Best Overall
Better Homes and Gardens Ultimate Shield Fabric Shower Liner
- With the look of a fabric liner and the durability of a vinyl backing, this liner offers the best of both worlds.
With the look of a fabric liner and the durability of a vinyl backing, this liner offers the best of both worlds.
- Its opaque design doesn’t let in as much light, so it may not be the best pick for darker bathrooms.
Its opaque design doesn’t let in as much light, so it may not be the best pick for darker bathrooms.
Our pick for the best shower liner, our very own fabric liner, checks all the boxes for function and fashion. It features a soft fabric with the practicality of a vinyl shower liner. The bottom hem is weighted and magnetic to keep the liner close to your tub or shower and prevent drafts.
The liner is easy to hang—just add your own hooks or rings. It fits standard shower and bathtub areas with either a straight or bowed curtain rod. The liner is machine washable on cold for easy care and comes in a variety of colors for a stylish look in any bathroom. Keep in mind that the liner doesn’t let much light through, especially when paired with a shower curtain, so it’s not the best pick if your bathroom is already dark.
Product details: Size: 70 x 72 inches | Colors: Aqua, beige, blue, blush, gray, white, tan, solid gray, solid white | Material: Polyester | Care: Machine wash cold
Best Budget
Mainstays Medium Weight PEVA Shower Liner
- The shower curtain liner features metal grommets, which give a polished look and help to resist tearing.
The shower curtain liner features metal grommets, which give a polished look and help to resist tearing.
- It’s not machine-washable.
It’s not machine-washable.
Shower curtain liners don’t have to be anything fancy in order to be practical, and you don’t have to spend a lot to get the job done. This pick from Mainstays is the best option for those on a budget. At just $5, the medium-weight plastic liner includes weighted magnets to hold the liner in place. Metal grommets prevent your hooks or rings from tearing the liner—a step up from the plastic ring holes of other budget options.
Keep in mind that this pick isn’t machine-washable, so if you notice any soap scum or buildup, you’ll need to wipe it clean with a damp cloth or replace the liner.
Product details: Size: 70 x 71 inches | Colors: Clear, frosty, white, ivory, gray | Material: Plastic | Care: Wipe clean
Best Splurge
River Dream Waffle Weave Shower Curtain with Snap in Liner
- This shower liner and shower curtain set is a coordinated pair that is easy to install.
This shower liner and shower curtain set is a coordinated pair that is easy to install.
- While the curtain comes in a wide range of colors, the snap-on liner is always white.
While the curtain comes in a wide range of colors, the snap-on liner is always white.
Consider this pick from River Dream for the ease of pairing a shower curtain and a shower curtain liner all in one. If you’re unsure how to put a curtain and liner together for your bathroom decor, this set makes it easy to set up a style.
The curtain is designed with split rings that allow the set to be hung easily without the need for hooks or the removal of the rod for installation. The set includes a curtain and fabric snap-on liner with a clear panel along the top for design to let in light while maintaining privacy. Plus, it’s available in 17 colors to match any decor. Keep in mind that the snap-on liner is always white, no matter which color curtain you choose.
The curtain and liner are made with a high-quality and heavy weight fabric to help them stay in place in the shower stall when in use. They are water-repellant and come in three sizes to fit any standard-size bathroom shower stalls. We appreciate that while these come in a set, you can purchase a liner replacement separately if yours needs a refresh.
Product details: Size: 71 x 74 inches | Colors: 17 colors | Material: Polyester | Care: Machine-washable
Best Weighted
mDesign Premium Waterproof Vinyl Shower Curtain Liner
- The liner comes in five different sizes to match most shower sizes.
The liner comes in five different sizes to match most shower sizes.
- It may need a few days of airing out to remove its plastic smell.
It may need a few days of airing out to remove its plastic smell.
There will be no water on the floor after a shower with this shower curtain liner from mDesign. There are 12 strong metal grommets and a reinforced top hem to ensure durability. The weighted bottom helps to keep the liner in place at all times, and if you’re using it over a bathtub, the magnets will cling onto the tub for extra security.
Clear vinyl comes in many thicknesses, referred to as its gauge. The higher the gauge, the thicker the liner. This liner is made of a durable, 10-gauge (0.01 inches thick) vinyl in clear or clear frost to pair with any style of shower curtain you choose for your bathroom decor. Keep in mind that many vinyl liners have a plasticky smell straight out of the package, so you may need to air this out to rid the smell.
