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I’m a single woman who lives alone, so, objectively, my bathroom should be an oasis. I don’t have babies or pets to bathe, I don’t have a live-in boyfriend and their particular brand of hygiene (or lack thereof) to deal with, and both the cleaning schedule and decor are up to me. And yet, it’s still one of the most difficult rooms in my apartment to deal with. Making a bathroom feel like it reflects my personal style, while keeping it a functional space, has been a challenge in every place I’ve lived.
One of the accessories I’ve successfully used to express my ~aesthetic~ in the past is a shower curtain, but my current curtain has been looking a little faded lately. Which is what led me to look for a new one, and that’s how I ended up stumbling upon Quiet Town, the modern bath accessories brand I didn’t know I needed. One of their Sun Shower curtains brought so much light and color into my bathroom it’s now my favorite room in the apartment.
We like
- Playful modern color palette with brightness and transparency
- Sturdy material made from non-chlorinated EVA
- Thick ply for a plastic curtain but still flexible
- Hand-stitched details give the curtains a high-end feel
- Dramatically brightens a bathroom without a renovation
We don't like
- Full transparency isn’t always ideal
- Final sale policy will make it hard for some buyers to commit
- Brass grommets need harder-to-find gold or brass hooks to avoid a mismatch look
What Makes the Quiet Town Sun Shower Curtain Different
Kind of like Our Place for your bathroom, Quiet Town has brought high-quality production and bright, contemporary colors to the sometimes stuffy bathroom accessories space. The brand’s emphasis on sustainability was also an eye-opener for me when it comes to shopping for non-toxic plastics in product categories like shower curtains. In order to solve two problems at once—environmental and aesthetic—Quiet Town founders Michael and Lisa Fine created their long-lasting, super sturdy shower curtain out of EVA polymers that are chlorine, PVC and BPA-free.
That means the production of these particular polymers isn’t releasing more harmful, toxic chemicals into the environment when they’re produced (it also means they can be more easily recycled and reused at the end of their lifecycle—more on that later). Though Quiet Town now makes quite a few products, the Sun Shower Curtains are one of the original items from the brand, and they’re also some of the most versatile. Designed to be used either as a primary shower curtain (how I chose to use it), or as a liner for a thicker cloth curtain, these come in bright colors that are also transparent, easily solving my light issue. They have a whole array of contemporary colors to choose from, that are somehow both vivid and see-through, but I opted for Cloud, which is a peachy pink.
The Material Quality Is Where It Really Stands Apart
Unlike the thin, cheap clingy liners we’ve all bought at Target or CVS (guilty), not only does this curtain not stick to me while I’m trying to shampoo, it also doesn’t get stuck to the side of the tub when it gets wet. That’s because Quiet Town uses a thicker weight than most plastic curtains – their 12 gauge polymer is sturdy enough to block out the water from hitting my bathroom floor, and still pliable enough to let light in the rest of the time. Now, there are plenty of people who won’t like the fact that the curtain is completely transparent, and it doesn’t work for all living arrangements. In that case, Quiet Town has plenty of canvas curtain options to add on or shop for instead.
The Details That Make It Last
Most plastic shower curtains I’ve had in the past have been tossed for two reasons: mold and mildew began to take hold at the bottom of the curtain, or enough of the holes in the top blew out, so the hooks could no longer hold it up anymore. As mentioned earlier, the thickness of this particular curtain solves both of those issues, particularly when it comes to the holes where the hooks slot in.
In the Quiet Town version, these are fortified with 100% brass grommets (made in Turkey), so overall sturdiness is 100% increased. And since the curtain doesn’t get stuck to the side of the tub, there’s less of a damp area, constricted for mildew to grow. These improvements help the liner last a whole lot longer, meaning less curtains need to be thrown away, and the hand stitched details and embossed QT logo also make it feel more like a permanent item you want to keep around.
One of the only other very small quibbles I could possibly find with the curtain (I’m a reviewer, trained to look for potential drawbacks) is the brass grommets might drive an OCD person crazy if they only have nickel or steel hooks. Ok, yes I’m talking about myself—I didn’t pay close enough attention to realize some of the Sun Shower colorways don’t have a choice of nickel or brass. The one I went for, Cloud, has brass grommets and I have silvery shower hooks, so while some people won’t mind this, the clashing drove me a little crazy.
Luckily, you can solve this by grabbing a set of Quiet Town’s oversized, effortlessly cool shower hooks, which come in brass or stainless steel, or simply picking a color that has the option for nickel or brass grommets. Some colors also have a length option, standard 72” x 72” as well as the longer 72” x 84” format. All of the curtain options, both the canvas or Sun Shower, have rounded edges, and the Fine’s compare this cut to old-fashioned sails, a nice connection to some of the brand’s visual nautical themes.
Shopping Small (And Local) Really Matters
The fact that Quiet Town is a husband-and-wife startup appealed to me from the start. Lisa and Michael Fine were initially based in Brooklyn before relocating to the Bay Area, a trajectory that resonated with my own path. And particularly because they're working with plastic, metal, and cloth, a small company setting up thoughtful, quality-first supply chains in these materials helps push the broader home goods category in a better direction.
They source American makers for additional collaborations, and connect with artisans in India and Portugal for products like artisan rugs (woven from yarn made entirely of recycled plastic bottles) and design-forward towels and blankets.
Before this curtain, I had a thick cloth curtain with a heavy inner lining — and it was blocking light across that entire side of the bathroom. The fabric would get wet, need laundering, and the whole setup felt heavy and closed off. Bringing genuine design and sustainability to a plastic curtain is actually inventive, and Quiet Town deserves credit for being first. The Sun Shower is already a bestseller - clearly I'm not alone in wanting to ditch cloth in the shower entirely.
One caveat worth noting: all Sun Shower curtains are final sale. In a DTC landscape where free returns have become the norm, this may give some buyers pause, especially without the ability to see the transparency level or color in person first. Ordering a sample or leaning on the product photos carefully before committing is worthwhile.
Quiet Town Sun Shower Curtain FAQs
Is the Quiet Town Sun Shower Curtain worth the price?
Yes, especially compared to the cheap plastic liners most people replace every year or two. The thicker EVA gauge, brass grommets, and hand-stitched construction make it significantly more durable than anything you'd grab at a big-box store. It's an investment that should last for years rather than months.
Is the Quiet Town curtain actually see-through?
Yes, the Sun Shower curtains are transparent. That's one of their core features: they let natural light pass through while still blocking water. If full privacy is a priority, Quiet Town offers canvas curtain options.
Does the Quiet Town curtain get moldy?
While this wear is inevitable, it's significantly more resistant to mold and mildew than thinner plastic curtains.
Can the Quiet Town Sun Shower Curtain be returned?
All Sun Shower curtains are final sale.
Why You Should Trust Us
At The Quality Edit, we do the legwork so you don't have to. Our writers and editors spend hours testing, reviewing, and researching products to bring you only the most honest recommendations. This review was written by Caitlin White, a TQE contributor who purchased and installed the Quiet Town Sun Shower Curtain in her own bathroom. Caitlin documented the before-and-after difference firsthand and tested the curtain over an extended period across daily use.
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