Product Spotlight: PATCH
Natural and hypoallergenic bamboo strip bandages
A line of bandages made from bamboo that provide natural first aid for wounds
What is PATCH?
PATCH is a range of bandages made from sustainably-sourced bamboo, made by Nutricare.
The product line of bandages includes:
PATCH Natural Bamboo - for minor cuts and abrasions
PATCH Aloe Vera Bamboo - for soothing burns and blisters
PATCH Activated Charcoal Bamboo - for ‘drawing out impurities’
PATCH Coconut Oil Kids - for children (and printed with pandas!)
The Australian-based company is 100% vegan and is a certified B Corp.
How It Compares + My Thoughts:
Two things about PATCH stand out the most, its eco-friendliness and allergen-friendliness.
While most bandages are made from plastic or synthetic materials that are hard to recycle, it’s awesome to see that PATCH is 100% compostable and biodegradable, allowing people to be more eco-friendly. A video on their website shows their bandage decomposing in 10 weeks.
According to PATCH, “1 in 4 people react to common wound adhesives,” so PATCH’s plant-based materials, free from latex and parabens, allow for hypoallergenic wound-care. Great for people with sensitive skin.
Another thing that stood out to me was their packaging. I absolutely loved the look of the recyclable cylinders. Though I will admit that it was a bit difficult for me to open at first!
Before learning about PATCH I had no idea about the various issues related to traditional bandages and why switching to a plant-based option would be advantageous. I would assume that consumer education is a big part of getting their products into people’s hands. Overall, I think that PATCH is great, and I love that it exists.
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