DESIGN

HEIKKI KOIVUROVA

A Finnish industrial designer, known for his down to earth attitude and beautiful organic yet functional forms, is the main designer of KUPILKA dishware and knives.

Kupilka series combine Finnish traditions with the latest technology and the best materials. Functionality, top quality and aesthetics have been the main drivers in the design process. Whether in a group or alone, Kupilka brings Nordic edge to your dining moments.

KUPILKA MATERIALS

Kupilka's very own Kareline® natural fibre composite: 50 % eco-friendly softwood-based cellulose fibres as the reinforce material and 50 % food-grade polyolefins as the adhesive material. The total bio-based level of the material used is 62 %. 

Products made from this material age beautifully yet keeping their qualities. Kareline® natural fibre composite materials were initiated in Puugia, the center for wood technology in Joensuu, Finland.

Read more about the material and its history HERE.

Kupilka products are food-grade and safe to use with hot and cold beverages and food.

The products complies with the following requirements for materials and articles intended to come into contact with food listed below:
- Regulation (EU) N:o 1935/2004; the general and traceability requirements
- Regulation (EU) N:o 10/2011
- Regulation (EU) N:o 2023/1442
- Finnish National Regulation 268/1992 (CTM)
- Regulation (EC) N:o 1907/2006 (REACH)
- Regulation (EU) N:o 1272/2013
- Directive (EC) 94/62/EC
- Regulation (EC) N:o 2023/2006

Kupilka products are not recommended to storage beverages or food for longer periods of time.

Blades: Stainless steel by Laurin Metalli W.-NR.4110 (X55 CrMo 14), 57-58 HRC

Ferrocerium rod of Firesteel from EU, striker made in Finland, coloring may vary

Reindeer leather cord: Reindeer leather is uniquely soft, thin and durable. The leather is obtained as a by-product of food production.

Cardboard packages: Cardboard from responsible managed forests, recycled

Plywood cases: High quality, ecological and insightful gift boxes made by local Kolo Design Oy, manufactured from Finnish plywood. Patented hinge method allows to assemble the cases without glue, screws or tools.

KUPILKA SPECIAL FEATURES

The products can be recycled, incinerated for heat energy or returned to us for re-use.