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The Green Collective

HANK - 4. AROHANUI by Natty

HANK - 4. AROHANUI by Natty

"In love with this product - I love using this beautiful Hank. It has had many outings and washes like a dream. Love it so much I bought more."

$18.90 NZD
$18.90 NZD
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Description

Meet HANK. Our reinvention of the classic Handkerchief.

✔ Incredibly soft, kind & lightweight
✔ A natural and sustainable product

Cut back on the tissues & grab these much awaited HANK before they sell out again.

SIZE 43cm square size makes these a super versatile product with multiple uses. 

HANK is presented in a recycled card envelope that fits inside a standard sized envelope & DHL satchel, for the most efficient gift giving - 17cm x 10.4cm

Other Uses:

FACE BLOTTER | POCKET SQUARE | GLASSES CLEANER | EXERCISING | DRY YOUR TEARS | ALLERGY SEASON | ACT OF CHIVALRY | NAPKIN | NECK COOLER | FUROSHIKI GIFT WRAP | MAKEUP FIX | DRY THE BIKE SEAT | GREEN THUMBS | DRINK COZY | BLANKY BUDDY | EMERGENCY COASTER | EMERGENCY DUSTING | EMERGENCY BUMPS & SCRAPES | ICEPACK | SNACK HOLDER | NOSE DRIPS | SWEATBAND | HANDBAG DECOR | EMERGENCY SHADE | DRY YOUR HANDS | FACE MASK

Dimensions

43cm square size .

HANK is presented in a recycled card envelope 17cm x 10.4cm

Designs + Artists

1. NATIONAL PARKS by Glenn Jones. This design will inspire the adventurous, evoke the nostalgic, motivate the dreamers and remind those far away of New Zealand's great outdoors. 

2. CHEETAH by Studio Soph. This iconic design is a very popular illustration and ceramic art by Sophie. Loved by all ages for the cheeky expression and colour palette.

3. JOY by Elizabeth Olwen. Joy spreads a message of positivity through words of affirmation. A calming, reassuring and inspirational floral design.

4. AROHANUI by Natty. A stunning hand drawn Tui design inspired by nature. A beautiful memento celebrating native New Zealand flora and fauna. 

5. FRIENDS PARADE by Suzy Ultman. Celebrating all friendships. Spreading a rainbow of care and love and connection. And cats.

6. SPRING by Belle Hawk. This modern abstract floral design is a favourite of ours. "Despite the forecast, live like it's Spring"

7. VINTAGE LURES by Kate Rhees. Celebrating the fun and artistry of old lures. Maybe you enjoy fishing, or have memories of rummaging through a tackle box. A way of preserving the past.

8. TANDEM BIKES by Kate Rhees makes you smile. A shared happiness as you pedal along. If you can ride a tandem together, you can accomplish anything together!

9. MEADOW by Beck of Fabric Drawer. This is an eye-catching floral print with a modern vibe. This timeless pattern is an instant staple across all seasons. 

10. BOUNCE by Gabriela 8. Introducing our MVP (Most Valuable Pocket) accessory, the ultimate sports-inspired HANK! Whether you're dribbling through daily errands or serving up style on the sidelines, its striking graphic of sports balls is guaranteed to score points with every wear!

11. MIDNIGHT BLOOMS by Jem Ennis. A masterpiece of florals that celebrates the beauty of nature in every pixel. Let the world around you bloom with joy and wonder and your style blossom with every step.

12. CHECKMATE. Strategise your next move in the palm of your hand. Perfect for spontaneous game nights or playful moments during your daily adventures. Embrace the fun and let the games begin!

13. LUCKY CHARMS. A scatter of symbols for the hopeful and the brave.
For the one starting something new. Sitting a test. Launching a business. Boarding a plane. Or simply believing things might turn out just fine. Tuck it into a pocket as a quiet reminder for those who might need a small boost of courage.

14. FORGET-ME-NOT. Blue forget-me-not’s have long marked quiet strength and enduring love. A symbol of remembrance for sentimental souls, this HANK is for someone you carry in your heart, or holding someone close across distance. Gifted when words feel small.

Care Instructions

Recommended washing depends on how you have used it. For most uses, feel free to simply throw into your regular cold wash. 

If you have used it for a heavy cold or emergency first aid then a pre soak is useful. Soak in warm water for 30mins with a drop of detergent. Let that absorb in and simply rinse or then pop into your regular wash.

EXTRAS:

Line dry - suns own natural sanitiser.
Iron - iron out crinkles.

Shipping (FREE over $95 in NZ)

Spend $95 for FREE SHIPPING in NZ.
Standard is $9.  Rural $14. 

