Ecoelephant Products

​Over the years we have reduced our product offering and mostly make them on an order basis. We still have a small stock on some of the products. Please email and check with us.

Shweshwe bowl cover sets



Yellow makes me happy when I’m blue

Cover your bowls in style with this amazing Yellow shweshwe bowl covers.

Shweshwe bowl covers are amazing eco friendly alternatives to plastic wrap and they make a wonderful gift. The elastic around the cover will keep the cover on snug and tight on your bowls.

A nice touch for your family meals, picnics and potluck suppers.

They are great for raising dough, covering cooked food, storing, keeping the bugs off and covering leftovers in the fridge. They are single layered and is made in South Africa with the internationally recognized Three Cats Original Shweshwe.

Details
The set includes
All round covers in the set - 1 Large, 1 medium & 1 small bowl covers
Large - Approximately fits a bowl of diameter 25 to 30 cm
Medium - Approximately fits a bowl of diameter 20 to 25 cm
Small - Approximately fits a bowl of diameter 12 to 15 cm
Wash gently in cold water with a mild detergent when needed. If machine washing wash it with similar colors.

This product practices or provides the following Eco choices : Reused, Upcycled, Recyclable, low carbon footprints.
It is 100% compostable after the elastic and the sewing threads are removed.


Cotton bowl cover sets


Cover your dish in style with this awesome cotton bowl covers.

Cotton bowl covers are amazing eco-friendly alternatives to plastic wrap and they make a wonderful gift. The elastic around the cover will keep the cover on snug and tight on your bowls.

A nice touch for your family meals, picnics and potluck suppers

They are great for raising dough, covering cooked food, storing, keeping the bugs off and covering leftovers in the fridge. They are single layered and is made in South Africa with the approximately 230gsm 100% cotton fabric.

Details
The set includes all round covers
1 each of Large, Medium and Small sizes
Large - Approximately fits a bowl of diameter 25 to 30 cm
Medium - Approximately fits a bowl of diameter 20 to 25 cm
Small - Approximately fits a bowl of diameter 12 to 15 cm

Wash gently in cold water with a mild detergent when needed. If machine washing wash it with similar colors.

This product practices or provides the following Eco choices : Reused, Upcycled, Recyclable, low carbon footprints.
It is 100% compostable after the elastic and the sewing threads are removed.


Protea dish cover sets


Earth laughs in flowers

Dish covers are amazing Eco friendly alternatives to plastic wrap and they make a wonderful gift. The elastic around the cover will keep the cover on snug and tight on your bowls.

A nice touch for your family meals, picnics and potluck suppers.

They are great for raising dough, covering cooked food, storing, keeping the bugs off and covering leftovers in the fridge. They are single layered and is made in South Africa with 100% cotton fabric of approximately 230gsm fabric weight.

Details
A Set includes 2 round bowl covers and 1 rectangle dish cover
1 Small Round Dish Cover – Fits a bowl of approximately 14cm
1 Large Round Dish Cover - Fits a bowl of approximately 24cm
1 Large Rectangle Dish Cover - Fits a rectangle dish of approximately 35cm
Wash gently in cold water with a mild detergent when needed.

This product practices or provides the following Eco choices : Reused, Upcycled, Recyclable, low carbon footprints.
It is 100% compostable after the elastic and the sewing threads are removed.


Shweshwe dish cover sets


Cover your dish in style with this awesome shweshwe bowl covers.

Ecoelephant’s shweshwe dish covers are amazing eco friendly alternatives to plastic wrap and they make a wonderful gift. The elastic around the cover will keep the cover on snug and tight on your bowls.

A nice touch for your family meals, picnics and potluck suppers.

They are great for raising dough, covering cooked food, storing, keeping the bugs off and covering leftovers in the fridge. They are single layered and is made in South Africa with the internationally recognized Three Cats Original Shweshwe.

Details
A Set includes 2 round bowl covers and 1 rectangle dish cover
1 Small Round Dish Cover – Fits a bowl of approximately 14cm
1 Large Round Dish Cover - Fits a bowl of approximately 24cm
1 Large Rectangle Dish Cover - Fits a rectangle dish of approximately 35cm

Wash gently in cold water with a mild Eco-friendly detergent when needed.If machine washing wash it with similar colors.

This product practices or provides the following Eco choices : Reused, Upcycled, Recyclable, low carbon footprints.
It is 100% compostable after the elastic and the sewing threads are removed.


Shweshwe rectangle dish cover


Cover your dish in style with this awesome rectangle and casserole dish covers.

Bowl covers are amazing eco-friendly alternatives to plastic wrap and they make a wonderful gift. The elastic around the cover will keep the cover on snug and tight on your bowls.

A nice touch for your family meals, picnics and potluck suppers

They are great for raising dough, covering cooked food, storing, keeping the bugs off and covering leftovers in the fridge. They are single layered and is made in South Africa with the 100% cotton fabric.

