Overview
Areca sheaths fall from the palm naturally. We collect them from farmer partners, clean them and press them into plates, bowls and trays.
Sheaths are collected from farmer partners in Karnataka, Kerala and Assam.
Material and composition
Fallen areca palm sheath. No binders, coatings or added chemicals.
Available formats
- Round leaf plates 6–12 in
- Square leaf plates 6–10 in
- Leaf bowls 4–8 in
- Leaf trays 9 × 6 and 10 × 6 in
- Leaf spoons, forks and coasters
- Sal leaf and decorative items
How it is made
Sheaths are washed in a multi-stage water and pressure line, heat-press moulded, UV treated and packed. Standard packs are 10 and 25 pieces (spoons 20 and 50).
Applications
- Catering and events
- Hospitality
- Retail
- Export programmes
Typical buyers: Caterers, event companies, retailers, and importers through export partners.
Specifications
Values are agreed per order. Send your own specification or ask for the sheet for a standard grade.
| Material | Areca palm sheath |
|---|---|
| Sizes | 6–12 in round, 6–10 in square, 4–8 in bowls, 9 × 6 and 10 × 6 in trays |
| Pack | 10 and 25 pieces; spoons 20 and 50 |
| Printing | Not printable; branding on cartons and sleeves |
Quality and documents
Every order is made to an agreed specification and checked before dispatch. These documents can be requested for this family:
Product and carton specification
Shared for the grade or format you are buying, once confirmed.
Material declaration
Shared for the grade or format you are buying, once confirmed.
Export documents through the shipping partner
Shared for the grade or format you are buying, once confirmed.
Limitations
The leaf surface cannot be printed, and shapes are limited to what a sheath can be pressed into. Each piece varies slightly in colour and grain.
Footage from the line
Frequently asked questions
Is areca leaf tableware compostable?
It is a single natural fibre with nothing added, so it breaks down where it is composted. Whether it closes the loop depends on a compost bin or facility being available to the end user.
Can areca plates be printed?
No. The natural surface does not take print. Branding goes on cartons, sleeves and labels.
What is in the Natural Leaf Tableware range?
Round leaf plates 6–12 in; Square leaf plates 6–10 in; Leaf bowls 4–8 in; Leaf trays 9 × 6 and 10 × 6 in; Leaf spoons, forks and coasters; Sal leaf and decorative items.
What is natural leaf tableware made from?
Fallen areca palm sheath. No binders, coatings or added chemicals.
How are natural leaf tableware made?
Sheaths are washed in a multi-stage water and pressure line, heat-press moulded, UV treated and packed. Standard packs are 10 and 25 pieces (spoons 20 and 50).
Who uses natural leaf tableware?
Caterers, event companies, retailers, and importers through export partners.
What are the limitations?
The leaf surface cannot be printed, and shapes are limited to what a sheath can be pressed into. Each piece varies slightly in colour and grain.
Which documents are available?
Product and carton specification; Material declaration; Export documents through the shipping partner.
