RIP soggy paper straws, the Stretch Stick has officially launched in Australia!
Socialites no longer have to suck it up, and can now sip back and relax with the introduction of Australia’s very own Stretch Stick!
The Stretch Stick, is a super cute, collapsible metal drinking straw, designed to help Australians enjoy their drinks at their own pace while they’re out and about!
Founder of the Stretch Stick, Sydney local Diana Gligorov, says her motivation behind creating the premium straw line arose from the recurring problem of the dreaded soggy straw.
“I would be out at a restaurant with my girlfriends or grabbing an iced coffee at work, and drinking through a paper straw was such an irritating experience,” Miss Gligorov says.
“Rather than being able to savour every sip of your drink, a paper straw practically forces you to drink quickly or not at all.”
“It’s a first world problem but a cocktail costs close to $30 nowadays and especially in this economy I do not believe we should be rushed through it.”
“I had a look at what was available on the market, and I couldn’t find a sustainable, dependable, aesthetically appealing drinking straw that met all environmental, functional and lifestyle customer needs.”
As a result, the Stretch Stick was born, which differentiates itself further from other reusable straws on the market through its cute, compact case and ‘stretch to your cup size’ ability.
The former Senior Risk Manager was recently made redundant and will use her payout to fund her business with the hope to expand the product range to include more products that significantly improve the user experience of other existing eco products that exist today (wooden cutlery, watch out). She says the Stretch Stick’s functionality makes it convenient and easy to use anywhere and everywhere.
“Each Stretch Stick comes in a cute, mascara-like case that you can easily throw into your bag or attach to your keychain so you can savour every sip (sustainably) while you are out and about,” Miss Gligorov says.
“To use, simply open the case, expand the Stretch Stick according to your cup size and sip via the silicone tip.”
“Once your drink is finished, simply clean with the collapsible brush included or pop the Stretch Stick back into its case to clean at home later”
The Stretch Stick is now available for sale at $29.99 in multiple colours via www.stretchmeco.com .
You can also view or purchase via @stretchmeco on Instagram, Tiktok and Facebook.
