- Super soft & absorbent
- Antimicrobial fabric
- Hand stays clean & dry
- Hangs open or folded to dry
- Snaps to backpack
- Easy to clean, dries quickly
Kula Cloth® is for anybody who squats to pee. A pee cloth is a ‘leave no trace’ toilet paper-free option for peeing. Simply pee, then use your Kula Cloth to pat dry. No need for toilet paper. Leave the ‘shake it off’ dance behind. Forget ‘drip dry’. Once you try a Kula, you'll never go back.
Kula is made of only non-toxic fabrics and eco-friendly materials. The plain black wipe-side is soft, absorbent, dimpled polyester with absorbent cotton and bamboo viscose fibers beneath. It’ll absorb 10x its weight in water. This advanced silver-infused fabric is antimicrobial and resistant to odors. The colorful clean-side is waterproof fabric so no worries about liquid soaking through to your hand. Just pat dry and done.
Kula snaps to your backpack when not in use to dry out. Hang it open to show off your Kula style. The sun will dry and sanitize the cloth while you hike. Concerned about the wipe touching your pack or getting dirty? Or want to be more discreet about showing the wipe-side? Fold in half, wipe-side in, and snap closed.
The grey stripe on Kula is a special, retro-reflective thread. When you need to locate Kula in the middle of the night, use a light and Kula will shine back at you. To clean, simply hand wash as needed with a few drops of biodegradable soap (Dr Bronner's) and hang to dry. Kula can also be machine washed.
Specifications
Materials: Eco-friendly, non-toxic materials – bamboo viscose, cotton, polyester
Dimensions: 5.5 x 5.5 in. (14 x 14 cm)
Weight: 0.5 oz (14.2 g)
Made in USA
FAQ
1. What is Kula Cloth?
A pee cloth is a ‘leave no trace’ toilet paper-free option for peeing. Simply pee and use your Kula Cloth to pat dry - no TP left behind. In the wilderness (or even a porta potty), it's important to have good hygiene. Traditionally, we either pack in excess amounts of toilet paper or try to ‘shake it off’ or just ‘drip dry’. Neither of these are great options. A pee cloth is a simple way that we can stay comfortable and have a positive impact on the environment at the same time.
2. Who can use Kula Cloth?
Kula Cloth is for anybody who squats to pee (or uses a pee-funnel). Some people also use Kula as a handkerchief or a small washcloth.
3. When can you use Kula Cloth?
Kula Cloth is perfect for: home, camping, hiking, backpacking, rock climbing, mountaineering, mountain biking, boating, sailing, kayaking, whitewater rafting, fishing, hunting, motorcycling, motocross, going to concerts, rollerblading, golf, skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, ice skating, horseback riding, travel, expeditions, spelunking, canyoneering, running, frisbee golf, yoga, ATV riding, orienteering, curling, geocaching, treasure hunting and...
4. What is Leave No Trace?
Leave No Trace is the philosophy and skill used to pass as lightly as possible in the wilderness. As adventurers, it is our responsibility to protect and preserve our natural spaces, so everyone experiences it in a natural state. Many people carry toilet paper into the wilderness and leave it behind after use, believing that it will simply disappear. Often, curious animals dig it up and scatter it upon discovery. By using Kula Cloth, you can reduce the amount of toilet paper that you carry and use in the wilderness.
5. How do I use Kula Cloth?
Simply pee, just like normal. When finished, use the plain black dimpled side of Kula Cloth to absorb any residual pee. In the wilderness, good practice is to choose a spot 200 ft from natural water sources. If you’re squatting, it can be helpful to hold one trekking pole in front of you for stability. Since the clean/printed side is waterproof, you don't need to worry about any liquid soaking through to your hand. Kula Cloth is NOT for wiping anything other than pee. Do not wipe from front to back like you might with toilet paper - keep Kula entirely in the pee-zone.
Kula Cloth snaps to your pack using a durable, hypoallergenic plastic snap. If you want to be discreet about allowing the 'wipe' side to be visible, use the double-snap option to fold the cloth in half while it’s hanging on your pack.
Kula Cloth is a toilet paper substitute for peeing, not a toilet substitute. Do NOT pee directly onto Kula Cloth - it is meant to be used for drying off after peeing.
6. Will it be gross?
A lot of people are very skeptical the first time they hear about a pee cloth, but once you try it you’ll see it’s a game changer. It will completely uplevel your adventure game and you will feel clean and dry and never disgusting. Once you try a Kula, you'll never go back. Since Kula Cloth is made with highly advanced textiles that are specifically designed for hygiene, the fabric is antimicrobial and resistant to odors. This is a legitimate piece of gear, specifically designed to be used as a pee cloth.
