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Plastic and natural Raffia

by Kaniez Abdi · United Kingdom · PLA523 · Published 29 May 2010
About this material

plastic and straw raffia fabric

Plastic and straw raffia is stitched down onto an organza base in triangle formations. Plastic raffia can not be used with heat as it will melt.
This material is produced in standard colors, white, black and on standard fabric organza in black and white, but the raffia and fabric can come in other colors if specified.
Minimum order is 1 meter and the maximum width is 140 cm, but it can be joined together to create large panels.
The process can be applied to paper, sheer or solid fabric or incorporated into resin and glass. It can be applied to products such as textile art panel for the wall, lamp shades, wall lighting, also hung as partitions and attached to dividing screen, made into blinds, cushions and applied onto soft furnishing, used in upholstery.

Material properties

Sensorial

Glossiness:SatinTranslucence:0–50%Structure:ClosedTexture:MediumHardness:SoftTemperature:WarmAcoustics:GoodOdour:NoneWeight:Light

Technical

Fire resistance:PoorUV resistance:PoorWeather resistance:PoorScratch resistance:ModerateChemical resistance:Poor

Environmental

Renewable:No
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