# Plant-Based Dental Flosses 'TIOFLOSS' is Focused on a Plastic-Free Design By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-02-20 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiofloss References: [geeky-gadgets](https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/tiofloss-teeth-floss-19-02-2021/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+geeky-gadgets+%28Geeky+Gadgets%29) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tio/tiofloss-plant-based-vegan-dispenser-and-floss-system) Dental flosses are often characterized by their plastic-based composition, so the 'TIOFLOSS' floss system has been developed as an effective [plant-based alternative](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aesop-toothpaste). The floss container is made with a plant-based blend of wood fibers and bio-based content in order to eliminate the need for a plastic case. The floss itself is crafted with a plant-based recipe as well, which makes it perfect for helping a person to further reduce the amount of plastic materials they use on a daily basis. The 'TIOFLOSS' floss system is one of a growing number of [eco-focused oral care solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dentalclean-products) as things like [plastic floss and toothbrushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suri-sustainable-electric-toothbrush) quickly come under scrutiny from consumers who demand a more sustainable alternative. The product also highlights a modern design, which will make it applicable for style-conscious consumers to boot. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Plant-based Oral Care:** The use of plant-based materials in oral care products is a trend that will continue to gain momentum among eco-conscious consumers, providing opportunities for companies to innovate in this space. - **Plastic-free Packaging:** The shift towards using sustainable and compostable materials for product packaging is a trend that presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the packaging industry. - **Eco-focused Dental Products:** Consumers are increasingly demanding eco-friendly alternatives for dental products, presenting a trend that provides opportunities for companies to develop innovative solutions in this space. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Oral Care:** The oral care industry has an opportunity to cater to eco-conscious consumers by developing plant-based and sustainable dental products. - **Packaging:** The packaging industry has the opportunity to innovate by developing sustainable and compostable packaging solutions for oral care products. - **Consumer Goods:** Consumer goods companies specializing in oral care have the opportunity to tap into the eco-conscious trend by developing and marketing plant-based and sustainable dental products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eco-Friendly Electric Flossers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flaus.md) - [Sustainable Dental Flosses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silk-expanding-dental-floss.md) - [Streamlined Flossing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dental-hygiene1.md) - [Expanding Dental Flosses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expanding-dental-floss.md) - [Innovative Natural Oral Care](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/best-bamboo-toothbrush-flosser.md) - [Chocolate Milk-Flavored Flossers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-milkflavored-flossers.md) - [Auto-Restringing Flossing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qicobay-c1.md) - [Scented Dental Flosses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocofloss.md) - [Fruit-Flavored Dental Flosses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boka-floss.md)