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.
Dusty, allergic, not good for silk flowers, doesn’t catch glue well.
Maybe it’s great for fresh flowers, I didn’t try. Use mask when cutting Agra wool block.
I used this to pack around thick-stemmed tropical flowers in a glass vase, and it worked great. I look forward to using it for other designs!
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.