Förster`s Natural Products
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Förster`s Natural Products
Natural Products CATALOGUE 2015 |1 About us Förster’s Natural Products are really special, for they not only provide care and comfort for people, but also help to protect and preserve the environment! With our lovingly crafted products, we want to give our customers a sense of well-being. Unlike the mass-produced articles, our products are exceptional: unique handmade items, they are sumptuous, durable and delightful – simply special! Förster’s Natural Products unites three generations in one family-run company. Together with our staff we are a strong community working every day to achieve our goal of offering our customers a complete package of natural, eco-friendly personal care products. We are proud to say that our company and our production have remained in Germany, despite the trend towards globalization. Over the decades, we have developed specially crafted wellness and sauna products to complement the textile massage articles which are our passion. In collaboration with master craftsmen and experts of their trade, we have developed further innovative highlights for your well-being. Our values Our actions are guided not only by our love of special products to touch the heart and soothe the skin, but also by environmental concerns. We believe that it is possible to do business and manufacture products while taking care of the planet. That is why we offer our customers the opportunity to act ecologically without taking compromises on board. Förster’s Natural Products are designed to benefit both people and the environment. We therefore offer care with a clear conscience. Our range exclusively contains organic and natural products which have been certified or conscientiously cultivated and carefully manufactured. We put the same thought into our products as you would into selecting a special gift for a good friend, aiming to offer you a special, magical moment in harmony with the body and nature, be it a stimulating massage, a sense of beauty while using our make-up brushes or a relaxing wellness experience. Our promise In keeping with our philosophy, all our products are developed and manufactured with love – with their users and nature in mind. Our materials exclusively comprise sustainable, natural raw materials and vegan fibres. Environmental concern and exceptional product quality pervade all aspects of our work. And this is what makes Förster’s Natural Products durable, sustainable and simply unique. Start-up of the Textile manufactory in Hessia, Germany under the direction of Mr. Karl Foerster Family Foerster’s Textile manufactory in Saxony, Germany Content Massage Förster’s Massage Massage GOTS certified Massage Nature Massage Indian Flax Massage Aloe Sisal Massage Loofah, certified 4 5 6 7 8 9 Wooden Products Förster’s Sauna, Hand & Haircare Sauna brushes, FSC® certified Sauna brushes Handcare brushes, FSC® certified Hair brushes, FSC® certified Hair brushes Olive Wood Hair brushes Peartree Combs, FSC® certified 10 11 13 14 15 17 18 19 Cosmetic Brushes Förster’s Beauty Shaving Brushes Cosmetic brushes, FSC® certified Cosmetic brushes, Bamboo 20 21 22 24 Kids Products Förster’s Kids Bathing Accessories, GOTS certified Wooden Accessoires, FSC® certified 25 26 27 Natural Sponges Natural Sponges Natural Sponges | Pumice Stones Förster’s Point of Sale Certificates 28 29 30 31 2|3 Förster’s Massage Förster’s Natural Massage Products are manufactured in our textile factory near Cologne. For 150 years, the experience of successive generations and traditional skills using knitting machines and looms developed by the company itself have ensured that our textile massage articles meet the highest quality standards worldwide. A range of different materials, material compositions, colours and shapes of our textile products have all contributed to the incomparable quality that is »Made in Germany«. Materials Förster’s Natural Massage Products are designed to meet the demands of all customers. They consequently extend from gentle, soothing massages with chenille or bamboo fibres or a moderately vigorous massage using a mixture of cotton and linen to intensive massages with coarse Indian flax. The materials used for Förster’s are either organically grown under controlled conditions without use of pesticides or they are carefully selected natural fibres which have been processed in harmony with nature. Bio I Organic Förster’s organic massage products are not only certified to Global Organic Textile Standards GOTS, but are also certified by