Gift Focus - May/Jun 2019 (Issue 113)

68 ExaClair , the UK supplier of Clairefontaine, has released a new 0.35m gift wrap range named Tiny Rolls, conveniently sized for smaller presents to reduce waste. The Tiny Rolls 90gsm postal paper range is available in three stylish, minimal block-colour collections, from pastels to Christmas colours. It provides a soft and downy finish for a modern and stylish wrapping results. The range is also available in the 100 per cent recycled Kraft range, with six bright and contemporary designs, including wallpaper-inspired mosaic and geometric motifs. Clement Rouillard, marketing manager at ExaClair, said: “Large rolls of paper can be inconvenient when wrapping smaller gifts such as jewellery, pens or notebooks. These smaller rolls are less cumbersome to use and result in less wastage. We’re confident they will be popular.” T: +44 (0)1553 696 600 W: exaclairlimited.com Boutique home textiles company Dreamtex is breaking new ground this summer with the launch of its licensed recycled bedding collection in partnership with National Geographic. Each new duvet set features National Geographic- inspired designs that promote important messages about looking after the planet and will be made from recycled plastic bottles using a leading performance fibre called Repreve. The Save Our Oceans reversible bedding features striking graphics from beneath the sea and interesting and educational facts about popular deep-sea creatures. Other themes within the eco-conscious range will focus on dinosaurs, wild animals and polar explorers. This collection is only the beginning of Dreamtex’s journey in using ethical materials, and the company is keen to apply Repreve fabric to future licensing collaborations and to continue bringing high-quality bedlinen to the market. T: +44 (0)8444 998 465 W: dreamtexltd.com New from Cinnamon Aitch is a gorgeous range of handmade soaps. In reaction to the recent media focus on the global plastic problem, there has been much talk in the Cinnamon Aitch studio about switching from shower gels to soap. The search for lovely natural products with no harsh chemicals led the team to discover these 12 soaps, delicately packaged in patterned paper and tied up with string. Handmade in the UK, there are six natural scent combinations, including Patchouli & Sandalwood and Lemongrass & Hemp. There are also fragrance-free options, including shampoo, shaving and facial bars. The size and colour of each bar may vary because of their handmade nature, but with no plastic, no parabens, no palm oil, no SLS and no animal cruelty, these soaps are kind to the environment and kind to skin. T: +44 (0)1217 736 833 W: cinnamonaitch.co.uk Shared Earth is a leading UK supplier of Fairtrade, sustainable and recycled gifts. Launched at Spring Fair to a wonderful reception and excellent sales, the GoSiP range is a collection of rice husk cups that are 100 per cent compostable. The range was launched in response to the prevalence of bamboo cups containing melamine, a form of plastic that prevents the cups from being composted. Each cup comes in an individual display box explaining the process of recycling the rice husks, and because the GoSiP cups do not contain melamine, they are certified as microwave and dishwasher safe. T: +44 (0)1904 670 321 W: sharedearth-trade.co.uk