Our Materials

Better Products in a Better Way

At Shruud we create sustainable, beautiful gifts that last. We exclusively source products made with natural, recycled or reusable materials. And we carbon offset every order, giving you peace of mind.

Shruud helps you make the sustainable choice: to give inspiring and appreciative gifts, while limiting the impact on our beautiful planet.

Discover more about the kinds of materials we use.

Recycled

Recycled PET

RPET stands for recycled polyethylene tetraphyte. RPET transforms plastic that has already been created, usually plastic bottles, by chopping it into tiny flakes. These flakes are melted and used to make anything from a sweater to another plastic bottle. RPET uses up to 50% less energy than making PET from scratch, and ensures that bottles don’t end up in landfill.

Recycled Paper

The classic stationery you know and love, made with sustainability in mind. Recycled paper uses less energy and water, and produces lower carbon emissions than non-recycled paper. At the same time, it reduces the amount of waste to landfill as paper can be recycled 4 to 5 times.

Renewable

Cork

Cork is the bark of the self regenerating cork oak tree. It is among the most durable organic materials and the cork industry is regarded as one of the most environmentally friendly. Cork is 100% natural and biodegradable.

Bamboo

A true wonder product, bamboo replenishes itself within a year, using minimal water, and without the need for growth-boosting fertilisers. As bamboo is naturally pest-resistant, it is a resilient, renewable resource. Like all plants, it absorbs carbon dioxide from the air and releases oxygen, improving air quality for all.

Reusable

Ceramics

Ceramic products have been used for many thousands of years. Stoneware, earthenware or porcelain is diluted with water until it becomes liquid and then casted into plaster moulds and placed in a high temperature oven. Ceramic is a durable, recyclable, heat and corrosion-resistant material, making it ideal for everyday products.

Stainless steel

Stainless steel is also a very long-lasting material, making it a prime choice for reusable items such as bottles. It is environmentally neutral meaning that it doesn’t release any toxins or harmful substances when it comes into contact with water, soil or air and producing it from recycled materials and using electricity for energy results in a drastically reduced carbon footprint of the material.

Ethical Fabrics

Hemp

The super-soft fibre from the Cannabis Sativa plant is an eco-friendly fabric alternative, which requires 80% less water than standard or conventional fibres and takes as little as 90 days to cultivate. Hemp fibres are 100% biodegradable and can be reprocessed, supporting closed-loop textile production.

Organic Cotton

Organic cotton is grown naturally 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 and only certified cotton can be marketed. Organic cotton farms still only account for a very small part of cotton production worldwide.