the International Association Natural Textile Industry, IVN BEST. These marks of quality warrant that all products labelled Bio I Organic are made from over 98 % fibres organically grown under controlled conditions. In this way, we at Förster’s actively help to protect the environment and maintain the diversity of species. By buying our loofah products, you are participating in fair trade, for you are supporting small farmers in Paraguay who grow and process loofah in the region. The aid project helps to continuously improve the loofah farmers‘ standard of living and education. Fair pay makes it possible to build proper weatherproof homes and a local school. Natur I Nature In addition to the certified organic products, we also produce a large number of massage articles made from pure natural materials. These carefully cultivated, regrowing raw materials are harvested in a sustainable, natural manner before being ecologically processed into untreated natural fibres. Effect The fields of application are as diverse as the vast array of materials: in addition to soft mitts for facial care, Förster’s Natural Massage Products also include mitts for a stimulating body massage or massage belts for harder-toreach parts of the body, such as the back or hips. Give your body a quick and simple treat with Förster’s Natural Massage Products. You can see and feel the Förster’s effect with just 5 to 10 minutes massage per day: it invigorates the circulation, releases tensions and tones up your skin with the underlying fatty tissue. Massage ORGANIC LINEN - rough-textured fibres - for invigorating body massages ORGANIC COTTON, ORGANIC LINEN, DOUBLE-SIDED - cotton side treats & cleans the skin - rough-textured linen side for a stimulating massage O RGA N I C COT TO N , O RGAN I C LI N E N, STR I PE D - nurturing cleansing - stimulates circulation - 2 in 1 ORGANIC ORGANIC COTTON, U N T R E AT E D - soft natural fibre - gentle cleaning and care 11106 11104 11102 11105 11101 Organic massage glove, striped GOTS & BEST certified Linen & cotton made from controlled organic raw materials 11102 Organic massage strap, striped GOTS and BEST certified Linen & cotton made from controlled organic raw materials 11103 Organic massage glove GOTS & BEST certified Cotton made from controlled organic raw materials 11101 11104 Organic massage glove, double-sided GOTS & BEST certified Linen & cotton made from controlled organic raw materials 11103 11105 Organic massage strap, double-sided GOTS & BEST certified Linen & cotton made from controlled organic raw materials 11106 Organic massage glove, coarse GOTS & BEST certified Linen & cotton made from controlled organic raw materials Is organic really always organic? You can consider the Förster’s organic massage products truly organic when it is mentioned on the packing. Förster’s is certified by the GOTS and IVN BEST hallmarks of quality which guarantee a traceable and transparent production chain, free from chemicals and poisonal additives. All our products certified by the EU-regulation for organic-products solely contain organic yarns from sustainable growing methods. Förster’s puts the emphasis on organic-products to delight human being and environment. 4|5 Massage B A M B O O, O R GA N I C L I N E N , D O U B L E -S I D E D - gentle cleaning & care - stimulates blood circulation - natural antibacterial bamboo structure - 2 in 1 BAMBOO NATURE COTTON CHENILLE - for clean and even complexion - natural antibacterial bamboo structure - gentle massage - natural knotty structure - stimulates blood circulation 11201 11201 Massage glove, double-sided Bamboo/Cotton made from controlled organic raw materials 11202 Massage strap, double-sided Bamboo/Cotton made from controlled organic raw materials 11203 Wash glove Bamboo 11210 Wellness glove Cotton chenille 11202 11210 11203 The family Förster has been manufacturing textile products in Germany since 1862. Traditionally, natural fibres have been used in the manufacture of the wellness and massage products. Förster`s massage not only conveys comfort and well-being, our products are also 100 % natural, biologically and economically sustainable and the production in balance with the environment. In taking care of your skin, you are taking care of Mother Nature. A lot of Förster’s products are certified by the GOTS BEST, others are made of natural renewable raw material also in accordance with environment, even without seal and certificate. Massage INDIAN FLAX - made from corchorus plants - rough-textured - strong massage NATURE R O U G H E N E D R AW S I L K - gentle & in-depth exfoliating - perfect sauna & steam bath accessory 11212 11213 11215 11212 Massage glove, coarse Indian flax 11213 Massage strap, coarse Indian flax 11214 Massage pad Indian flax 11215 Soap bag Indian flax 11220 Hamam glove Silk 11214 11220 To assure the continually high quality standards of our natural products Förster‘s massage mitts and straps are manufactured on circular knitting machines, selfdesigned and built. This know-how is the key to our daily production success and satisfies the needs of end-users worldwide. Our natural products marketed on all continents in more than 80 countries have an excellent reputation with customers. 