Materials

Discover the materials accepted or not in the products listed on this site.

✅ Natural Materials

Materials of plant, animal, or mineral origin, without chemical transformation that alters their molecular structure.

🌱 Main Criteria:

• Biodegradability
• Non-toxicity
• Naturally occurring and recquiring minimal transformation

🔍 List of Natural Materials:

• Natural rubber
• Hemp
• Cotton
• Leather
• Cork
• Linen
• Wool
• Silk
• … (Other materials)

⚠️ Although natural, these materials can have negative impacts depending on their production conditions (pesticide pollution, excessive water consumption, chemical treatments, animal exploitation, etc.). These impacts are mentionned in the description of each material.

Organic, chemical-free versions of these materials are prioritized for product listings on this site.

Conventional versions are only referenced when no more sustainable alternative has yet been found for that product category.

🚫 Non-Natural Materials

Synthetic or heavily modified materials, often derived from petrochemicals.

📌 Main Issues:

• Microplastic emissions
• Dependence on fossil fuels
• Poor biodegradability

🔍 List of Non-Natural Materials:

• Polyester
• Polyamide
• Acrylic
• Elastane
• Viscose
• Silicone
• … (Other materials)

⚠️ These materials are not accepted on this site. However, they may be present in certain listed products if:

• they are used in removable accessories (e.g., elastics, buttons—often not listed in the product’s composition by the brand) that can be detached for recycling or composting, and
• no 100% natural alternative has yet been identified for that product category.

In such cases, a warning will be displayed on the product page.

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