7. Can I use Kula Cloth if I'm having my period?
Yes, the black color of the absorbent side will hide any visible menstrual blood. Use Kula in combination with a menstrual cup for a super Leave No Trace option while in the wilderness. If you do end up getting any blood on your Kula, just wash it with a few drops of biodegradable soap, and hang it to dry.
8. Why should I buy Kula Cloth when I could just use a bandana?
If you decide to use a bandana, that's totally cool. This is a completely personal decision. Honestly, the fact that you are trying to make less of an impact on the environment makes us extremely happy. The reason that people use a Kula is because, unlike a bandana, Kula is specifically designed to be used as a pee cloth. It is made from advanced silver-infused textiles that are purposely intended to be in contact with the human body. In fact, only one layer of our absorbent fabric replaces 3 layers of microfiber terry and 6 of French terry.
Most people, even those who have traditionally used a bandana, say that after trying Kula, they will never go back. Plus, Kula looks awesome hanging off your pack, it supports artists and organizations that make a difference, and it was intentionally designed as a real piece of gear - not an afterthought.
9. Is it hypoallergenic and eco-friendly?
Only non-toxic fabrics and eco-friendly materials (many are organic) that are manufactured and milled sustainably in the United States are used to make Kula.
10. How do I clean it?
For a day trip, there is no need to wash the cloth between uses. For the gentlest option, simply rinse with soap in the sink when you get home and hang it to dry. If you'd rather not hand wash, simply throw it in the washing machine when you get home (we recommend fastening the snaps closed so they don't get snagged in your washing machine). If you are on an extended trip, simply wash as needed with a few drops of biodegradable soap (Dr Bronner's) and hang to dry. If your Kula gets wet from rain, it can still be used while it is wet (it will act more as a 'wet wipe'). Kula dries very quickly. We recommend simply hanging it from a tree or from a trekking pole in the field. The UV rays from the sun will also help to 'sterilize' it as it dries.
Kula can be cleaned in a standard washer/dryer, but to extend the life of the product, please consider hand washing. No fabric softener, no bleach. Make sure to fasten the snaps on your Kula before you put it in the washer so that the strap does not get snagged.
11. Does the cloth show urine? Does it stain?
A black absorbent textile has been specifically chosen so that it does not show urine stains. If you are concerned about any visible bodily fluid on your Kula, we recommend using the double snap feature on the cloth, which allows you to fold the cloth so that the 'wipe' side is not visible while hanging on your pack.
The cloth launders easily and, unless it is subjected to a liquid that might normally cause major discoloration, it will not stain.
12. Is it disposable?
Kula is meant to be a reusable pee cloth. Use it as many times as you like. The idea of Kula is to reduce your dependency on disposable products (like toilet paper). When you feel it’s time to replace your Kula, please clean it and simply bring it to a location that recycles fabric.
13. Will it contaminate my backpack/things that it touches?
Due to the antimicrobial nature of the cloth, it is a much cleaner option than a traditional pee cloth like a bandana (which has no antimicrobial properties). The sun also helps to sterilize any bacteria on the cloth. If you are concerned about the cloth touching anything, fold in half wipe-side in and snap closed.
14. Does Kula Cloth attract bears or cougars?
Kulas have been extensively tested in the Cascade Range in Washington and have yet to lure a cougar or bear. However, like any potentially scented item, it could be easily stored in a bear bag or canister overnight. More likely, the smell of salt (from urine) may entice a goat or deer. We recommend hanging the cloth in a tree (to air out/dry) or keeping it away from any place where animals could be tempted to nibble it.
15. Is silver in fabric safe?
Kula feels very strongly that a product designed to reduce the impact on the environment should not cause more impact through the manufacturing process.
- It uses silver ions (Ag+) rather than silver particles
- The product relies on bound silver, so no free silver is released into the environment
- Non-toxic, non-sensitizing, and non-irritating to human skin
16. Can I use Kula for anything else?
We've seen people use their clean Kulas for a handkerchief, a sweat towel, a dust mask, and a bug swatter. If it's clean, it's fair game - but once you use it to wipe pee, we recommend keeping it only for pee. If you bring two on a trip, you could easily use one for a small towel and one for a pee cloth.
17. What if I need to use it in the middle of the night? How will I find it?
The grey stripe on Kula is a special retro-reflective thread. When you need to locate Kula in the middle of the night, use a light and Kula will shine back at you.