6|7 Massage SISAL, KNITTED - made from Agave-Sisal plant - raw knitted - strong massage SISAL BRISTLES C O T T O N , U N T R E AT E D - strong and invigorating massage with brush - soft natural fibre - gentle cleaning and care 11231 11233 11230 Massage glove, double-sided Aloe-sisal/Cotton 11231 Massage glove with thumb Aloe-sisal, hand-made 11233 Massage glove, small Aloe-sisal/Cotton 11234 Massage glove, large Aloe-sisal/Cotton 11234 11230 Förster’s is the last European plant manufacturing textile massage products. We use only traditional band looms to weave body brushes made from sisal on a cotton under-sheet. We have regular visits from school to show the pupils the old weaving methods and to give them some concrete opportunities to see sustainable and exciting techniques. Förster’s sisal body brushes provide a unique massage as the bristles fit the contours of human body which reflects the carefully applied handmade finish – a traditional handcrafted product. NATURE Massage L O O FA H , U N B L E A C H E D C O T T O N , U N T R E AT E D - made from loofah gourds - certified organic by USDA - natural and invigorating exfoliation - soft natural fibre - gentle cleaning & care NATURE 11301 Massage glove Loofah/Cotton 11302 Massage glove with thumb Loofah/Cotton 11303 11303 Massage pad Loofah/Cotton 11304 Exfoliating pad Loofah/Cotton 11306 Piece of loofah, small 11307 Piece of loofah, medium 11301 11308 Piece of loofah, large 11302 11304 11308 11306 11307 8|9 Förster’s Sauna, Hand& Haircare Products Selected native woods are used for Förster’s Sauna, Hand & Hair Care Products. High-quality wood accessories for everyday care routines are carefully handcrafted in Germany. Particular attention is paid to the selection of different types of wood, such as olive, bamboo, beech and pear, which are then combined with natural bristles, vegetable fibres or wooden bristles. For everyday use, craftsmen combine the beautifully styled wood base with the optimum natural bristle for the application concerned. The result is an artistically crafted commodity item – for a visibly groomed appearance. Bio I Organic Förster’s Sauna, Hand & Hair Care Products offer our customers everyday care in harmony with nature. We therefore attach great importance to using FSC-certified wood, for it guarantees sustainable forest management in which the felled forests are subsequently replanted. In this way, we can ensure that our high-quality wood accessories are produced in harmony with the available resources and not at the expense of our environment. Natur I Nature All the natural wood used for Förster’s Sauna, Hand & Hair Care Products comes from regional forest populations. Here too, careful and circumspect use of the available local wood supply helps to preserve our environment. Effect Förster’s sauna brushes carefully combine various materials so that you can choose from different effects and degrees of hardness for your massage – with moderately invigorating natural bristles or the harder sisal bristles or highly invigorating wooden bristles. In combination with the very high-grade wood used, these products will reliably continue to give pleasure for many years. Our hand washing brushes ensure thorough cleaning and care for all applications. The range includes natural bristles for daily cleaning, as well as sisal bristles for hands dirtied by gardening or work. Their ergonomically shaped wooden base allows them to be handled comfortably and effectively. Förster’s hairbrushes give your hair a beautifully soft, velvety sheen. Wild boar bristles transport natural body oils to the hair to protect it from environmental influences. The wooden bristles effectively untangle the hair and stimulate the scalp to give the hair a gleaming healthy look. Sauna FSC BEECH N AT U R A L B R I S T L E - organic Beechwood - from domestic forests - for a medium to strong invigorating massage ORGANIC SISAL BRISTLE - for a strong, invigorating massage 12101 Massage brush with