Natural Home Veggie Brush, Bamboo 2.25-inch-round brush Gentle palmyra bristles 100% bamboo handle Attractive and versatile Bamboo is extremely strong and an excellent substitute for hardwoods It is not a wood but a fast-growing species of grass It grows to harvestable length in only 3-5 years It requires no fertilizers or pesticides And Bamboo's density makes it naturally water-resistant, which inhibits germs and bacteria