The liner comes in five different sizes, but we recommend the standard 72 x 72-inch size if you’re not sure what dimensions you need. When it comes to maintenance, keep the liner fully open after each shower for thorough air drying, and wipe clean with a damp cloth whenever needed.
Product details: Size: 54 x 78, 72 x 72, 72 x 84, 72 x 96, or 108 x 72 inches | Colors: Clear | Material: Vinyl | Care: Wipe clean with damp cloth, line dry or lay flat to dry
Best with Suction Cups
Clean Healthy Living Premium PEVA Shower Curtain Liner
- In addition to the eight sewn-in suction cups, the liner includes three weighted magnets for added security.
In addition to the eight sewn-in suction cups, the liner includes three weighted magnets for added security.
- It only comes in one size.
It only comes in one size.
Bathing with a shower curtain liner that sticks to your legs isn’t ideal. Eight suction cups help this liner avoid that issue. The suction cups, alongside three weighted magnets, hold the liner in place as you shower, so you won’t experience any frustrating billowing. We appreciate that the suction cups provided will fold back on themselves if you find you don’t need them every time.
The liner comes in three light-filtering colors—clear, linen, and white—and one standard size to fit most showers. The top hem features rust-proof grommets for additional durability.
Product details: Size: 71 x 70 inches | Colors: Clear, linen, white | Material: Vinyl | Care: Wipe clean and lay flat to dry
Best Heavy Duty
Quiet Town Sun Shower Thistle Curtain
- This transparent liner comes in a variety of vibrant colors.
This transparent liner comes in a variety of vibrant colors.
- It’s the most expensive option on our list, and it’s not returnable.
It’s the most expensive option on our list, and it’s not returnable.
At 2.2 pounds, this 12-gauge liner is the thickest on our list. While there aren’t any sewn-in magnets or suction cups, the heavy weight of the liner itself is enough to keep it in place and prevent it from billowing or sticking to you in the shower.
The liner stands apart thanks to all the funky colors it comes in. While most transparent vinyl liners come in clear or neutral tints, the Quiet Town liner is available in several funky colors. You can choose a more subtle clear liner to pair with a fabric shower curtain, or pick a bright swatch like pine green or hot pink to stand alone.
Before purchasing, keep in mind that Quiet Town does not currently offer returns. If you want to make sure the liner you pick will match your style, you can purchase a $5 swatch card to test out different colors.
Product details: Size: 72 x 72 inches | Colors: 18 colors | Material: Vinyl | Care: Wipe clean with gentle cleaner
Best Machine Washable
Crate and Barrel White Shower Curtain Liner
- This shower curtain liner includes six sewn-in magnets for added weight and security.
This shower curtain liner includes six sewn-in magnets for added weight and security.
- This liner is washable, but it’s air dry only.
This liner is washable, but it’s air dry only.
If you are looking for an easy-to-clean shower curtain liner that will work in a bathroom set up with a tub as well as a shower, this liner does the job. The six sewn-in magnets along the bottom of the liner are evenly spaced and work to keep the liner in place to keep the floor free from water. Thanks to the additional magnets, the liner hangs straight and will not blow in when the shower is in use.
The coated polyester liner easily cleans up when tossed in the wash, but keep in mind that it’ll need to air dry.
Product details: Size: 71 x 71 inches | Colors: White | Material: Polyester coated with polyurethane | Care: Machine wash cold, line dry
Best Mildew-Resistant
Kenney Microban Protected Shower Curtain Liner
- The liner is treated with Microban to slow bacterial growth.
The liner is treated with Microban to slow bacterial growth.
- There's only one size available.
There's only one size available.
If you have a small, dark bathroom, chances are you've run into mold and mildew growth in your bathtub. While no shower curtain liner can prevent mold entirely, this pick from Kenney is manufactured with Microban additives to slow the growth of bacteria, extending the time between cleanings.
The plastic liner includes rust-resistant grommets and a weighted bottom to keep the liner in place. It comes in four colors: clear, frosted, gray, and white. Keep in mind, there's only one size available, so it may not be the best for taller showers.
Product details: Size: 72 x 70 inches | Colors: Clear, frosted, gray, and white | Material: PEVA | Care: Wipe clean