save money in not having to buy it again and again.