Coccoina Glue
Made from potato starch, this Italian adhesive carries the quiet appeal of objects that refuse to chase trends. The gentle formula comes with its characteristic almond scent—not essential to function, but somehow essential to the experience. Available in both the original tin with integrated brush and a modern stick format, it's the sort of thing that finds its way into pencil cases and desk drawers through genuine usefulness rather than clever marketing. The packaging design, largely unchanged since 1927, suggests the confidence of something that got it right the first time.
Environmentally-friendly potato starch-based formula
Solvent-free and acid-free composition
Non-toxic and safe for children
Dries clear and quickly
Versatile adhesion for paper, fabric, photos, and labels
4.4 oz. tin aluminum tin with integrated brush
.7oz glue stick
Founded by Aldo Balma in Italy's Piedmont region, Coccoina emerged from the simple ambition to create an adhesive that children could use safely while finding joy in the everyday act of gluing paper. The family-owned company has maintained its original eco-friendly principles for nearly a century, proving that sustainable manufacturing often stems from respect for materials rather than response to market pressures. Sometimes the most enduring innovations are the ones that solve problems so elegantly, they become invisible.