detachable handle FSC certified beechwood/ Natural bristles 12102 Massage brush with detachable handle FSC certified beechwood/ Natural bristles 12101 12102 12103 Massage brush FSC certified beechwood/ Natural bristles 12104 Massage brush FSC certified beechwood/ Sisal bristles 12103 12104 Our wood products bearing the FCS seal have been harvested from well-managed forests. This ensures that our wood processed for the Förster’s product lines sauna, hairand hand care has not been harvested from excessive defor- ested areas but from sustainably well-managed forests. After the harvest, the field will be replanted with tree seedlings at once. Be assured that pampering yourself with our products means also pampering the environment at the same time. 10 | 11 Sauna F S C B A M B O O, U N T R E AT E D - fast-growing - very lightweight handle FSC BEECH SISAL BRISTLE - organic Beechwood - from domestic forests - for a strong, invigorating massage WOODEN PINS - for a stimulating and invigorating massage 12105 Massage brush FSC certified bamboo/ Sisal bristles 12106 Massage brush FSC certified bamboo/ Wooden pins 12107 Massagebrush with detachable handle FSC certified beechwood horsehair & Sisal bristles 12105 12108 Massagebrush FSC certified beechwood horsehair & Sisal bristles 12106 12107 12108 HORSEHAIR AND FIBRE BRISTLES - for a strong and invogorating massage ORGANIC Sauna BEECH - from domestic forests P E A R , N AT U R A L F I N I S H - beautiful shade of auburn - dimensionally stable N AT U R A L B R I S T L E - for a medium to strong, invigorating massage NATURE SISAL BRISTLE - for a strong, invigorating massage 12201 Massage brush with detachable handle Beechwood/Natural bristles 12202 Massage brush with detachable handle Beechwood/Sisal bristles 12203 Sauna brush, short handle Beechwood/Natural bristles 12204 Massage brush, medium length handle Beechwood/Natural bristles 12201 12210 Massage brush with detachable handle Pear tree/Natural bristles 12202 12204 12210 12203 12 | 13 ORGANIC/NATURE FSC BEECHWOOD - organic Beechwood - from domestic forests P E A R , N AT U R A L F I N I S H P LY W O O D, B E E C H W O O D N AT U R A L B R I S T L E - beautiful shade of auburn - dimensionally stable - made from recycled wood - for a daily, medium to strong cleaning SISAL BRISTLE - thorough cleaning of soiled hand 12301 Doctor’s nail brush FSC certified beechwood 12302 Craftman’s nail brush FSC certified beechwood 12401 12303 Gardener’s nail brush FSC certified beechwood 12301 12304 Nail brush FSC certified beechwood 12303 12305 Nail brush, double-sided FSC certified beechwood 12306 Nail brush, mini FSC certified beechwood 12306 12302 12305 2401 Nail brush, double-sided Pear tree 12402 2402 Nail brush Beechwood Förster’s product range also focuses on processing different types of wood. The domestic forest offers a wide variety of beautiful timber. Careful and sustainable treatment of nature is an imperative for Förster’s wood processing. The major factor is to consider that the different wood species apply to our high environmental standards independent 12304 of aesthetic appeal. Natural resources are the basis for our specialists to choose awesome FSC certified wood or non-certified wood from guaranteed sustainable forestry. For example we only buy wood from olive trees which have become unproductive, to keep up with the peace of nature they have to be replaced with new trees. Haircare FSC BEECHWOOD WOODEN PINS, ROUND - from domestic forests - anti static wooden pins - comfortable massage ORGANIC W O O D E N P I N S , TA P E R E D - anti static wooden pins - also for sleek and fine hair 13108 13106 13102 13103 13101 Hairbrush with round wooden pins FSC certified beechwood, small 13102 Hairbrush with round wooden pins FSC certified beechwood, oval 13107 13103 Hairbrush with round wooden pins FSC certified beechwood, large 13104 Paddle brush with round wooden pins FSC certified beechwood 13101 13104 13106 Hairbrush with pointed wooden pins FSC certified beechwood, small 13107 Hairbrush with pointed wooden pins FSC certified beechwood, oval 13108 Hairbrush with pointed wooden pins FSC certified beechwood, large 13109 Paddle brush with pointed wooden pins FSC certified beechwood 13109 14 | 15 Haircare ORGANIC FSC BEECHWOOD - from domestic forests BOAR B RISTLES - naturally nurturing - also for thick, long hair 13116 13111 Hairbrush, boar bristles FSC certified beechwood, small 13112 Hairbrush, boar bristles FSC certified beechwood, large 13115 Hairbrush, boar bristles FSC certified beechwood, small 13111 13116 Hairbrush, boar bristles FSC certified