Materials

You may have heard that brass ‘blackens’. Well, it does - eventually, gracefully. This soft, yellow metal is prone to oxidation – this process of natural discoloration/patina creates the coveted“antique” or “vintage” brass finish. Why choose short-lived plated alternatives when you can invest in products made from long-lasting pure materials and let nature work its magic. Ageing is a natural and beautiful process, we encourage you to embrace it.

Opt for our clear protective coated designs if you’re looking for that golden good-as-new look to stick around for years, although expect natural wear and tear. Like fine wine and you, our brass hardware only gets better with age.

If you’re looking to dispose of brass responsibly, you will easily find takers. It’s easy to recycle brass at any stage in its life cycle since it is a non-toxic material.

Brass is just a decorative material: It is robust, durable and widely used in our culture for a reason. Yes, it looks very nice, but shouldn’t be dismissed as just another decorative material.

Brass corrodes when exposed to air: You will find that brass often develops a natural patina when exposed to air. However, unlike ferrous metals that rust and deteriorate with oxidisation, the durability of brass is unaffected by the patina.

Pure copper is a rare gem when it comes to hardware fittings due to high material cost. This ingenious metal needs care for strength and durability as it can blacken with exposure to air within a day. Our copper products (unless designed to age) come with a clear-coated finish that helps keep them new & strong.

Copper is 100% recyclable – it is one of the few elements that you can find naturally in its pure form. Recycling it is cheaper and takes only a quarter of the energy required to mine it fresh. This reduces carbon dioxide emissions and conserves the limited supply of fossil fuels.

Low maintenance — all we really want from our home accessories. However, it can be prone to scratches and dents so don’t go bumping into them too often. By treating it with processes like anodising or powder-coating we help protect it from natural degradation and susceptibility to wear and tear.

Aluminium is more valuable than anything else in your recycling bin. You can save upwards of 90% of the energy needed to mine and make new aluminium by recycling the discarded bits of this metal. It’s a win-win for nature and man throughout its life cycle!

To keep SS dirt and stain-free beware of abrasive pads and solutions containing chlorine, vinegar or table salt. Do not leave behind smudges or fingerprint evidence from the times you open the kitchen cabinet for late-night snacks.

Stainless Steel is non-degradable and one of the most indefinitely recycled materials on the planet. Most scrap yards should be able help you dispose of it responsibly.

Small quantities of treated timber offcuts are okay to be disposed of in the regular rubbish bin. We use non-toxic finishes so they can decompose naturally.

Timber is weak: ononono! Some types of wood can be as strong as steel. Add some special treatments, and you can even make it stronger.

Timber is not long-lasting: Some types of Timber can last for over a hundred years with the bare minimum care. It could last from 5 to 25 years.

Using Timber is bad for the environment: Not if the wood is sourced ethically (recycled, certified or traceable) and the material is treated to last long.