Natural bristle · Bamboo handle · Australian owned
A toothbrush that goes back to the earth.
Bambusa brushes pair a tapered bamboo handle with real boar or horse hair bristles. No nylon, no plastic handle, and the wide base lets it stand upright on the sink to dry.
4-packs from $7.49 a brush · free shipping over $50 · Australian owned
Pick your bristle
One bamboo handle, two natural bristles. The tapered handle is wide at the base, so it stands up on its own and dries properly between brushes. Prices in AUD.
| Bristle | Feel | Material | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boar | Medium | Natural boar hair | A firmer, classic scrub |
| Horse hair | Soft | Natural horse hair | Sensitive gums |
Brush Club
A fresh 4-pack every three months.
Dentists suggest a new toothbrush every three months, and natural bristles do their best work fresh. The Brush Club posts a 4-pack on that schedule for less than buying one at a time. Skip, pause or cancel up to 3 days before your next billing date.
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Bamboo and natural bristle both break down in compost. Some brushes use tiny metal staples to hold the tufts, so check before it goes in.
Pull the tufts
Pull the bristle tufts out with pliers. If you find small metal staples, put those in the general waste bin.
Compost the rest
Snap the handle and add it and the bristles to your home compost or green-waste bin, where your council accepts it.
Give it a second job
Use an old handle as a plant marker in the veggie patch, or keep the brush for scrubbing grout.
Our story
A toothbrush is something you use twice a day and throw away four times a year. We thought it should be made from things that grow back.
A genus of clumping bamboo. One species, Bambusa arnhemica, grows wild along the rivers of the Northern Territory.
Bambusa is an Australian-owned business. It started at the bathroom sink, with a simple question: why is the thing we replace most often made from plastic that lasts for centuries?
Our handles are made from bamboo, one of the fastest-growing plants on earth, which regrows from its own roots after harvest. They taper to a wide base, so the brush stands upright and dries properly between uses.
For bristles we went back to what people used before nylon: boar and horse hair. They're natural and they clean well, and you can choose firmer boar or softer horse hair.
Questions
How do I care for my bamboo brush?
Bamboo and natural bristles are natural materials, so they need to dry between uses.
- Rinse well after brushing and shake off excess water.
- Stand it upright on its base, or in a holder, somewhere with airflow.
- Don't leave it lying in water, in a closed cup, or in a sealed travel case while wet.
- Replace your brush every 3 months, or sooner if the bristles splay. Dentists recommend this for any toothbrush.
- Some darkening of the bamboo over time is normal and doesn't affect how it works.
Will bamboo go mouldy?
Bamboo is a natural material, so like any wooden item it can grow mould if it stays wet. Letting it dry upright in open air between uses and replacing it every 3 months keeps it fresh. Mould caused by storing the brush wet or using it beyond 3 months isn't covered as a fault. See our returns page.
How long does delivery take?
We ship to anywhere in Australia, and orders usually arrive within 7 to 14 business days, with tracking by email. Shipping is free on orders over $50.
Can I return a brush if I change my mind?
Toothbrushes are personal hygiene products, so we don't accept change-of-mind returns or exchanges. Not sure which bristle suits you? Read boar bristle vs horse hair or email us before you order. If your brush arrives faulty or damaged, you're covered under Australian Consumer Law. See our returns page.
Are the brushes vegan?
No. Boar and horse hair are animal fibres. We don't currently offer a vegan bristle.
Which bristle should I choose?
Horse hair is softer and suits sensitive gums. Boar is a firmer, medium feel for a more classic scrub.
Can I pause or cancel the Brush Club?
Yes. Skip a delivery, pause, or cancel up to 3 days before your next billing date. There's no lock-in and no minimum number of deliveries.
Do you ship outside Australia?
Not yet. We currently ship to Australian addresses only.