beechwood, oval 13117 Hairbrush, boar bristles FSC certified beechwood, oval 13115 13117 13112 Boar bristles have a unique natural care effect on the hair: the bristles spread the natural shine-enhancing sebum from the hair roots to the tips and avoid dryness of hair. It is the reason why using boar brushes slows down the greasy look. Why not brushing your hair in the opposite direction or while flipping it over your head? The perfect care effect of the prickly ends reaches every single hair and the massage stimulates your scalp. Hair loss can be minimized, the hair erector muscles will be trained – without the use of harmful chemical hair styling products. Hairbrushes with boar bristles are extraordinary – they care every type of hair without tug at strands and are perfect for thick and long hair. Haircare O L I V E , N AT U R A L F I N I S H WO O D E N P I N S , TA P E R E D - mediterranean olive wood - beautiful wood grain - anti static wooden pins - also for sleek and fine hair NATURE BOAR B RISTLE - naturally nurturing - also for thick and long hair 13201 Hairbrush, wooden pins Olive wood, small 13202 Hairbrush, wooden pins Olive wood, oval 13203 Hairbrush, wooden pins Olive wood, large 13204 Hairbrush, boar bristles Olive wood, oval 13205 Hairbrush, boar bristles Olive wood, small 13204 13206 Round brush, boar bristles Olive wood 13202 13203 13205 13206 13201 Whether your hair is curly, straight, thick or thin Förster’s has an adequate brush for every type of hair. Ball tipped wooden pins tames stubborn hair and provides a comfortable scalp massage at the same time. The wooden pins offer a no static electricity without flyaways. The straight wooden pins are perfect for thin and straight hair. The pins glide through the hair without electrically charging it. 16 | 17 Haircare P E A R , N AT U R A L FINISH - beautiful shade of auburn - dimensionally stable BOAR B RISTLE - naturally nurturing - also for thick and long hair 13211 Hairbrush, boar bristles Peartree, small 13212 Hairbrush, boar bristles Peartree, oval 13212 13213 Hairbrush, boar bristles Peartree, large 13215 Round brush, boar bristles Peartree 13213 13211 13215 NATURE Haircare F S C B E E C H W O O D, N AT U R A L F I N I S H - from domestic woods - perfect hair-styling NATURE REAL HORN - strong & luxurious 13302 13301 13304 13303 13305 13301 Real horn comb 13306 13302 Real horn comb 13303 Real horn comb 13304 Real horn comb 13305 Real horn comb 13306 Real horn comb 13403 13401 13401 Wooden comb, FSC certified beechwood, small 13402 Wooden comb, FSC certified beechwood, medium 13402 13403 Wooden comb, FSC certified beechwood, for curly hair 13404 13405 13404 Wooden comb, FSC certified beechwood, with handle 13405 Afro comb, FSC certified beechwood, small Förster’s combs made from wood or real horn are suitable for creating conspicuous hairstyles. There are varying sizes of combs with different widths and teeth lengths a special tool for each hairstyle. Förster’s beach wood combs are hand crafted in Germany. Annoying splinters that could damage the hair have been removed carefully. Real horn combs have been on the scene ever since humans had hair on his head. Horn is considered to be a strong material that can be skilfully converted into several attractive products. Real horn combs are reliable companions that very seldom may become slightly curved to get back into its natural shape, if you don‘t like its individual style, put it into buttermilk overnight to straighten again. 18 | 19 Förster’s Beauty Experience a moment of perfect beauty day after day with Förster’s Natural Beauty Products. The make-up and shaving brushes are handmade in Germany specially for Förster’s to give you a perfect and flawless appearance in no time at all. Make-up brushes Förster’s beautiful and stylish make-up brushes are high-quality individually produced items. Our large range of all the most important beauty accessories meets all your demands for a perfect finish. From foundation brushes through powder and rouge brushes to eye shadow and lip brushes, it encompasses everything in all required shapes and forms! FSC-certified beech Förster’s make-up brushes with their classical design are »Made in Germany« from beechwood grown in local forests. FSC certification not only contributes to your perfect look, but also ensures that our forests are managed according to natural, sustainable standards. Functionality and eco-compatibility are also aspects of particular importance where the bristles of our make-up brushes are concerned. The vegan toray bristle developed specially for our beauty products is unbelievably