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The Washcloth Upgrade You Didn’t Know You Needed

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Your washcloth is familiar. This net gives your hands another way to reach your back, with an open, knotted texture and the soap you already love.

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The African Exfoliating Body Net
Gather it. Open it. Make it your own.

A net held at both ends across a person's back
One end in each hand. A new way to reach.
Close view of the open knotted net
A closer look at the weave
01 / THE REACH

Watch the hands.
Then choose your tool.

A cloth over the shoulder. A net held at both ends. See the different hand positions for yourself.

WashclothOne hand over the shoulder
Ember & Root netAn end in each hand

Separate demonstrations, shown together. These are not a controlled performance test.

The African Exfoliating Body Net

Your soap. Your colors.
Your kind of shower.

Explore the net up close. Choose your colors and current bundle below.

Yellow African net with Ember & Root packaging
Why Ember & Root: body-net benefits and a back-reach demonstration
Loved by over 90,000 customers: African-net benefits
Karen L. customer review: It’s just what I needed to reach my back and it feels so good
Without and with Ember & Root: two back-washing demonstrations
A Better Self-Care Experience: net texture, lather and reach
Exfoliation Made Easy: wet and add soap, scrunch, extend, then rinse and hang
Close-up of the knotted African net weave
Four net colors hanging side by side
Black African net
Blue African net
Purple African net
Pink African net
Dark blue African net
Green African net
Yellow African net
Brown African net
Lavender African net
Cream African net
Orange African net
Gray African net
Coral African net
Olive green African net
Light blue African net

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The African net, in detail. Select your bundle colors alongside.

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African Exfoliating Body Net

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Features
  • Long, open net for a two-handed reach.
  • Knotted mesh texture for body exfoliation.
  • Use gathered in your palm or extended across your back.
  • Works with your usual body wash or bar soap.
Shipping
  • 1–3 business days to process your order.
  • Estimated delivery: 5–10 business days after dispatch.
  • US standard shipping is $7.99. Free on orders of $65 USD or more.
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02 / THE FEEL

A little texture.
A lot of possibility.

Get close to the open weave. Then watch how the net changes shape in your hands.

01 — Gather itHold it in your palm for arms and legs.

02 — Open itTake an end in each hand to wash across your back.

Start gently on damp skin. The feel is different from a soft cloth; choose the pressure that is comfortable for you.

Close-up of the knotted mesh construction
The weave, up close

03 / REAL BATHROOMS

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Customer review excerpt
“I needed to reach my back and it feels so good.”
Karen LambKaren Lamb
Verified buyerIndividual experience. Photographs below are shared by other customers.
A purple net spread across a bathroom towel rail
Opened up at home Photo: Kate S.
Coral and gray nets hanging in a shower
A color for each routine Photo: Jamie N.
Blue net mesh held open in two hands
Texture in hand Photo: Marilyn P.
Karen Lamb’s customer photo of her net
“It's just what I needed to reach my back and it feels so good.”

Karen Lamb Verified buyer

Soap lather from a net on skin
“It took about a week of consistent use before I noticed my skin was softer. I'm very pleased with mine.”

Desiree Shuga Verified buyer

A gathered net held in two hands
“My family Lovee the nets!! Skin feels so soft and clean.”

Latonya Cox Verified buyer

Rico Dawson’s black and blue nets hanging in a shower
“Ever since I started using it, my skin has felt softer and cleaner.”

Rico Dawson Verified buyer

A lathered net gathered in a palm
“I love it...Took a little while to get used to it with my small hands. I wish it was a little shorter.”

Terri Woodard Verified buyer

A net lathering an arm
“it feels good and leaves your skin velvety smooth.”

Chanda Peters Verified buyer

Exact excerpts from verified-buyer reviews of this product. Individual experiences vary.

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A SIMPLE FINISH

Rinse it.
Hang it open.

Rinse thoroughly after use, then let the net air-dry fully. Drying time depends on airflow and humidity. Replace it if the material becomes damaged.

Make it part of your routine

Good to know

Before your first shower.

How is this different from a washcloth?

The main differences are shape and texture. A washcloth is a compact piece of fabric. The Ember & Root net opens into a long strip of knotted mesh, so you can hold an end in each hand. A soft washcloth may suit you better if you prefer a less textured feel.

Will it feel too rough?

You set the pressure. Start light on wet skin with plenty of soap, and press harder only where you want more scrub.

It looks thin. Is there enough net?

It is an open net, not a towel, so it looks thin when you stretch it out. Bunch it up in your hand for a thick, soapy scrub, then open it out to reach your back.

How long is it?

About 40 inches. Hold one end in each hand to reach across your back.

How long does it last?

It is made to last up to a year. Rinse it and hang it open after each shower.

How much is shipping, and how long does it take?

US shipping is $7.99, and free on orders of $65 or more. Orders take 1–3 business days to process, then 5–10 business days to arrive.

What if I don’t like it?

You have 30 days to try it. If it is not for you, contact us and get your money back, even after use.

The African Exfoliating Body Net

A small change
you can hold onto.

Choose your colors and the current bundle that fits your routine.

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