Details
1 rectangle/ casserole dish cover - Fits a rectangle dish of up to approximately 35 cm in length and 20 cm in width

Wash gently in cold water with a mild detergent when needed.

This product practices or provides the following Eco choices : Reused, Upcycled, Recyclable, low carbon footprints.
It is 100% compostable after the elastic and the sewing threads are removed.


Shweshwe pouch


Thoughtful & colorful gift wrapping alternatives in South African way!
Awesome, reusable, light weight, pouch locally made from beautiful Shweshwe fabric.

Ecoelephant’s Shweshwe pouches are handmade in South Africa. It is made with the internationally recognized Three Cats Original Shweshwe, (100% cotton) and a double cotton drawstring. Use these Shweshwe pouches to wrap birthday and Christmas gifts.

Some of the uses of these pouches

1. Our shweshwe pouches can be used as small gift bags for small items like jewellery or as party favor pouches.
2. Perfect storage solutions for anything like coins, usb or small products.

Pulling out a stylish pouch out of your bag adds a cool factor. Zero waste life doesn’t have to be boring!

Detail
Approximately : 13cm ht/depth x 8cm width

Care Instruction
Preferably hand wash. If machine washing wash it with similar colors.

This product practices or provides the following Eco choices : Reused, Upcycled, Recyclable, low carbon footprints.
It is 100% compostable after the sewing threads are removed.


Hessian pouch /Jute Soap saver bag


Exfoliating Natural Jute Soap Saver pouch is a wonderful addition to your zero waste bathroom

Pop your soap in these hessian soap saver pouch and wash as you would normally. They gently exfoliate your skin as you wash and improve blood circulation effectively and carefully. Great for storing your soap in-between washes. Soap saver bag also helps you use up every last scrap of soap.

Detail
Locally made from hessian/jute fabric
Double cotton drawstring
Approximately 14cm (length) X 10cm ( breadth)
Can hold upto 200gm soap

Some other uses for these pouches -Perfect storage solutions for anything like coins, usb or small products. Hessian bags can be used as small gift bags for small items like jewellery or as party favor pouches.

This product practices or provides the following Eco choices : Reused, Upcycled, Recyclable, low carbon footprints.
It is 100% compostable after the sewing threads are removed.


Jute dish washing Scrub


Our natural & biodegradable scrubbies are locally made by a group of elderly women who are the sole breadwinners in those families affected by poverty.

These are locally made, beautifully hand knitted jute scrubs for scrubbing dishes or body. These scrubs effectively scrubs away leftovers from plates, pots and pans without scratching. They can be used as body scrub as well. They gently exfoliate your skin as you wash and improve blood circulation effectively and carefully. They are naturally biodegradable. After every use , wash the scrub in fresh clean water and line dry. They lasts for months and is recommended to be replaces every 3 months.

Details
Made from Jute twine
Size – Approximately 10cm diameter

This product practices or provides the following eco choices : Reusable, plastic free, compostable, zero waste, low carbon footprints

Shweshwe bunting


Shweshwe buntings are reusable, sustainable, Eco-friendly and locally made festive decoration. It add a gorgeous South African touch to your house, work and party. Our shweshwe buntings are handcrafted in Cape Town, South Africa from work from home mother.

Our reusable handmade buntings are a great sustainable alternative to paper or plastic party decorations. Fabric bunting is a decoration that you can keep and use for years to come. Add a couple of our rainbow bunting to your party kit, so you are fully sorted for any future party needs!!

Shweshwe bunting is a decoration made from Shweshwe 100% cotton fabric and hangs along walls or across space. Ecoelephants fabric buntings are made with the colourful traditional South African Shweshwe fabric. Our shweshwe bunting are made of triangles and attached to a cotton red string .The fabric is pre- washed, Da Gama Three Cat’s shweshwe and each triangle is individually handstitched on to the cotton string. Our bunting features double sided triangles with a vertical seam down the back. It can be placed anywhere and looks great from either side.

Details
Shweshwe small bunting spans approximately 1.86 meters in length. There are 10 triangles in total measuring 8cm wide and 9.5cm long.
Shweshwe large bunting spans approximately 2.86 meters in length. There are 10 triangles in total measuring 16 cm wide and 21 cm long.
They are package free!
Wash gently in cold water with a mild Eco-friendly detergent when needed. If machine washing, wash it with similar colors.

Uses of Shweshwe Bunting
Shweshwe buntings are perfect for garden parties, fetes, birthday parties, bridal showers, weddings, baby shower, engagement parties
Shweshwe buntings can be used  to decorate the interior of your house like a child's nursery
Shweshwe buntings add a vibrant touch to your market stall, markets
Shweshwe bunting can be used as a Christmas decoration. Rather than using imported products why not add our shweshwe as a christmas tree decoration or a mantelpiece decoration
Shweshwe buntings can make an ordinary afternoon tea at your house spectacular
Shweshwe buntings are perfect as a photo booth backdrops.

