Biophilic Design Solutions

FAQ
Quick answers to get you started

Here you’ll find the essentials on preserved materials, acoustic performance, customization, installation, lead times, and care. We’ve gathered key points to help you specify our products and plan your projects. If your question isn’t covered, contact us and we’ll guide you.

Many of our products are made with “Cladonia Stellaris”, which is the most commercially used lichen species. It is more commonly known as Reindeer Moss. More specifically, it is not a moss, but a lichen and, in fact, a subspecies of Reindeer lichens. Lichen is a symbiosis of fungus and algae. It absorbs moisture from the humid air and takes its nutrients directly from there.

Reindeer Moss forms large mats over the ground in boreal and arctic regions around the circumpolar north. It grows on the surface of bare soil or gravel in harsh environments of coniferous forests. Reindeer Moss cannot be cultivated in any form.

Yes. Greenmood uses real plants that are naturally preserved in a special process using glycerine and food colorants. This permanently preserves the plants and makes them maintenance-free.

No. Even though our products go through a transformation process that stabilizes the natural plant, it does not use any components typically found in artificial plants, such as plastic or synthetic fabrics. This makes the plants/moss 100% natural.

In our preservation process, the sap of the plant is being replaced by glycerine, and in order to obtain the specific colors we dye it using food colorants.

We highly advise against watering our plants and mosses, as they are preserved. This makes them virtually maintenance-free.

In all indoor environments where the air humidity level is no lower than 30% and does not exceed 70%.

In direct sunlight, the mosses can fade after 2 to 3 years. It should therefore be avoided whenever possible. In addition, you should not hang the products near or over heat sources, as the glycerin does not tolerate it well.

No. Our products contain no toxic elements, making them completely safe to touch and be around. However, they are not edible.

Yes. Our products are specifically designed to absorb sound, the natural way. Once placed in an interior space, our products help smooth ambient noise and reduce overall sound to comfortable decibel levels. All the acoustic reports are available in our downloads folder.

According to the B - S2 - d0 in European standards and FSI 0 / SDI 15 in North American standards, the materials used for our products have extremely limited contribution to fire. However, this does not mean that the products are fireproof. Fire certificates are available in our downloads folder.

As a result of the preservation process, the lifespan of our products can amount to up to 10 years if the right conditions are met. Please refer to the declaration of conformity in our downloads folder.

They have the typical natural plant odor, which dissipates over time.

Not entirely. The plants used in our products are natural, therefore a variation in color and form is completely normal. This makes each of our creations unique.

Indoor heating and inadequate ventilation during the winter can cause humidity levels to drop, leading to moss drying out. In such cases, avoid applying any liquid directly to the moss, as it may break down the salt and food coloring. Instead, focus on increasing the humidity by ventilating more frequently or using a humidifier. Once the humidity level returns back to normal, the moss will reabsorb the moisture from the air and become soft again.

Since Reindeer Moss absorbs and releases moisture into the air, the adhesion of colorants may not be absolute. Over time, some color changes may occur. Although our colorants have high light resistance, direct sunlight exposure can still cause fading. Additionally, fluctuations in air humidity can slightly alter the color shade: higher humidity generally darkens the color, while lower humidity lightens it.

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Event 13/11/2024

Seoul Design Festival 2024

We’re thrilled to share a glimpse of the 1st day at the Seoul Design Festival 2024!

Our South Korean team warmly invites you to visit us at stand COEX C Hall A-25, where you can explore selections from our cork collection alongside timeless favorites like the Perspective Lines and G-Circles designed by Alain Gilles.

Hope to see you soon!

Event 25/03/2025

Workspace Expo 2025

We look forward to meeting you at the Workspace Expo 2025 in Paris!

This year, we’ve created a stand showcasing our favorite products, paired with vibrant walls and a great atmosphere.

DATES
25th, 26th & 27th March 2025

TIMETABLE

Tuesday, March 25th: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday, March 26th: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday, March 27th: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

LOCATION
Parc des Expositions – Porte de Versailles
2, Place de la Porte de Versailles, 75015 Paris
Stand F16-G17

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