fine and extra soft so that powder, rouge and make-up can be applied with particular care and precision – for a perfect finish. Manufactured without cruelty to animals, the synthetic fibre is very hygienic and its use does not cause any fur allergies. It is therefore also suitable for use by professionals. Bamboo The natural character of Förster’s Natural make-up brushes is evident in their bamboo grain pattern. Bamboo is a fast-growing natural raw material which, together with the vegan toray bristles, is particularly friendly to the environment. Shaving brushes Förster’s shaving brushes are exactly right for men with a sense of tradition and quality. Aesthetic contours and the use of selected woods make these shaving brushes a must for every well groomed male. Förster’s line of shaving brushes offers all the best colours, shapes and woods, including Finish spruce, ash wood or olive wood with its picturesque graining. Here too, we use vegan bristles: we are convinced that the synthetic Silvertip and Black Fibre are a perfect alternative to Silvertip Badger Tuft and normal Badger Hair. Their robust soft bristles produce a perfect rich lather better than that of conventional shaving brushes with badger hair – ideal for all wet shavers! Beauty NATURE 14305 14302 14301 14306 14304 14301 Shaving brush Ash tree 14302 Shaving brush Ash tree stained 14304 Shaving brush Pine tree Finland 14305 Shaving brush Beechwood 14306 Shaving brush Olive wood Shaving brushes for wet shave are special care accessories for quality-conscious men. Traditionally the shaving brushes are with animal hair for e.g. badger hair. Förster’s has the firm conviction to change the way: Together with an expert team we have developed a synthetic brush for our shaving brushes. The perfect alternative for animal hair. Förster’s vegan shaving brushes with strong and super hygienic brushes generate and spread the lather easily. The design of Förster’s shaving brushes looks extraordinary and luxurious – beautiful wooden handles with high-class vegan brushes, a perfect bath accessory for the wellgroomed man. 20 | 21 Beauty T O R AY F I B R E S - high quality & perfectly smooth - make up can be easily and precisely applied - synthetic, vegan fibres - pet allergen free S AT I N F E R R U L E - noble, high quality satin ferrule - fingerprint-less FSC BEECHWOOD HANDLE 14101 - black matt finish wooden handle - from domestic forests - optimum grip 14114 14101 Powder brush, large FSC certified beechwood, Toray fibres 14102 Powder brush FSC certified beechwood, Toray fibres 14104 Rouge brush, bevelled FSC certified beechwood, Toray fibres 14113 14105 Rouge brush FSC certified beechwood, Toray fibres 14107 Liquid brush, large FSC certified beechwood, Toray fibres 14108 Liquid brush, small FSC certified beechwood, Toray fibres 14113 Lip brush »Contour« FSC certified beechwood, Toray fibres 14114 Lip brush FSC certified beechwood, Toray fibres 14102 14104 14108 14107 14105 ORGANIC Beauty ORGANIC 14110 Eyeshadow brush large FSC certified beechwood, Toray fibres 14111 Eyeshadow brush bevelled FSC certified beechwood, Toray fibres 14115 14112 Eyeshadow brush small FSC certified beechwood, Toray fibres 14112 14115 Eyeshadow brush FSC certified beechwood, Toray fibres 14116 Mousse applicator FSC certified beechwood, Toray fibres 14117 Applicator FSC certified beechwood 14118 Eyelash brush FSC certified beechwood 14119 Eyelash brush with comb FSC certified beechwood 14111 14110 14117 14119 14116 14118 Förster’s unique cosmetic brushes, specifically developed together with masters of their trade are each piece carefully handmade in Germany. A feast for the eyes is the composition of the classic black handles made from FSC wood and the selected vegan brush hair carefully crafted and fitted into a satin ferrule. No annoying fingerprints will be on the matt finish of the satin ferrules. The highlight of Förster’s beauty brushes are the perfectly smooth synthetic Toray fibres in the shade of platinum. They are super hygienic and cause no allergic reaction to animal hair. The high quality bristles ensure superior performance – an impact on the ease and effect of Make up application to enhance your attractive appearance. 