Fibre and sizing are separate
The selected pad’s fibre is declared 100%cotton. The retailer also identifies gelatine as an animal-derived ingredient and describes gelatine sizing. The cotton percentage describes the paper fibre; it does not prove that every component or treatment is plant-derived.
A useful procurement check
If an organisation requires an animal-free material declaration, record both fields rather than stopping at the cotton headline. This journal has not verified an animal-free alternative or audited a certification registry. The selected Arches record should not be labelled vegan based on its fibre percentage.
Do not infer a safety result
Gelatin sizing is a manufacturer/retailer material statement, not a personal allergy assessment or food-contact approval. Likewise, neutral-pH or no-optical-brightener claims do not establish suitability for skin, food or a home experiment. The site offers no material-treatment or chemical-mixing instructions.
Before purchasing
Check the current exact product label and ask the maker for a missing declaration when it is essential to the order. Formula or manufacturing changes can make older descriptions insufficient. Independent material/chemical and substantive-content review remains pending.
Sources & scope
Checked November 5, 2026. Manufacturer and retailer references support the specific statements. Dated displayed prices are not final checkout quotes, performance rankings or performance testing. This shopping reference does not replace the exact product label or retailer instructions. Current received labels and independent art-material/chemical/content/commerce review remain pending.