FEIBP Honors Cutting-Edge Design at 2025 Innovation Awards
By Alice Castle, Brush Expert Ltd
Held during the 65th FEIBP Congress in Ischia, Italy (October 8–11, 2025), this year’s Innovation Awards reflected the Federation’s ongoing commitment to progress. Four companies earned nominations for the prestigious honor, with a representative from each invited to present their revolutionary products developed over the past 12 months. Each nominee was also given display space within the Brush Forum, allowing delegates to explore the innovations ahead of the ballot to determine the winner. Once all votes were tallied, the winner was announced during the Gala Dinner on the final night of the Congress.
We are pleased to reveal that the 2025 FEIBP Innovation Award went to Lessmann’s Knotted Conical Brushes for Battery-Powered Brush Cutters.
WINNER: Knotted Conical Brushes for Battery-Powered Brush Cutters from Lessmann GmbH
Wheel brushes and conical brushes on motorized and battery-powered brush cutters are ideal for removing weeds and wild plants from lawn pavers, curbs, paved areas, or other hard-to-reach places.
Lighter brush models are ideal for cordless brush cutters. These brushes have a smaller cup and fewer bristles, which means they can be operated effortlessly by battery-powered brush cutters and still achieve excellent cleaning results.
Lessmann brushes for battery-powered brush cutters are available with 12 or 22 knots. The high-quality steel wire works extremely effectively on many surfaces. Plastic bristles (PBT or PP) are ideal for working on sensitive surfaces. The special feature of Lessmann brushes for battery-powered brush cutters is that they have standard mounts. This means that the products fit all common battery-powered brush cutters that are designed for tool changes without the need for an additional adapter. This technical feature is unique and is protected by a utility model.
Nail Design Brush Configurator – Zahn Pinsel, Germany
The NEW Nail Design Brush Configurator from Zahn Pinsel is the brand new, web-based configurator which allows the user to design their very individual nail design brush in just 4 steps. With over 300 possible combinations of head shape, hair quality, handle shape, ferrule colour and logo print options, this flexible, modular system offers maximum customization with a low minimum order quantity of 120 pieces. This allows you to successfully stand out from the market with unique brushes and boost your brand!
Paddle Brush – da Vinci Künstlerpinselfabrik DEFET GmbH
The new “Paddle Brush” from da Vinci Künstlerpinselfabrik DEFET of Germany are distinguished by their elegant, innovative design featuring a specially shaped, extra-short handle that allows you to work directly from the wrist. 
There are three different bristle types to choose from: the soft FIT variant, the extra-strong IMPASTO bristle configuration and the versatile SYNTHETIC BRISTLE version, which is suitable for various painting techniques.
All brushes are equipped with the DUROPLUS-System, which includes a specially moulded grip tooth that penetrates deeply into the adhesive layer, securing the bristles and ensuring a long brush life.
Wide brushes are exposed to particularly high stress, which is why the connection between the handle and brush head is designed to be especially sturdy. The brushes feature stainless steel ferrules and have a laser-cut grip zone that ensures a secure hold.
The wood used comes from sustainable European forestry, highlighting the environmentally friendly aspect of the brush production.
Dishwash Brush “Gap” – Ebnat, Switzerland
This elegant dishwashing brush impresses not only with its dynamic design but also with its numerous inner qualities. This brush has a real punch, despite, or perhaps precisely because of, its hollow construction. 
The “Gap” is committed to sustainability from head to handle and still offers all the advantages of wet use: It is truly lightweight. Compared to a conventional dishwashing brush, material savings of 30% were achieved.
The already slim body is also made of 95% PCR-PP, and the bristles are made of 100% recycled plastic (PIR). Despite the minimal use of material, the ergonomic and voluminous handle with its soft-touch surface fits perfectly in the hand. Material was also saved in the hanging hole, as it is significantly larger. Fits all conventional hooks.
Durability also entails sustainability. For long-lasting hygiene, the brush can be cleaned in the dishwasher.
Learn more about the FEIBP at www.eurobrush.com.
