Following on from my post about making your own extendable shower rod, I needed to get a shower curtain to complete the job. But which one? So many to choose from…
Keeping the shower curtain inside the shower
Starting my research at Briscoes I thought about getting a shower curtain with a weighted hem to help keep the bottom of the curtain inside the shower box. This page also recommends using magnets and clip on weights – but they seemed kind of fiddly.
Shower curtain effect: aka clingy shower curtains
Then I read this on a motorhome forum;
“It’s got weights along the bottom, is almost new but bend down to get the soap or shampoo and it shrink wraps you in a second”.
I realized then that polyester shower curtains are not good in a small space. The reason is something called the ‘Bernoulli effect’ which briefly says the downward flow of water results in the curtain blowing inwards. Having a curved shower rod helps prevent this, but it’s also important to avoid lightweight curtains.
PEVA shower curtains – thick, heavy and durable
The solution is to get the heaviest shower curtain you can – preferably made from polyethylene vinyl acetate (PEVA). The extra weight and stiffness of the vinyl minimises the ‘shower curtain effect’. Vinyl also doesn’t stick to your wet body if you accidentally touch it.
Another benefit of PEVA shower curtains – mould resistance
The added benefit of a vinyl curtain is that they don’t hold as much moisture as other fabrics. The water condenses and drains off them nicely. The last thing you want in a camper van is a damp shower curtain going mouldy!
In the end, I got this PEVA shower curtain (from Bed, bath and beyond) and I’m very pleased with it so far.
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