Imitation-squirrel-hair specialist watercolour brushes, made with nylon bristles, an aluminum ferrule, and a short natural-varnished handle. The size 8 and size 12 brushes are 'French mops'. Made with skill by hand the traditional way in Germany's longest-running paintbrush factory. What it contains1 paintbrush Feel great about where it comes from Raw materials from Europe? Yes - Germany Organic? Not sure - checking Manufactured in Europe? Yes - Germany What's it made from? Wood, aluminium, synthetic hair (nylon), polyhydroxybutyrate protective tube (which is biodegradable and compostable) What's it packaged in? Nothing or a paper bag Shipping packaging from manufacturer to us: Cardboard box only Plastic-free? Yes except the synthetic hair Vegan? Yes Animal-cruelty-free? Yes Reused upcycled or recycled? No Feel great about where it goes after you've used it Biodegradable compostable?Yes except the aluminium and the hairs Reusable refillable? N/A Recyclable? Yes except the hairs Feel great about you and your child using it Great for ages: All Shelf life: Indefinite Safety standards met: Relevant EU standards Solvent-free? Yes Gluten-free? Yes Peanut-free? Yes Soy-free? Yes Lactose-free? Yes Easy to wash-off clothes / skin? N/A Improvements we're working on in this product: We're very happy with this but let us know your suggestions!