JSK Introduces Australia’s First Transparent Silicone Reusable Straw

In a previous post, I compared the pros and cons of the different types of plastic straw alternatives currently available.  Research into this blog post led me into developing a kit of reusable straws that contained a mix of silicone and metal straws, straight & angled, that I could offer to JSK customers. I also asked my manufacturer to make the silicone straws with transparent silicone material. I believe that being able to see what you are drinking through your straw, does make a difference to its taste! Better still, being transparent, makes them easier to clean as you can easily see any dirty bits that you might have missed with the cleaning brush.

I am delighted to be the first to introduce the transparent silicone straw to the world 🙂  Our silicone straws are also made of premium LFGB quality silicone  (minimum standard required in Germany and is a better quality than the FDA standard required in Australia and the USA). What does this mean for you? No smell or funny taste and no worries about toxicity!

A transparent silicone straw is better than a glass straw for a number of reasons:

• Can bend without losing its shape.
• Feels gentle in the mouth with no chance of chipping a tooth making it a preferable option for children and the elderly.
• Can use for coffee and other hot drinks as silicone is quite heat resistant.
• More durable than glass as no chance of them breaking when carrying them around.
• Can cut them to the length you want to fit in your favourite cup or use as a cocktail straw.

There is the argument that it’s better not to use a straw at all for the environment which is quite understandable.  However, there are also some valid arguments for using a reusable straw, such as:

• Dentists recommend them for protecting your teeth against decay and staining as sugary drinks are sucked past the teeth.
• Hygenic reasons particularly when drinking from cups and glasses in public places like cafes, restaurants & pubs.
• For those who have a mobility disability in being able to bring a cup to their mouth and drink from it, hence requiring a straw.

There is the argument that it’s better not to use a straw at all for the environment which is quite understandable.  However, there are also some valid arguments for using a reusable straw, such as:

• Dentists recommend them for protecting your teeth against decay and staining as sugary drinks are sucked past the teeth.
• Hygenic reasons particularly when drinking from cups and glasses in public places like cafes, restaurants & pubs.
• For those who have a mobility disability in being able to bring a cup to their mouth and drink from it, hence requiring a straw.

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