What it is
Natural leaf plates are a traditional way to serve food at festivals, weddings and community meals, and many people regard them as the most natural choice in the category. Demand is growing in cities as well as in traditional markets.
Traditional sal leaf plates and decorative leaf items. It is part of Bollant’s Natural Leaf Tableware family. Fallen areca palm sheath. No binders, coatings or added chemicals.
Where it is used
- Traditional events
- Temples and community meals
Typical buyers: Caterers, event companies, retailers, and importers through export partners.
What to specify
Send these parameters with your enquiry. Values are agreed for each order and confirmed in a specification sheet before production.
| Parameter | Why it matters | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Format | Plates or bowls. | Agreed per order |
| Pack | Per pack. | Agreed per order |
Formats and options
- Per the range
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).
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.
Questions buyers ask
What is a sal leaf plate?
A plate made from stitched or pressed sal tree leaves, a traditional Indian disposable.
What is sal leaf and decorative items used for?
Common uses: traditional events; temples and community meals.
What should I specify when ordering sal leaf and decorative items?
Send: Format; Pack. Values are agreed per order.
Which formats of sal leaf and decorative items are available?
Per the range.
How is sal leaf and decorative items 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).
What are the limitations of sal leaf and decorative items?
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 can I request for sal leaf and decorative items?
Product and carton specification; Material declaration; Export documents through the shipping partner, issued for the grade or format you buy.
Who buys sal leaf and decorative items?
Caterers, event companies, retailers, and importers through export partners.
