Bamboo Floss

Our Bamboo Floss is made from plant-based bamboo fiber, coated with a natural wax for a smooth glide between teeth. Unlike conventional floss spun from petroleum-based nylon, bamboo fiber comes from a fast-growing, renewable plant — so what you use every day breaks down naturally instead of sitting in a landfill for centuries. It comes housed in a reusable glass jar, so you're not tossing a new plastic dispenser every time you run out.

Bamboo floss cleans your teeth the same way traditional floss does — gliding between teeth to remove food particles and buildup — but it's made from a renewable plant fiber instead of petroleum-based nylon. The real difference shows up after you toss it: nylon floss can take decades to break down, while bamboo fiber is designed to biodegrade.

Yes — our Bamboo Floss is 100% plant-based and cruelty-free from thread to packaging. That's actually one of the biggest differences between bamboo and silk floss: traditional silk floss is made from fibers harvested from silkworms, which isn't vegan, while bamboo fiber never involves an animal at any point.

Yes. Because the floss itself is made from natural bamboo fiber rather than plastic, it's built to break down in a home compost setup — a matter of months rather than the years or decades typical of nylon floss. For best results, compost used floss at home rather than in a public bin, since most municipal composting systems aren't set up to process personal care items.

Our Bamboo Floss is made from natural bamboo fiber, not the synthetic coatings some conventional flosses use — several of which independent testing has linked to PFAS ("forever chemicals"). We don't add PFAS to our floss or its coating, so you can feel good about what's touching your gums twice a day.

Bamboo fiber is naturally strong — it's why we call it our Strongest Eco-Friendly Floss. It's built to glide through tight contact points without shredding or snapping mid-clean. As with any floss, gentle pressure works best; if you have very tight teeth or dental work, easing it in with a slight back-and-forth motion helps it slide through cleanly.

Both are plastic-free, refillable, and come in the same reusable glass jar system, so the day-to-day experience is nearly identical. The real difference is the source material: Silk Floss is made from natural silk thread, while Bamboo Floss is made from 100% plant-based bamboo fiber — making it the fully vegan option between the two. If cruelty-free matters most to you, bamboo is the pick.

Use it just like any floss: wind about 18 inches around your fingers, glide it gently between each tooth, and curve it against the tooth surface to clean below the gumline. When you're running low, don't toss the jar — it's refillable, so you can restock the same glass container instead of buying a new one. Since the floss itself is biodegradable, it's best composted at home rather than thrown in with regular trash.