SIDEAU-AGRAWOOL
Sideau AgraWool® is an environmentally conscious alternative to traditional floral foam blocks. Made from 97% basalt mineral rock fibers, this non-toxic solution provides a sustainable option for your floral arrangements. Sideau AgraWool® is crafted by spinning powdered basalt rock into fibers at high heat and binding them with a patented sugar-based agent, offering a natural and eco-friendly choice for your floral needs.
Perfect for fresh, dry, and silk flowers, Sideau AgraWool® fits seamlessly into standard floral containers and can be easily cut to size with a serrated edge knife. Its quick water absorption properties ensure that your stems stay hydrated, while its sturdy construction securely supports them.
Sideau AgraWool®'s composition of thin layers of mineral basalt fibers compressed into sheets provides stability and durability. The ribbed side of the brick offers the strongest support and water retention, making it ideal for most arrangements. The softer side of the block can be used for delicate stems, with pre-perforation recommended for ease of insertion.
As the binding material biodegrades, Sideau AgraWool® transforms into rock dust, acting as a beneficial soil amendment that's safe for the environment. While handling, those with skin sensitivity should wash their hands afterward. Personal Protective Equipment is not required for normal use.
Customer Reviews
I was very pleased with your fast delivery! I have been using and promoting this product for the past two years. I was in charge of a garden club event last week attended by 150 members and guests. Our presentation was on Tablescaping. We did 5 different themes and mine was Hawaii. I would like to send you a photo of the floral design I created using Agra Wool. Many people told me they thought my design was beautiful. If you are interested in receiving a photo please send me a link.
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I needed a material to use in a shallow no show vessel, for an event that lasted a couple days. I typically rely on chicken wire/frogs, but as this was not a rental and I wouldn’t be getting my materials or vessels back- I needed something more disposable and less expensive (but also not floral foam). I felt that agrawool worked similarly to foam, and the learning curve was quick. I used a skewer to poke holes for weaker stems. It also held up structurally for 3 days, and kept hydrangeas hydrated that amount of time. Overall, I’d absolutely use it again, and appreciate there is a sustainable alternative to floral foam.
These blocks worked well in long rectangular containers or deep pots where they where tightly packed. They did not work well in a small compote, as they tended to separate and fall apart if there was space between the block and the edge of the vase.
I love the idea of a non toxic replacement for the awful floral foam, but I couldn’t poke stems into it without breaking them which was a big problem for me right before a wedding I thought the product would work for- also I noticed when I was dumping out the pre-taped and wet product that it falls apart when saturated which I think could be a nightmare for any florist working with heavy blooms or more gravity than normal/ sympathy arrangement on its side… Id imagine any silk flowers would go fine into the material but I will not use it again for fresh flowers.
I've been looking for an environmental substitute for foam. I've been using AgraWool, which is a different material, so it handles a bit differently. But it's easy to use, and composts easily and will order it again!