Upgrade your pocket game with our trendy Handkerchiefs



Welcome to our blog! If you're reading this, it's likely because you received a handkerchief as a gift during the holiday season. At first glance, this may seem like a strange or even outdated gift, but we're here to show you the versatility and usefulness of the humble handkerchief. Whether you're looking for a more eco-friendly alternative to tissues or simply want to add a touch of elegance to your wardrobe, the handkerchief can be a valuable addition to your daily life.

Keep reading to learn more about the practical applications of this timeless accessory:

Eat on the Run

Run out the door with your morning toast on one, wrap your leftover filled roll to finish later on, takeaway carry the cinnamon scroll with your keep cup coffee AND the handy HANK can even clean your hands and mouth afterwards. Job done.

Wipe away Sweat

Whether you glow, perspire or sweat there is a much classier way to look under control by using a classy

HANK to mop the brow and top lip.

Not just for you to stay cool, it's for the rest of us to feel more comfortable around you if you happen to be a super sweater. 

Protect from Dust, Sand and Pollen

If the wind gusts unexpectedly, pull out your HANK to protect you. Whether on holiday, out hiking or at the beach those particles can get in everywhere!

Wear it cowboy style to cover your nose and mouth and carry on with the task.

Emergencies BIG and small

Stop bleeding - quick tourniquet it.

Quick polish shoes on your way to a job interview.

Tie things together - broken bag zip, tent pole, hands...

Nose bleed.

Clumsy spill - for the quick grab & swipe clean of your phone, friends couch, dinner shirt.

Summer Shade

Sun comes out but no hat? Protect your scalp or back of your neck with a quick HANK hack. Tie knots in the 4 corners to make a HANKy Hat.

Or, if you hat is too loose and the wind is picking up, tie the HANK around your head and pop your hat over top to keep it tight!

Tool Box:

You can use a HANK to wipe sweat, clean glasses, bandana, catch a runny nose, dry hands, sun shade, rob a bank, wipe tears, hide evidence, groom your pet, elevate your look, wave to people, accessorise, snuggle blanket, blindfold, filter water, start a fair pistol duel, sentimental memento, for a grieving friend, takeaway container, neck cooler, towel, ice pack, wet wipe..

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About The Green Collective:

The Green Collective: Sustainable products designed in Nelson, NZ since 2014

Every product we sell gets used in our house. Every single day. But I was so bored of beige, boring reusables.

That’s where it started. Back in 2014, we couldn’t find eco products that were actually built for real family life. Tough enough to survive three boys, a cat called Kiki and our five chickens (Maudie, Bertha, Honey, Sheila and Mabel). 10+ years ago everything eco was beige. Think back to stainless steel drink bottles and the original totes. All were plain to signify that they were in fact ‘eco’. We discovered certified eco inks and processes that allowed colour to be added safely so we could create art on our sustainable designed products.

The rules were simple: we had to want to use the products ourselves, and they had to handle our months of testing and trials.

Our Impact:

Since 2014, The Green Collective has:

Kept 174 tonnes of waste from ending up in landfill!

Taken over 9 million single-use plastic bags out of circulation. That’s nine million plastic bags that didn’t end up in oceans or blowing down our streets. Mind blown.

Cut down on more than 143,000 plastic sponges - meaning no more microplastics sneaking down your sink. (Your dishes, and the fish, say thank you.)

Saved 17.7 million single-use tissues from being used once and tossed. Who knew tissues could add up like that?

The impact of these achievements is significant. They demonstrate that small actions can lead to substantial change over time. Every plastic bag that is kept out of circulation contributes to a healthier environment. It’s a reminder that conscious choices matter.