nonwaxed
Lacking waxy finish
Nonwaxed describes something that hasn't been treated or coated with wax.
The term appears most often with products that commonly come waxed: nonwaxed dental floss, nonwaxed paper cups, nonwaxed cucumbers.
Nonwaxed versions may be preferred for environmental reasons or specific applications where wax would interfere.
Without protective layer
- matteNon-reflective surface finish
- dullLacking edge or interest
- flatLacking vertical variation
- lusterlessDevoid of sheen
unsealed · untreated · raw · satin · eggshell · chalky · suede · velvet
Rigid paper for containers
- paperPressed pulp for writing
- kraftStrong unbleached paper
- compostableAble to decompose naturally
- biodegradableAble to decompose naturally
recyclable · sustainable · ecofriendly · unlaminated · breathable · porous · natural-fiber · corrugated
uncoated
Without protective layer
lusterless · unsealed · untreated · raw · satin · eggshell · chalky · suede · velvet · muted
cardboard
Rigid paper for containers
- paperPressed pulp for writing
- kraftStrong unbleached paper
- compostableAble to decompose naturally
biodegradable · recyclable · sustainable · ecofriendly · unlaminated · breathable · porous · natural-fiber · corrugated · paperboard
natural
Not artificially produced
peel · rind · apple · cucumber · lemon · citrus · fruit · vegetable · edible · pesticide-free
floss
Interdental cleaning strand
- stringSlender fiber or character sequence
- threadFiber for stitching
- interdentalBetween the teeth
cleaning · hygiene · teeth · gums · plaque · glide · fiber · nylon · unflavored