Natural Materials

Natural Materials

There are many environmental benefits to using natural materials, since they have the ability to replenish themselves over many generations.

After harvesting the resource and sometimes with the help of recurring processes, it will grow back on its own and can be harvested once again.

This makes natural materials one of the most sustainable choices available.

Read more about the natural materials that we have included in our product selection:

Acacia wood

Acacia wood

Acacia wood is a durable and sustainable material that has a wide range of uses and applications. Acacia trees grow easily and quickly, often without the need for pesticides or fertiliser, and can be harvested at a young age. They are adaptable in many different climates, which makes them more available than other types of trees. Additionally, thanks to their ability to capture and store carbon and nitrogen emissions, they are an eco-friendly choice for your promotional gifts.

Moisture resistant and easy to maintain over time, acacia wood is an ideal material for kitchenware items such as our cutting boards, salad bowls and cutlery. When selecting your acacia wood gift, you can opt for a more traditional look or you can choose to show your brand on unique looking items, like our stylish serving boards adorned with epoxy resin details. In addition, the laser engraving technique creates a luxurious effect that is guaranteed to leave a lasting impression.

Bamboo

Bamboo is one of the fastest growing plants (grass) and it can replenish itself within a year with minimum water needs and without the need of fertilisers to boost its growth. Since bamboo is naturally pest-resistant there is no usage of pesticides. Bamboo is a very renewable resource, strong and durable. It absorbs CO2 from the air and releases oxygen which improves the air quality. Bamboo is 100% natural and biodegradable.

Ceramics

Ceramics

Ceramic products have been used for many thousands of years already. Ceramic drink-/ tableware is manufactured using stoneware, earthenware or porcelain.

The material is diluted with water until it becomes liquid and after it is casted into plaster molds and placed in high temperature oven. Ceramic is a hard, brittle, heatresistant and corrosion-resistant material, making it ideal for every day products. It can be recycled and reused in multiple form.

Cork

Cork is the bark of the self-regenerating cork oak tree. It is ranked among the most durable organic materials with the property of stabilising the air temperature and humidity. It is a very flexible material and be treated in a simple natural way. It has good adhesive properties, making it easy to use in combination with different materials. In general the cork industry is regarded as one of the most environmental friendly. Cork is 100% natural and biodegradable.

Cotton

Cotton

Cotton is one of the most widely used types of natural fibres around the world to produce fabrics. The process starts at the cotton plant, where the soft, fluffy fibres wrap around the seeds. These fibres are collected and are then spun into yarn or thread to create soft, breathable and durable textile fabric.

Cotton fabrics are extremely durable and resistant to abrasion. The production of cotton is inherently non-impactful on the environment, since it comes from a natural fibre and is biodegradable.

Glass

Glass

Glass is a sustainable and budget friendly material. With different styles and sizes for any occasion, you can use these for when you are thirsty to help avoid single use items. Do your part by making this small change.

Glass is a great material that can be re-used which makes it a perfect match for our collection. easy to clean and long lasting.

Hemp

Hemp

Hemp is one of the oldest and most eco-friendly textile fabrics. It is made from fibres of the fast growing cannabis plant that is naturally pest resistant and that can grow without the assistance of fertilizers and pesticides. This makes it a 100% organic crop and therefore very environmentally friendly. The production process of the hemp fibres is a very sustainable one and also due to the fact that these organic fibres are 100% recyclable.

Jute

Jute

Jute is a long, soft and shiny bast fibre made from the jute plant that can be spun into strong threads.

Jute is the name of the plant or fiber used to make burlap, hessian or gunny cloth. After cotton, jute is the second most used natural fibre for textiles in the world and also one of the most affordable ones. Because jute is a completely natural plantbased fibre, it is biodegradable and will leave zero impact on the environment.

Oak

Oak

Oak wood is a type of hardwood coming from the oak tree. It is strong, heavy and durable. The noticable grain pattern make the oak wood easy to recognize. Oak trees can be found all over the world, making this natural and renewable material available in abundance. The trees can grow to a great size, giving a high yield of wood per tree.

Because of its longevity and durability, items made from oak will last a lifetime, reducing the need for replacement. The production of oak also requires no chemical treatment or other harmful industrial processes, making it a very ecofriendly solution.

Organic cotton

Organic cotton

Organic cotton is equal to cotton with the difference that it is naturally grown without use of any pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers or any other chemical. In order to know for sure that the cotton is indeed organic, manufacturers go through extensive supply chain verification by third-parties and only certified cotton can be marketed. Number of organic cotton farms is increasing fastly however still counts for a very small part of overall cotton production worldwide.

Slate

Slate

Slate is a mineral product / 100% natural. Its production process is very simple and has a low environmental impact (minimum manufacturing as it is handcrafted from the quarry). Natural slate can be easily recycled at the end of its life.

Wood

Wood

Wood is an organic material coming from stems and roots of trees and other plants that can be found all over the world. This strong, natural and renewable resource is therefore one of the most commonly used natural materials for construction, tools and to create consumer products.

Because of its composition it is very strong and durable. With careful management of forests and enviromental protection, the natural and renewable traits of wood make it a great sustainable material.