Scoubidou

Scoubidou referred knotted objects (especially key chain) made ​​of colorful plastic bands ( actually thin-walled PVC tubing). Probably the first scoubidou tinkering spread from France to the Saar. It had already been created in the 1980s Scoubidous of insulation of electric wires or wool threads.

The name is from an eponymous hit the cabaret singer Sacha Distel (1933-2004) come whose fans wore little braids from guitar strings.

Health risks

The scoubidou - knotting is 2004 come under criticism because the plastic bands used plasticizers (phthalates) contain hazardous to your health and increase the risk of cancer, in which children are particularly vulnerable.

• For this reason, the cords are to be taken and aired out before use from the package. Children should not take by mouth the Scoubidous.
• Ökotest has the release at a fairly high temperature of 50 ° C measured. At room temperature, however, the release is substantially lower.

Brand cords from companies such as Kim Play, Potentier or Marki have a checkmark and smell less. Brand new are also bio- cords, which can, however, rare to find.