this is to address the health risks of pvc, the health risks associated with pvc are present while cutting, sanding, or melting the material. as long as you are not doing those things pvc exists in a very inert form, the flutes are clear coated with a non toxic sealant for safety when you handle an Inner Space Flute you are not even touching pvc, pvc is trusted all around you in your life from your toothbrush, fast food/disposable cutlery, water bottles, plumbing, hot tubs, shower curtains, credit cards, medical tubing and bags, toys, almost all product packaging, medication bottles, food containers, electronic devices, and literally thousands of other products, it is a part of almost everything that makes life possible today so i thought why not super durable and weather proof flutes for all of life’s adventures, there are never imperfections in pvc tubing making it perfect for flute barrels, pvc resonance is like a cross between cedar and bamboo, the sound is so good that many flute players including the great Raymond Carlos Nakai record with pvc flutes, when crafted properly they are indistinguishable from wood and will never split, crack, splinter, swell, or warp, you can even play them in the rain or in a blizzard which would split any wood flute. this is what makes it so cool, historically significant flutes hand crafted from modern materials… the perfect fireside friend, it will survive any adventure, anytime, anywhere. it is more than just shelf candy sitting like a museum piece, its like your dog… it just wants to go out and explore with you and keep you company. use it to increase lung capacity and lung function, use it for meditation, use it for yoga level breath control, use it to challenge yourself, use it to connect with people or just… use it for fun!