How to Care for your Handwoven Scrunchie
You’ve got your hands on a handwoven scrunchie from Threefold Designs - beautiful, soft, with an edge of 80s cool. Now what?
These aren’t your average fast-fashion hair ties. Every scrunchie is made by hand using loom waste and offcuts from my weaving practice - which means each one is unique, low-waste, and woven with intention. They deserve a little love, and with the right care, they’ll keep their shape and colour for a long time.
Here’s how I care for mine - and how you can too.
✂️ What Makes These Scrunchies Special?
Each scrunchie is woven from natural cotton - soft enough to wear all day, but textured enough to feel substantial and secure. No thin elastics or mass-produced fabric here.
They’re handmade in my Adelaide studio using leftover warp ends and offcuts - turning what would be loom waste into wearable art. This makes them part of my zero-waste, slow fashion ethos, which means no two are ever exactly alike.
So if you’ve got a favourite? Treat it gently. It’s kind of irreplaceable.
🧺 Washing Your Handwoven Scrunchie
Because they’re made from natural fibres and handmade, it’s best to wash them carefully. You don’t need to do this often - but if they get a little dusty or stretched from lots of wear, here’s what to do:
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Handwash in cold water with a mild detergent (like you would for lingerie or delicates).
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Gently swish it around - don’t scrub or wring.
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Rinse thoroughly and press gently between a towel to remove excess water.
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Lay flat to dry - this helps keep the elastic from stretching and the weave from pulling out of shape.
I don’t recommend machine washing unless you put it in a protective laundry bag on a cold delicate cycle.
♻️ How to Store Them
Scrunchies are super easy to store - and the great thing about these ones is that they hold their shape well. But if you want to keep them looking pristine:
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Don’t crush them under heavy items.
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Avoid storing them wet or damp - the fibres need air.
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You can even hang them on a hook or around a bottle of perfume to keep them handy and visible.
🖤 Slow Fashion = Long Life
What I love most about these scrunchies is that they’re small pieces of a larger story. They’re created from the threads of bigger woven works - carrying the same energy, texture, and soul as a full-length handwoven scarf. But they’re tiny, accessible, and totally wearable.
They’re also:
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Australian-made
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Eco-conscious
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And with some 80s inspired cool, just like the rest of my range.
Each time you wear one, you’re choosing handmade over mass-produced, and texture over throwaway. Whether you wear them high and dramatic, low and soft, or just as a wrist accent, they’re here to add that quiet drama to your everyday look.
Come See Them IRL
Want to see the full collection in person?
Pop by my studio at Collective Haunt on Saturdays - you can browse scrunchies, skulls, gender-neutral soy candles, and more handmade oddities. Or order directly online and I’ll pack your piece with love and care.
