By Emiliano | Good Crumb, Fremantle WA | Updated July 2026
Disclosure: this guide reflects my personal testing and direct experience selling bannetons from Fremantle since 2024. Prices and product quality at competitors change over time — what I describe is what I found in July 2026.
I've been selling bannetons out of Fremantle for the last year. Before that I was just a sourdough hobbyist in Perth, buying the same bannetons everyone else in Australia buys — Kitchen Warehouse, Banneton Man, the eBay specials. I've personally tested every option on this list. This is what I wish I'd known before I spent my money.
What's in this guide:
- What a banneton actually does (and why the cheap ones fail)
- Every banneton you can buy in Australia, ranked
- The Perth pickup and bulk-buying angle
- Who should buy what (home baker, weekend baker, small bakery)
What a banneton actually does
A banneton (or proofing basket) gives your sourdough its shape and structure during the final proof. Without one, your dough collapses flat. The basket's ridges leave that signature spiral pattern on the crust.
That's it. A good one lasts years. A bad one cracks, warps, or sheds fibers into your dough.
Why the Australian market is weird
A rattan banneton is a simple product. Hand-woven cane, a linen liner, a cardboard sleeve. The materials are cheap, the construction is consistent across suppliers, and most of what's actually decent in Australia comes from Vietnam.
The rest comes out of a different factory system. The build is loose, the rattan is brittle, and the baskets break within weeks. Same product photos, different build quality, in my testing. Most of what these retailers stock is the budget-tier Chinese version rebranded.
Yet the prices here are wildly different for what's essentially the same category. Some retailers sit at the bottom of the range. Others charge 2-3x that. The difference isn't the rattan, it's the markup, the distribution chain, and whether you're paying for a brand label you could've sourced direct.
This is exactly why I started Good Crumb. I wanted the same banneton I use at home, at a price that doesn't punish the baker.
Every banneton you can buy in Australia (July 2026)
I ordered samples from every major option and used them across 40+ bakes. Here's what I found, ranked from best to worst.
1. Good Crumb — $15.99 to $19.99 with linen liner
Hand-woven rattan from a small workshop in Vietnam, linen liner included, shipped from Fremantle in 2–4 days.
Three sizes, three real uses:
- Round 23×8 cm — $17.99 with linen liner. This is what I tell beginners to start with. Round shape works for everything — boule, short loaf, pizza dough, focaccia. If you've never bought a banneton before and don't know what shape you want, this one won't steer you wrong.
- Medium Oval 24.5×15×8 cm — $15.99 with linen liner. This is the size most sourdough recipes assume when they say "shape into a banneton." It's where most people end up after a few bakes — and it's the cheapest of the three. It's what I bake 80% of my loaves in.
- Large Oval 30×15×8 cm — $19.99 with linen liner. For when the Medium isn't big enough. Family-size loaves, longer fermentations, sandwich bread.
Shipping: $15 flat anywhere in Australia, free over $100. Local pickup in Fremantle.
What's good: the liner is included (most competitors charge extra). Ships from Perth, so you get it in days, not weeks. If something's wrong, you email me and I fix it — there's no support ticket, just me.
What's not good: no physical storefront. Smaller range than Kitchen Warehouse.
2. Banneton Man — the established brand
The most common result when you Google "banneton Australia." Australian-owned, decent rattan, lots of reviews.
What's good: established brand, decent rattan quality, fast shipping within Australia.
What's not good: no Perth pickup. If something goes wrong, you're dealing with their support, not the person who chose the product.
Who it's for: bakers who want a known brand and don't mind paying a premium for the name.
3. Matchbox (Brunswick Bakers) — premium marketing, same factory
Higher-end presentation, marketed as trade-grade. In my testing the construction felt identical to the Kitchen Warehouse Brunswick Bakers range; same import, different label.
What's good: looks premium in photos, some trade stockists.
What's not good: significantly overpriced for what's actually in the basket. No Perth pickup.
Who it's for: someone who hasn't tested alternatives yet.
4. Sourdough Mate — bundling-focused, premium shipping
Australian-based, often sold as part of a full sourdough gear bundle. Single banneton pricing is at the top of the range, and calculated shipping tends to be the steepest of any option.
What's good: bundling if you want everything in one order, Australian-based.
What's not good: highest landed cost of any single-banneton option. No Perth pickup.
Who it's for: bakers buying a full sourdough kit who don't mind the shipping premium.
5. Kitchen Warehouse (Brunswick Bakers brand) — big-box, quality lottery
Big-box retail in Perth (Cannington, Osborne Park) and online.
Pricing: $38.95 at full price, frequently discounted to around $22.95. Liner is sold separately, add another $10–12 on top.
What's good: in Perth if you need it today. Sometimes on sale real cheap.
What's not good: the Brunswick Bakers build is poor. I bought one, it broke within a week of normal use. The liner is extra. Often out of stock of the popular sizes.
Who it's for: someone who needs it today and is willing to gamble on quality.
6. AliExpress / direct from China — slow, broken, no support
I ordered a batch of 10 to see what the budget option actually looks like. Result: 1.5 months shipping, multiple units arrived broken, no refund offered.
What's good: cheapest possible on paper.
What's not good: 1.5 months shipping. Quality lottery. No support. For a beginner this is the worst possible first purchase.
Who it's for: nobody. If you're trying to save money, save it properly.
7. eBay / Amazon AU — drop-shipper lottery
Mixed bag. Some sellers are fine, most are drop-shippers or bulk importers. The rattan is often loosely wound, liners are thin or missing.
