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.
I’m trying to go all in on using agrawool! I appreciate the sustainability and feel much better using it for that reason.
However, I find that the fibers are tricky to work with, some florals just don’t work and it’s hard to maintain a shape as things move around a lot. I used a small stick to create a pre-hole and that helps but not always. I used chicken wire and tape over it and that helped but I’m still not totally sold.
I hope that you could perfect this product somehow because it’s the alternative the industry badly needs!
Thank you for promoting the health of the planet with your environmentally sound products! I love using AgraWool for my museum floral arrangements and hope it encourages others to use your products.
These are greta alternatives to the regular toxic floral foam. I like that I can reuse them a few times and then compost them. It does take some getting used to but easy to learn.
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!