Plant origin
The main commercial source of natural rubber is Hevea brasiliensis. A controlled cut in the bark collects latex, a milky emulsion produced by the plant, without cutting down the tree.
BALLOONSSustainability & Natural Latex
Our raw material:plant-based natural rubber latex.
Natural latex comes from a plant-based resource. Understanding its origin, processing and end of life helps distinguish natural rubber from fossil-based plastics and supports more informed choices.
How biodegradation happens
Over time, microorganisms, oxygen, heat, moisture and light help break down natural rubber. The rate varies with thickness, formulation and environmental conditions: biodegradable does not mean instantly compostable and never means littering is acceptable.
Responsibility, without shortcuts
Every balloon should still be collected and disposed of carefully. Rebal communicates the natural origin of its raw material transparently, without confusing biodegradability, certified compostability and zero impact.
Sources and image credits
Approfondimenti: Ohio State University — Sources of Natural Rubber · Rose & Steinbüchel — Biodegradation of Natural Rubber and Related Compounds.
Immagini: Vyacheslav Argenberg, CC BY 4.0 · AxelBoldt, pubblico dominio. Immagini ridimensionate e compresse per il web.