Bannor Toys: wood from Iowa, silicone from China
Bannor Toys draws a clear line on its own FAQ: all of its wooden toys are made in its Madrid, Iowa workshop from Iowa and Midwest lumber, while the food-grade silicone it uses in some toys is manufactured in China.[1][3][4]
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What the maker says is made in the USA
- All wooden toys are 100% made in the US, in its workshop in Madrid, Iowa.[1]
- Lumber comes from Iowa and the Midwest; bought-in parts such as wood rings come from companies in Texas, Illinois, Ohio and Maine.[3][5]
- Boho Alphabet Blocks: maple hardwood, left natural, ages 0+ on the product page.[2]
What it says is made elsewhere
- Its food-grade silicone is manufactured in China.[4]
Where: places the maker names
| Place | What it is, in the maker's words |
|---|---|
| Madrid, Iowa | Workshop[1] |
What's unresolved or limited
What this means when you buy
If you want the all-US version, pick an all-wood toy and check the product description for silicone. The Boho Alphabet Blocks, for example, are described as maple hardwood left natural.
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Sources
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All of our wooden toys are 100% made here in the United States. Our workshop is in our hometown of Madrid, Iowa.
Ages 0+ · Maple hardwood · 1.5" blocks · Left natural wood
All of our lumber is sourced from Iowa and the Midwest.
We use a 100% food-grade silicone that is manufactured in China and 3rd party safety tested here in the USA along with all of our wood toys.
The few parts that we do not make ourselves such as wood rings are made by companies in Texas, Illinois, Ohio, and Maine.
Depending on the toy, we use our organic beeswax and flaxseed oil finish, water based paints or inks, and food-grade silicone.
Bannor Silicone Shapes + Blocks