International Rates available.

4. AROHANUI by Natty. A stunning hand drawn Tui design inspired by nature. A beautiful memento celebrating native New Zealand flora and fauna. 
Arohanui in te reo Maori translated as 'lots of love', with deep affection. 'Big love' or 'great love'.

HANK is our reinvention of the classic handkerchief. So soft you will want it near your face, and beautiful enough to pull it out in public. Each design carries meaning making them wonderful to give as a gift.

✔ 100% Soft Organic Cotton - nothing nasty near your face
✔ 14 Amazing Designer Prints - made to be noticed
✔ Incredibly Soft and Lightweight - kind on sensitive skin
✔ A Natural and Reusable Product - toxin free

Here is what I love most. Each HANK replaces 1000’s of tissues and serviettes. We need to talk about what’s actually touching your face everyday. Tissues are the fast fashion of face care and your nose deserves better. Most paper tissues contain bleach and chemical additives to improve strength, softness and absorbency. The more conditioning, the more ingredients that can irritate your skin. Whenever I walk my nose drips so I also need something that won’t dissolve and fall apart.

This is sustainable living that doesn’t look boring. HANK is the eco-friendly alternative to all those single-use tissues and serviettes. They are the Swiss Army knife of everyday carry items. Historically people never left home without one or two and I can list 99 uses that aren’t your nose! Not just a nose-blower (although it does that brilliantly), a single square of fabric can do so much more.

Perfect for: hayfever season · glasses cleaner · gifting · weddings · neck cooler · drink coaster · emergency everything · make-up fixes… Easy to wash and reuse.  See our top tips for more help.

“Beautiful designs, quality hanky. It’s a statement piece I always want to pull out of my pocket!”Danielle ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

PACKAGING: HANK is presented in a recycled card envelope that fits inside a standard sized envelope & DHL satchel, for the most efficient gift giving. 

SIZE: 43cm square with a rolled hem, making these a super versatile product with multiple uses.

Ethically handmade in India by a Fair trade, Fair labour family business. We have supported them since 2015.

Time to rethink the humble hanky 

If you don’t already carry one, now’s the time to make it a habit. Our HANK handkerchiefs are absorbent, soft, easy to wash and fun to carry whether you're a sweaty mess, a snotty mess, or just stylishly prepared.

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Sniff you later, tissues.

It takes years to make one tissue & just a few seconds to use it before it's thrown away. And, it's estimated you blow your nose 1233 times a year for an average adult. Scale that to a global population and the numbers are huge!!


"For most of human history we have carried around the multi-purpose cloth. Incredibly versatile for hay fever, sweat, dust, spills, shade, tears, takeaways, glasses cleaner, accessory or mini towel. With so many uses it's quite shocking that we have almost eradicated it from our everyday lives."

Customers rate us 5.0/5 based on 1109 reviews.

handkerchief n.
hæn kart/af-t/if (pl. handkerchiefs, handkerchieves)

1: a small square piece of cotton, linen, silk, or other finely woven material, used for personal purposes (such as blowing the nose) or as a clothing accessory.

A pocket-handkerchief, mouchoir, nose-wiper, a corah, a clout, a kerchief, maybe muckender, monteith, fogle, foulard, stook, or simply a hanky. Pronounced with a cheefor a chif. There are 99 uses for a HANK and a cold is only one.

The more we learn about what is in our cosmetics, cleaners, perfumes and air fresheners the more we seek out natural alternatives. Forever chemicals are being shown to accumulate in our bodies, and when you use these items against your most delicate skin you can absorb the most.

Cambridge and Duke Universities studied the effects of water, footprint, energy and waste. In every category they concluded a hanky the more sustainable option.

Let customers speak for us

from 1109 reviews

These cloths are a joy to use and admire - love the patterns and the usefulness

Simon Ederney
Swedish Dishcloth SPRUCE - Flowers For You
Fantastic dish clothes

Fantastic dish cloths , they look lovely as many patterns to choose from and are extremely practical. They wash up really well so environmentally friendly. I will be ordering more!

Bernadette Braunton
Swedish Dishcloth SPRUCE - Strawberry
Cool design and super functional too

I bought these initially because I loved the design and thought they’d look great in my kitchen. They do - but even better they work really well too. I use one for a couple of days then chuck it in the dishwasher and switch to a new one. They dry quickly and so far my first lot have lasted nine months and are still going. I like the idea of using them as weed mat in the garden when I’m done with them and letting them break down to compost too.