22 | 23 Beauty BA M B O O, N ATU R A L F I N I S H T O R AY F I B R E S - fast growing - lightweight handle - fine vegan Toray fibre - perfect results in applying make up - pet allergen free NATUR 14217 14201 14219 14201 Powder brush Bamboo, Toray fibres 14207 14218 14204 Rouge brush Bamboo, Toray fibres 14207 Liquid brush Bamboo, Toray fibres 14210 Eyeshadow brush Bamboo, Toray fibres 14211 Eyeshadow brush Bamboo, Toray fibres 14213 Lip brush Bamboo, Toray fibres 14217 Applicator Bamboo 14204 14210 14218 Eyelash brush Bamboo 14219 Eyelash brush with comb Bamboo Förster’s bamboo wood hair brushes are made from the wood which improves the world climate as a CO² filter. Bamboo minimises CO² and generates more oxygen than it consumes. The light in weight Timber convinces with its unique grain. The demand for the eco-friendly bamboo timber raised as the consumers appreciate the structure of the wood. Bamboo is a natural, renewable resource that grows quickly without the need for pesticides, which means a contributing factor to the eco-balance. We at Förster’s lay a lot of emphasis on our eco-friendly range of products to do our part to protect the environment. 14213 14211 Förster’s Kids Förster’s Natural Kids‘ Products offer naturally-based body care products formulated especially for children and young people. Free from pollutants or harmful ingredients, this fun-packed range offers you and your child the chance to enjoy carefree natural care. For our Kids range, we have not only sought to ensure careful, sustainable production in Germany, but have also strived to make our products fun for old and young. Cheerful colours and animal shapes help to accustom children to daily care routines: hair is brushed without catching and pulling, while soft natural sponges and organically certified wash mitts gently caress your child’s tender skin. All products are guaranteed to have been carefully manufactured in Germany. Textile What makes Förster’s wash mitts special is that they come in two different sizes: the mini-mitt is ideal for small children’s hands, encouraging them to wash themselves. Parents can then use the larger mitt to make the daily bath more fun. Bio I Organic The Förster’s Kids range includes a particularly large number of certified products. Förster’s Organic Kids wash mitts are not only GOTS-certified, but are also certified by IVN BEST. Our products consequently ensure care for kids without any harmful additives. The wash mitts are made from 98 % unbleached fibre organically grown under controlled conditions. Natur I Nature Our Nature products are also manufactured by Förster’s with the utmost care and subjected to strict quality controls. All Kids‘ products are ideal for children’s sensitive skin. Like the Förster’s Bio I Organic series, they can be used for child care without reservations. Our Nature wash mitts make bathing fun from the very first moment. The cheerful animal shapes encourage children to join in and play. Förster’s natural sponges from the sea are a special highlight of the Kids‘ Nature line. The sponges change their size in the water, making them a great toy for the bathtub – and they are of entirely natural origin. Wood products Förster’s small child-sized wooden accessories, such as hairbrushes, hand brushes and sauna brushes, are made from native FSC-certified beechwood. Designed to fit children’s small hands, they encourage the kids and make the daily bath a pleasurable, relaxing experience for all. Bio I Organic All the wood used for our wood products comes from sustainably managed, FSC-certified forests. Particularly where the young generation is concerned, we consider it especially important to contribute towards safeguarding the future. | 25 Kids ORGANIC COTTON, U N T R E AT E D COTTON, COLOURED - soft natural fibre - gentle cleaning & nurturing for children - soft organic fibre - gentle cleaning & nurturing for children ORGANIC/NATURE N AT U R A L S E A S P O N G E - natural Sea sponge for children - becomes huge and soft in water 17103 17104 17101 Wash mitt for kids, small GOTS & BEST certified 17101 17102 Wash mitt for kids, large GOTS & BEST certified 17103 Wash mitt for kids, small Cotton 17104 Wash mitt for kids, large Cotton 17501, 17502 17501 Children’s natural Sponge, small 17502 Children’s natural Sponge, small 17102 Kids FSC BEECHWOOD - organic beechwood - from domestic forests G O AT H A I R N AT U R A L B R I S T L E - caressably soft - especially suitable for Babies sensitive skin and head - effectively brushing ORGANIC 17301 Hairbrush for babies, goat hair FSC certified beechwood 17302 Hairbrush for babies, natural bristles FSC certified beechwood 17301 17304 Hairbrush for kids, natural bristles FSC certified beechwood 17305 Hand brush Kids, without handle FSC certified beechwood 17302 17306 Body brush, without handle FSC certified beechwood 17307 Body brush, with handle FSC certified beechwood 17304 17306 17307 17305 26 | 27 Bubbles NATURE N AT U R A L S E A S P O N G E - sea