LOS ANGELES — Vibio's line of app-controlled pleasure toys has received the Vegan Trademark from The Vegan Society.
The queer- and women-owned Vibio was founded in 2018 by childhood friends Alma Ramírez Acosta and Patricia Cervantes Santana. The company launched its first vibrator and accompanying app on Kickstarter.
"All four of Vibio’s toys, including Frida, the first toy in the range, are now certified with the Vegan
Trademark. Meanwhile, the Glee and Wake lubricants, which are entirely free from animal products and testing, have also been registered," noted a rep. "Both lubes come in eco-friendly tubes made of 100% sugarcane."
Vegan Society Marketing Manager Ericka Durgahee noted, "Registering our first electronic personal toys with the Vegan Trademark is expressly exciting news for the team. Not just because Vibio are such a trailblazing company, but also because it means we’ve taken new steps into the registration of electronic products. Thank you for working with us, Vibio."
"Many people don’t realize that a lot of lubricants, toys and even condoms can contain animal derivatives, such as certain enzymes, animal skin and beeswax, or may have been tested on animals. For years, a lot of vegans, whether they’re single or in a relationship, have had to miss out or compromise on comfort and pleasure because of their ethics," Durgahee said. "However, thanks to the incredible team at Vibio, these sleek innovations are available to vegans, too.”
Vibio's Cervantes Santana described the company as "firm believers in the power of tech when it comes to creating change and positive impact in the world, and we wanted to apply this to the sexual wellness space. Our mission has always been to create an inclusive brand that would not only make tools to explore sexuality, but combine them with content to guide people in their sexual journey."
"As a vegan myself, it was essential that our products be accessible to the vegan community as well," she said.
