What you're working with

The Patchwork Shower Curtain is a 72" x 72" cotton curtain with a gridded pattern of colorful stripes and checks. It has 12 button holes along the top and comes in two colorways: Checks & Stripes and Blooms and Stripes. Because it's 100% cotton, it's breathable and has a soft, matte look rather than the slick finish of a plastic curtain.

That cotton construction shapes most of the answers below: how it hangs, how it handles water, and how you should wash it.

Hanging and liner questions

How do I hang the Patchwork Shower Curtain?

The curtain has 12 button holes along the top edge. Thread your shower curtain hooks or rings through those button holes and onto the rod, spacing them evenly. The 72" x 72" size fits a standard tub-and-shower opening, but measure your rod length and floor-to-rod height before ordering if your bathroom is unusually sized.

Do I need a liner with this curtain?

The supplied product information does not include a liner or water-resistance rating for this curtain, so treat it as a decorative cotton curtain rather than a waterproof barrier. A separate liner is the usual way to keep a fabric curtain from taking the brunt of shower spray. Choose a liner that fits your rod and hangs inside the tub; the curtain itself hangs outside it.

Will the button holes fit standard hooks?

The curtain uses button holes rather than grommets. Most standard shower curtain hooks and rings are designed to pass through button holes, but if you use oversized decorative rings, check that they fit through the openings before you commit.

Can I hang it with the pattern facing either way?

The supplied information doesn't specify a front or back, so the pattern is the main visual decision. Hang it so the side you prefer faces the room, and keep the liner between the curtain and the shower spray.

Washing and everyday care

How should I wash a cotton shower curtain?

The supplied product record does not include specific washing instructions, temperature, or drying guidance for this curtain. Check the care label attached to the curtain before washing, and follow it rather than a general cotton rule. If the label is missing, a conservative approach for cotton is a gentle cycle with like colors and line or tumble drying on low, but confirm against the label first.

How often should I wash it?

There is no supplied washing frequency for this curtain. A practical rule is to wash it when you notice dullness, odor, or visible soap residue, and to wipe down the liner more often since it takes the direct spray. Bathrooms with poor ventilation tend to need more frequent attention.

Will the colors bleed or fade?

The supplied information doesn't include colorfastness details for the checks and stripes. To reduce risk, wash in cold or cool water with like colors, avoid bleach unless the care label allows it, and hang to dry away from direct sun. Test any spot treatment on a hidden corner first.

Can I put it in the dryer?

Drying guidance is not confirmed by the supplied information. Cotton can shrink with high heat, so if you do tumble dry, use the lowest heat setting and remove the curtain while slightly damp, then hang it to finish. Air-drying is the safer default when the label is unclear.

Styling the patchwork pattern

What colors work with the Checks & Stripes colorway?

The Checks & Stripes colorway is built from colorful stripes and checks. Pull one or two of those colors into the rest of the bathroom — a towel, a bath mat, or a small accessory — so the pattern feels intentional rather than busy. Keep the walls and fixtures neutral if you want the curtain to be the focal point.

How do I keep a patchwork pattern from overwhelming a small bathroom?

Use the curtain as the only strong pattern in the room. Choose solid-color towels and a plain liner, and keep countertop accessories minimal. In a small bathroom, the 72" x 72" curtain will cover most of the back wall, so restraint elsewhere keeps the grid pattern from feeling crowded.

Can I coordinate it with other Brooklinen pieces?

The product information suggests rounding out the look with the Stripe Mix Patchwork Quilt. That pairing works if you want a coordinated textile story between bath and bedroom, but you don't need to match exactly — picking up one stripe color in a towel or rug is enough.

What if my bathroom is already colorful?

If your tiles or walls are already bold, the patchwork curtain may compete. In that case, choose the colorway with the quieter ground, or treat the curtain as the anchor and simplify everything else. The Blooms and Stripes option offers a different pattern mix if checks feel too geometric for the room.

Patchwork Shower Curtain at a glance

  • Patchwork Shower Curtain: 72" x 72" with 12 button holes Confirms the size and hanging method before you buy hooks or a liner.

    Patchwork Shower Curtain

    Patchwork Shower Curtain

  • Patchwork Shower Curtain: 100% cotton construction Explains the breathable, matte look and why care instructions matter more than with synthetic curtains.

  • Patchwork Shower Curtain: Available in Checks & Stripes and Blooms and Stripes The colorway choice is the main styling decision for your bathroom.