Locally made from work from home mother. #support #local #shweshwe bunting #shweshwebunting #fabricbunting #bunting



By choosing our shweshwe bunting
You are supporting a local business
Celebrating a Eco-friendly party
Supporting local economy
Showing your commitment to a low impact lifestyle
Supporting a work from home mother who sews for our business
Minimizing your environmental impact ( most of the Christmas decorations are imported )
Reducing waste ( by buying a reusable product)

This product practices or provides the following Eco choices : Reused, Upcycled, Recyclable, low carbon footprints.
It is 100% compostable after the sewing threads are removed.


Bamboo Toothbrush


Switch to Eco-friendly Bamboo Toothbrush

The world consumes an estimate of more than 3.6 billions of plastic toothbrushes every year, in which most of them end up in landfills and oceans, killing our animals and releasing dangerous toxins into the air. Bamboo is the fastest growing plant on earth.

Bamboo is stronger, lighter & durable. Bamboo toothbrushes are made of sustainable and biodegradable bamboo handle. The bristles are made from nylon and can be eco-bricked. Bamboo toothbrushes are naturally anti-microbial. The handles are smooth and comfortable to hold and the soft bristles make brushing pain free. Wiping the handle with a dry towel after use will ensure the longevity of your bamboo toothbrush.

Because it contains naturally-occurring antimicrobial agents, there is no need for using fertilizers or pesticides during its cultivation. Giant Panda consumes the soft bamboo shoots, stems and leaves as its main food source. Because bamboo is so abundant, sustainable and renewable our use does not impact on the food source of the Giant Panda (in fact they do not like the MOSO bamboo).

Details
Adult toothbrush are 17.5cm long
Kids Toothbrush are 14.5 cm long
Made in China
They are not branded and comes in a Kraft box with no engraving

With proper care, bamboo toothbrush will last as long as any conventional plastic toothbrush. It's suggested that you rinse your toothbrush after cleaning your teeth, dry the handle with a towel and store it in an upright position in an open-air toothbrush holder or any other dry area. Dentists recommend replacing your toothbrush every 2 to 3 months or when the bristles have frayed out of shape.

Face cloth


Eucalyptus print flannel face cloth

A great reusable replacement for paper facial tissues, wet wipes , single use cotton face rounds. They are an amazing way to reduce waste.They can also be used for make up removal, to wipe kitchen counter etc.

Locally made from 2 layer cotton flannel. They are soft and kinder to your skin.

Best for you , best for nature

Details

Size: 19 x 18
Has 2 layers of cotton flannel.
Made in Cape Town

This product practices or provides the following Eco choices : Reusable, recyclable, zero waste, proudly South African, low carbon footprints

Mesh Produce bag with shweshwe



A fabulous buy for a zero waste shopping
Mesh bags are reusable, lightweight shopper bag to replace single use plastic bags when buying and weighing, fresh loose produce from a store or market.

Detail
Approximately 25cm (length) X 16.5cm ( breadth)
Holds 1kg of fresh products
Double drawstring closure
Fabric is light-weight, hard-wearing, washable
Easy & convenient storage

Mesh bags offer high breathability and product visibility.You can also wash produce directly in mesh bag and place them straight into the fridge. Ecoelephant mesh bags can be used for multiple purposes like storing toys, crafts, and ideal for organizing . They can also be used as a small gift bag. If using them as washing bag please make sure that you are putting similar colors to the shweshwe at the top. The shweshwe fabric used for this pouch is washed but the color can still bleed.

By using these produce bags, you will spread awareness every time you visit the grocery store and save our planet one bag at a time!

Additional information

These bags are extremely lightweight so you don't need to worry about it impacting on the cost of the veggies when they go on the scale! Despite the light weight, they are extremely strong.

Mesh Bags are very practical for grocery shopping in stores especially weighing in grocery section, which mean that you answer fewer questions from the scale or till operator about what's in each bag, since they can see through the mesh.

This product practices or provides the following Eco choices : Reusable, zero waste shopping, proudly South African, low carbon footprints,ecobrick when it can no longer be used.

Bamboo Cotton Face Rounds


A gorgeous incredibly soft Eco-friendly alternative to disposable cotton rounds.

Our bamboo cotton make up removing pads are reusable, washable, cleansing pads made of 3 layer of bamboo cotton. They can be used for daily facial/skin cleansing, makeup removal, application of toners, astringents etc. Stains can be rubbed off with a boreseep soap/or our vegan laundry stain stick( smells amazing). Washing it in a gentle washing machine cycle or hand wash will prolong the life of the fabric. Use of mesh bag is recommended if it is machine washed. Do not tumble dry & do not use fabric softener.

By switching to reusable facial cleansing rounds you are taking a step towards a low-impact lifestyle!


Details
A set is 10 numbers of face rounds- 5 black and 5 white in with a mesh bag
Approximately 8 cm in diameter
Made in China

This product practices or provides the following Eco choices : Reused, Upcycled, Recyclable,Vegan.
It is 100% compostable after the sewing threads are removed.