Sponge - becomes huge and soft in water Natural sea sponge S Natural sea sponge M Natural sea sponge XL There are almost five thousand different species of natural sponges in the seas worldwide. Sponge divers are only allowed to collect seven species, the quantity and places of harvest are legally fixed. The sponges are carefully hand cut to ensure that the base of the sponge remains intact. That guarantees the regeneration and the re-grow back to their full size. Förster’s sponges come from the Mediterranean or the Caribbean Sea. In the Caribbean the sponges grow in knee-deep water near the surface. The Mediterranean sponges grow in greater depths, divers find them up to the depth of 30 m. Before using, the sponge should completely soak up with water: it becomes super soft and nearly twice as big as in dry condition. After the usage let it dry thoroughly, it will become hard and smaller again. Place the sponge into salty water and it cleans itself. Bubbles FSC BEECHWOOD - organic beechwood - from domestic forests PUMICE STONE N AT U R A L S E A S P O N G E - from solidified frothy lava - contains no chemical additives - sea Sponge - becomes huge and soft in water NATURE 15202 Natural Sponge, Silk Size S Natural Sponge, Silk Size M 15201 15201 Pumice stone black 15202 Pumice stone grey 12381 Complexion brush FSC beechwood, goathair 12381 Förster’s pumice stones are naturally foamed volcanic rocks called rhyolites, harvested from solidified lava. Förster’s pumice stones are not treated with any chemicals like the standard ones. Only the finish cutting gives them their individual shapes every piece is one of a kind. The characteristic structure of this stone lends itself to an effective skin care. 28 | 29 Packaging 4-sided Display Massage Spa Hairbrushes Wellness The Certificates FSC certified wood from well-managed forests Wood is as originally as Nature itself. It is found worldwide and belongs to the renewable raw materials. But only as long as the harvested quantity does not exceed the re-growing one. Customers have to trust without wondering that the offered wood comes from responsibly managed forests. Our wood products bearing the internationally renowned Forest Stewardship Council seal have been harvested from well-managed forests in an environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial, and economically viable way. The forest managers and owners have to take part in an annual audit to verify the compliance of these controlled wood standards. It is a seal of approval. Thus, Förster’s FSC certification is a way of ensuring that our wood has not been taken from excessive deforested areas but has been harvested sustainably in well-managed forests. After the harvest for our products, the field will be replanted with tree seedlings at once. GOTS – The internationally accepted seal for textile Confidence GOTS guarantees a safe and transparent textile processing standard for organic fibres, including ecological and social criteria, backed up by independent certification of the entire textile supply chain. The aim of the standard is to define worldwide recognised requirements that ensure organic status of textiles, from harvesting of the raw materials, through environmentally and socially responsible manufacturing up to labelling in order to provide a credible assurance to the end consumer. Especially guaranteed are: fair wages and hours of labour, no child labour and hygienically safe health conditions for workers. Förster’s organic yarns are naturally, not treated and only from controlled organic production (kbA). Moreover it is guaranteed by the GOTS seal that minimum 95 % of the processed yarn fibres come from ecological farming. This is most important to us as the textile fibres come intensively into contact with the skin during a massage to open the pores and remove dry and excess skin. IVN BEST hallmark of quality for highest level of ecological textiles The hallmark of quality IVN Best created by the International Association of Natural Textile Industry with the strictest requirements for ecological textile production represents the highest technical level even higher than the GOTS. Förster’s maintained all the strict standards in every processing facility involved in the production and became certified not only by GOTS but also by IVN BEST. We are proud of processing and manufacturing truly 100 % organic quality. The processed yarns originate 98 % in controlled organic production (kbA). Only the BEST for Förster’s customers. | 31 Förster’s Natural Products rf&f Wellness Werk GmbH 53831 Troisdorf | Germany www.foersters.eu