Nichole Phelan
Swedish Dishcloth SPRUCE - Harvest by Shuh Lee
Lovely teatowels

Lovely teatowels - I bought one at a market, and then bought two more a month or so later. They are well-made, soft and ACTUALLY DRY your dishes, as well as being pretty. I also like that they have a loop at one end for hanging them onto a hook.

Sophie J
Tea Towel #60B Basket Style
Quality Products - Speedy Delivery

Outstanding quality - these cloths last for years and may be composted once they wear out. I appreciate the speedy delivery too!

Jill Tuwhare
Peony Solid Colour SPRUCE - Set of 2 Dishcloths
Exceptional quality rarely found these days in kitchen cloths

Exceptional quality rarely found these days in kitchen cloths. Makes a classy, as well as environmentally-mindful gift.. I paired this towel set with complimentary Swedish dishcloths and Emma's thoughtful gift-wrapping and was a real hit!

Susan Hunsberger
NEW Tea Towel + Kitchen Towel ‘Other Half’ SET
Great experience shopping with the Green Collective

Great experience shopping with the Green Collective. I had not been organised enough to get my shopping done for Christmas but Emma was amazing and had everything packed and shipped for next day delivery! The towel is a little smaller than my other bath towels but very absorbent and the wedge pouch made a great gift for an avid swimmer. Spruce cloths were a fun addition to prezzies

Gemma
The Green Collective
Fantastic opportunity

This was a fantastic opportunity to purchase a range of goodies from green collective. I bought a range of spruce cloths, a towel and a "wedge" pouch. These were all dispatched extremely quickly (esp. for the time of year!) and are all great products.

Anonymous
GIFT CARD
Choices Galore

So many designs to pick from. The issues was, which ones to keep and which ones to gift.

Anne
Mystery Box of SPRUCE (18 Top Selling Designs)
Love supporting an amazing business

Love supporting an amazing NZ based business with an awesome mission

Anne
The Green Collective
Great for personalised gifts!

I have so many of these and love the joy of getting the next favourite design out of the kitchen drawer. Gifted a couple to a coworker as a small Christmas gift and was so cool to be able to choose designs to match her interests/personality.

Anonymous
Swedish Dishcloth SPRUCE - Leopard
Brilliant!

Love our big bag and the wedge! Bought to carry around all my babies stuff, & the wedge has been perfect for keys, phone etc. thank you!

Caitlin Coughtrey
Wedge Bag - Yellow
Bubble Buddy - Soap Dish

I was at an Expo in Christchurch recently and I saw this amazing soap dish in a real cool funky colour - yellow. Well I had to get it. It is made from recycled plastic and what I like about it is that it allows the soap to sit in a separate draining dish, so the soap isn’t swimming in water, but better still is that the draining dish pulls out and on it’s flip side is a grater so any soap remnants can be grated into warm water which makes laundry detergent - fantastic !!

Bridget
The Green Collective
Wouldn’t be without these amazing cloths

Went to the Green Expo recently & purchased these awesome green cloths. I was pleasantly surprised to see how well they performed, so well we went back the next day and purchased more. They wash up well in the dishwasher & after a soak hard stains seem to vanish. We have a stainless steel bench and it’s a breeze wiping it down (leaves no smears & drys quickly) - how exciting to find such a versatile dishcloth that isn’t too expensive considering what you pay for chuck away cloths/sponges at the supermarkets. Lovely ladies who were selling these Green Cloths & for a good affordable price. Beautiful designs and are the perfect size for my hands. I have kept two stored away for backups. They do good cleanups on most surfaces. Love Love Love my new dishcloths. Thanks Emma and team for a good product.

Rochelle
The Green Collective
Love the back story and the crazy colours!

Love the back story to these towels (about using surplus yarn) and the bold colour palette that results. I’m usually a more minimal and neutral girl but I saw these colours and patterns and thought why not?! They make me feel happy and they’re a bit of fun.

Kim
Bath Towel #73 Tulip Quilt

  • Did You Know:

    27,000 trees are cut down daily for tissues.

    Cotton is related to the Hibiscus plant. By-products are processed into edible oil and animal feed.

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  • The transformation from tree to tissue is a chemically-intensive process that creates a number of pollutants including:
    • Nitrogen oxides
    • Sulfur compounds
    • Chlorinated compounds
    • Dioxins
    • Heavy metals

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  • Approximately 50% of the tissue market consists of facial tissue, napkin and paper towels, with the other half being toilet paper.

    63% of Americans go through 2 or more tissue boxes per month. I know what I’d prefer to find in the washing machine.

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“These are just so gorgeous, the colours are bright and vibrant. I already have one myself and loved it so much I came back to get more for gifts. Just brilliant, you will love them.” TWO RED SHOES