The Cheeky Panda Bamboo Tissue

The Cheeky Panda is an innovative British brand that specializes in sustainable lifestyle products made from bamboo. Founded in 2016 by Chris Forbes and Julie Chen, the brand was born out of a desire to find a more eco-friendly alternative to traditional wood-pulp paper products. By utilizing fast-growing bamboo, which is technically a grass, the company drastically reduces deforestation and carbon emissions associated with household paper production.

While the brand is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, its manufacturing takes place in China. This location is chosen because China is home to the vast majority of the world's sustainable bamboo forests, allowing the company to process the raw materials close to the source to minimize the carbon footprint of the supply chain before finished products are exported globally.

The company has experienced rapid growth through crowdfunding and private investment, maintaining its status as a Certified B Corporation. As of 2024 and looking toward 2026, the brand remains under the ultimate ownership of its founding entity, The Cheeky Panda Limited, continuing its mission to disrupt the traditional paper market with vegan-certified, plastic-free alternatives.