Coccoina Glue

Made from potato starch, this Coccoina 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.

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.