A bit about us

Scrummi is proudly distributed in New Zealand by de Spa Cosmetics.  de Spa Cosmetics is one of New Zealands most respected and trusted suppliers and educators in the health and beauty industry. 
For over 35 years the family business has been based in Christchurch and we are excited to have Scrummi as part of our offering. 

Scrummi was chosen by de Spa Cosmetics as it is a forward thinking company with the same ethos for the environment and we share the same values:

Simplicity:  We know sustainability doesn’t have to be complicated.  From ordering your Scrummi biodegradable products to disposing of them after use, we always keep things as simple as possible

Accountability:  Sick of greenwashing?  Us too.  Scrummi worked hard to achieve B-Corp certification.  This proves that they currently meet high standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency.

Passion:  We LOVE our mission.  We LOVE the eco-friendly towels and other products Scrummi created.  And we LOVE working with people like you.  

Menschlichkeit:  Meaning ‘humanity’, Menschlichkeit which is all about treating every person as we would a friend.

A bit about Scrummi

In 2010, Scrummi stepped onto the scene, arming salons and spas with game-changing biodegradable single-use towels.  Picture this:  time saved, energy conserved, and your wallet thanking you!  All with one key mission, to liberate the planet from laundry.

Want to make your hair or beauty business more sustainable AND rid yourself of endless laundry?

You’re not alone!  After a chance conversation with a Scottish salon owner in 2008, Scrummi founder Rob Cooper realised that the expensive and inefficient laundry cycle in spas and salons was a huge problem — for salon owners, for staff, and for the planet.

He saw there was a real need for a credible, sustainable alternative to cotton towels.

As a 4th generation textile entrepreneur, he knew he had the background and the knowledge of disposable products to really make a difference…...and so he set about creating a product that would change the face of the beauty industry.

Rob’s goal was to produce a luxurious but sustainable and biodegradable towel that would work better than a washable salon cotton towel, while also improving productivity and hygiene.

It was important that the manufacture and supply of these towels were considered throughout the process to ensure that the entire life cycle had minimal environmental impact.

In 2010, after 18 months of testing and researching products with a local group of salon owners, the first Scrummi Towel was officially launched — a genuine biodegradable, disposable alternative to cotton towels for the hairdressing industry which reduces the environmental impact of salon towels by 90%.

From day one we recognised the importance of sustainability and ethics in everything that we do.

We verify the source of all of our products back through the fibre manufacturer and wood source to ensure our products do not contain wood from ancient forests or fibre from polluting factories.

Scrummi today: a global leader in plant-based, biodegradable towels.

Over 10 years later, Scrummi is a global leader, fully committed to sustainable product development and has expanded to meet all of the needs of a salon that wishes to be truly laundry free and sustainable.

Today, Scrummi is used by 1000’s of salons and spas (including industry leaders such as L’Oreal, Clarins, Toni&Guy and Champneys) and salon and spa suppliers across the globe helping them to reduce their impact on the environment.

Things we do for the planet

At Scrummi, our eco-warrior capes are always on. We've been on a green mission since day one, crafting biodegradable, single-use towels that help you and our planet! We're not just ticking boxes; we're playing our part in this global beauty revolution.

WHAT ARE THE TOWELS MADE FROM?

Scrummi towels are made from 100% soft and natural biodegradable wood fibres from certified sustainable sources.

HOW DO I DISPOSE OF THEM?

Scrummi towels are biodegradable so can go in with any biodegradable waste such as food, hair or brown card recycling.  The towels will decompose within 3 months under ideal decomposable conditions.  The towels can also be added to the normal rubbish for landfill where they will breakdown and leave no blight on the environment.

HOW DOES SCRUMMI SAVE ME MONEY?

Just imagine never having to wash a towel again – Click here for further info.

HOW ARE THEY PACKAGED?

As part of our on going mission to eradicate single-use plastics from our packaging most of our towels are packed in box boxes of either 500 or 700.  All towels are neatly folded and packaged ready to use and easy to handle when they arrive at your salon.

WHAT ARE YOUR DELIVERY TERMS?

All orders over $1000 (excluding GST) are free delivery.  For orders under $1000 there is a $10 delivery charge.  

WHAT’S SO GOOD ABOUT SCRUMMI TOWELS?

Scrummi towels are thick and plush and have the unmistakable hallmark Scrummi waffle texture, making Scrummi towels top of their class!

WHAT IS YOUR RETURNS POLICY?

If you’re not completely satisfied with your Scrummi order we will either replace or refund as long as as the products are in a re-sellable condition.