What's good: Prime shipping on some. Amazon returns in theory.
What's not good: quality lottery. Slow dispatch from overseas sellers. No real support.
Who it's for: budget experiments, not serious sourdough.
At-a-glance comparison
| Brand | Pickup Perth | Liner included | Bulk pricing available |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Crumb | Yes (Fremantle) | Yes | Yes — email us at hello@goodcrumb.com.au |
| Banneton Man | No | Yes | No |
| Matchbox (Brunswick) | No | No | Some stockists |
| Sourdough Mate | No | No | No |
| Kitchen Warehouse (Brunswick) | Yes (Cannington, Osborne Park) | No | No |
| AliExpress | No | No | No |
| eBay / Amazon AU | No | No | No |
The bulk-buying angle
If you're buying one banneton, the price difference between Good Crumb and the established brands is a few dollars. Not huge. But the moment you're buying two, three, or more, the math starts to matter:
- Two pieces (Medium + Large): saving $20–30 versus Banneton Man. Add a Round and you're saving $40–50.
- Five pieces (weekend markets, sourdough class, family that bakes together): saving $80–120 against retail.
- Twenty to fifty pieces (small bakery or microbakery): savings measured in hundreds of dollars. Get in touch and we'll work it out.
This is the part nobody talks about when they compare bannetons. The single-unit price matters less than what happens when you actually commit to the hobby — or to a business.
Who should buy what
I've shipped 300+ bannetons in the last 2 months alone. Here's who buys them, and what I'd tell each one.
If you're a Perth bakery (or starting one): Email me at hello@goodcrumb.com.au. For a bakery buying 20-50 pieces, the math versus any other Australian option is the math. Get in touch and we'll work out pricing based on what you need — MOQ 10 pieces, mixed sizes OK.
If you're just starting sourdough at home: Your first equipment matters more than people admit. A $9 banneton from AliExpress that cracks, or arrives broken, or makes your dough stick; that breaks your motivation before you've baked your first loaf. Your first loaf is supposed to be magic, not a fight with bad equipment.
At the same time, spending $40-60 on your first banneton when you don't know if you'll bake next month is silly.
The honest answer: get a Good Crumb Medium Oval ($15.99 with liner); it's the size that suits almost everyone, and the price won't burn you if sourdough turns out to be a phase. The Round ($17.99) is also a good pick.
If money is really tight: use a bowl from your kitchen. A wooden bowl or a rice bowl with a tea towel and some flour does the same job as a $9 AliExpress banneton that will arrive broken. Don't waste your first loaves on bad equipment.
If you've been baking for a while: You probably already know what size you want. Get two, one Medium for weekday loaves, one Large for weekends. You'll save $20-30 versus the equivalent at the established brands, and the build is the same.
If you're selling at markets or running a micro-bakery: See the bulk-buying section above. Get in touch.
One thing nobody tells you about bannetons
Rattan bannetons need to dry completely between uses. If you put wet dough into a damp basket, you'll get mold within weeks. Air-dry upside down on a rack for 24+ hours. Rotate two baskets if you bake daily.
This is why the liner matters — it keeps the dough from sticking, but it also keeps the rattan drier. Skip the liner and you'll regret it.
My pick
If you're in Perth or anywhere in Australia and you want a real banneton at an honest price, Good Crumb is what I'd recommend — because I designed it for my own kitchen first, and because I've used it for 200+ bakes.
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FAQ
Are rattan bannetons better than plastic? For final shaping and presentation, yes. Plastic proofing containers work for bulk dough but don't give you the spiral pattern or the structure a rattan banneton does. If you're scoring for show (post a photo, give away the loaf), rattan. If you're doing bulk production, plastic.
How long do rattan bannetons last? A good rattan banneton lasts years with proper care — air-dry upside down between uses, rotate two baskets if you bake daily, never put a wet basket in a closed cupboard. I've been using mine since 2024, still going strong. The cheap AliExpress or generic eBay ones last under a year, in my testing.
Can you bake bread in a banneton? No. The banneton is for proofing only; it holds the dough during the final rise so it keeps shape. You bake in a Dutch oven or on a steel, you flip the dough out of it before baking.
Do I need a liner? Yes. Flour the liner, not the basket. The liner makes cleanup easier and extends the basket's life. Every Good Crumb banneton ships with a linen liner included. Most competitors charge extra for one.
What size banneton do I need? For most home bakers, the Medium Oval is the right starting point; it's the size most sourdough recipes assume when they say "shape into a banneton." A Round is more versatile if you want one basket for everything (boule, short loaf, pizza dough). A Large Oval is for bigger loaves and family baking. If you're not sure, start with a Round.
Where can I buy bannetons in Perth? Two practical options: Good Crumb (Fremantle pickup or shipped from Perth, 2-4 days anywhere in Australia, $15 flat shipping), or Kitchen Warehouse (Cannington, Osborne Park — check the build quality before buying, the Brunswick Bakers range is hit-or-miss). If you want it today and don't mind inspecting the basket in-store, KW works. If you want it to last, Good Crumb.
What should I look for in a banneton? Tight rattan weave (no loose fibers, no gaps), a liner that fits properly (not baggy, not tight), construction that doesn't creak when you press the sides. The basket should hold its shape when you flip the dough out; if the basket collapses, the rattan is too dry or too cheap. And buy from someone who actually stands behind the product if it breaks.