Even smaller than my little hankies, these mini hankies are truly tiny, and pair perfectly with my mini hanky pouch. Measuring 5.5 by 6.5 inches, they are about 3.5 by 5.5 inches folded in half. They should be small enough to fit in those frustratingly small front pockets in women's jeans! But also large enough to wipe your nose once or twice. These are the same fabric I use for my most popular hankies, the thin little bamboo hankies. Bamboo fabric is oh-so-soft, your nose and skin will really appreciate it!

The Facts:
Size: 5.5 x 6.5 inches (14 x 16.5 cm)
Count: 6, 12, or 24
Fabric: One layer of 70% bamboo/30% organic cotton interlock
Color: natural
Thread color: natural
(Custom sizes and thread colors are available, just send me a conversation.)

Washing instructions: Bamboo is sturdy and able to be washed and dried in hot temperatures. The fabric has been pre-washed and pre-shrunk, but bamboo may continue to shrink a tiny bit more. To avoid more shrinkage, you may want to wash in cool water and tumble-dry medium. Bamboo fabric (like all natural plant fibers) will increase in absorbency after it has been washed 5-10 times to remove the natural oils. Small amounts of bleach may be used when necessary. Choose a scent-free detergent and avoid all fabric softeners and dryer sheets. These chemicals coat absorbent fibers and make your towels and wipes less absorbent. They also pollute the air in your home and neighborhood. Yuck!

Why Bamboo?
Bamboo fiber is so soft and silky, it is like a cross between cotton and silk. It is more absorbent than cotton. It also has anti-microbial properties which fight mildew and other germs. It is eco-friendly to grow as you can produce a lot of bamboo quickly in a small area. Unlike conventional cotton, it is not a pesticide hog. What’s not to love?

The story behind my perfect little hankies:
For most of my life, I was a great consumer of paper facial tissues. Any time I had a cold would involve a lot of nose blowing until I had used up every box in the house, forcing my mom to go out and buy more. Garbage cans were always overflowing with used tissues (eww!). As I started my own family, I decided to use cloth diapers on my children. This led to an interest in other reusable products for the home, like cloth napkins and handkerchiefs. I first bought men’s handkerchiefs and stacked them folded in a basket. I found that they were too large and too thin for my liking. I started cutting up jersey fabric (old t-shirts work well) and used those instead. I liked them because they were softer and more absorbent than the handkerchiefs, but my husband still complained that they were still too thin. I made them even thicker by sewing two layers of fabric together, and we pronounced it perfect! Now we don’t have to stock up on boxes of Kleenex, and we never run to the store in the middle of the night for more tissues when we all have colds. When our hanky supplies run low, we just toss another load in the wash.

All items are sewn and packaged by me in my smoke-free and pet-free home.