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- FENIX NTM BLOOM & ARPA HPL BLOOMArpa products are made of paper and thermosetting resins based on phenol. With Bloom, lignin technology has been introduced to significantly reduce the amount of phenol by 50%. Lignin is a natural polymer defined as the glue that holds wood fibres togehter. With this innovation most of the key ingredients originate form responsably managed forests. The impact: 46% CO2 reduction, 38% less energy demand and a 28% lower water footprint.
- Laminated LinoleumThe new material consists of laminated furniture linoleum layers. Laminating this material creates a sturdy plate that can be used for various purposes. such as making table tops and chair seats. Its scratch and water resistant. And completely made out of leftovers. There is no “new” material added besides wood glue.
- Bonding technology BiflexBiflex is a performing and versatile extruded double sided adhesive film and tape, 100% polyurethane, solvent free. Biflex is characterized by the three-layer structure, that guarantees a uniform distribution of the glue on both sides. The product shows elastic performance: it stretches and returns to its natural state with minimal deformation.
- Mycelium designGrown's products are made of mycelium and agricultural waste. Mycelium is the network of fungal wires, or mushroom 'roots'. This mycelium acts as a natural glue that can bind a biomass together. Grown's product range includes light shades, coolers, packaging material, insulation, wall tiles and much more.
- Flatpack furniture made from recycled plasticMexican design firm Paola Calzada designed a line of flatpack furniture under the brand name Luken, made from recycled plastic. Luken offers several lines…
- ManurealityManureality is a board material made from horse manure with similar properties to chipboard or MDF. It consists of 80% manure, chalk, water, and dissolvable glue. These ingredients are mixed, pressed into a mould and left to dry. Since manure is ideal to build with, Straatman wondered why we don't use it in our interior, which led to the development of Manureality.
- Fruit & veggie paperThis paper-like material is made from thin, dried slices of fruits and vegetables as part of an ongoing art project by Alfons Koller. No glue is added when the paper is put together by hand. None of the papers are the same; each is individual piece of nature and a unique piece of art. A variety of types of fruits and vegetables is possible, including tomato, black salsify, courgette, beet, ginger, kiwi, and carrot.
- Lignoloc wooden nailsLignoloc nails are made of beech wood and offer an sustainable alternative to metal nails or glue. Beech wood was especially chosen as it is indigenous to Austria, where the company is situated, and because its straight growth gives it the most homogenous cell structure. The wood is compressed with a resin to make it hard, and the nails are available in lengths up to 65 mm (2.5 inches).
- PlayPlay is a synthetic dough that, when it dries, forms a colourful glue. Developed over a five-year period, the material was created to mimic the colourful doughs we played with as kids, but with incredible strength and rigidity. It’s about the creative freedom we had as kids, being spontaneous, putting objects and materials together without restriction.
- BioLaminilThe BioLaminil panel does not contain glue and it is laminated by heat with Kraft paper, which is compostable. The foam inside the panel is polystyrene (XPS), which has been modified by adding a mix of bacteria during the extrusion process. Once the material has been disposed of in the landfill or accidentally lost in the environment, the bacteria inside is activated and begin to “digest” the foam.
- Terroir: Furniture made from a mix of seaweed and paperMore and more designers are using locally produced materials, biobased materials, and materials that used to be seen as waste in their project. Danish…
- FlexwoodFlexwood is an ultra thin veneer especially designed for the footwear sector. The material is malleable, it can be shaped and bent. It can be treated with all types of glue, is water-resistant and easy to cut. The product has a thickness of 0.5-0.6 mm. The standard line includes classic woods like cherry, oak, and beech. The material is also available with other prints.
- Wall+ wall panelsWall+ wall panels are made of hard wood composite. They are solid and thoroughly tinted. You can paint them, and they are waterproof. The tiles can replace ceramic tiles, among other things, and you can fit them on top of ceramic tiles and other materials easily with glue. The panels can be used in the bathroom and wet areas, in the kitchen, and other rooms.
- Paper bricksPaper Bricks are made with recycled newspapers. To make the bricks, newspapers are turned into pulp and combined with wood glue, before being pressed into the right shape. The paper bricks are as sturdy as real bricks, with a marbled look. The texture is warm and soft like textile. The colour of the bricks depends on the colours of the paper that is used.
- Recycled wood laminateThis recycled wood laminate is completely made from waste wood and recycled wood. All waste wood has an FSC quality label. The glue used was developed by Herso and is biodegradable. The floor can be used in BREEAM projects.
- Flax wallpaperFlax offers the opportunity to produce nonwovens with outstanding properties such as extreme tear-resistance, durability, and robustness at a relatively low production cost. This wallpaper high tear-and UV-resistance, a soft touch, as well as good insulating properties. It does not require a supporting material and can be applied directly to the wall with the specially developed glue for flax wallpaper.
- The People’s Pavilion is made from borrowed materialsFor the Dutch Design Week 2017 (21-29 October), the temporary People’s Pavilion is erected, made only from borrowed materials. Because these materials have to…
- A wooden motorcycle powered by algaeElectric cars and bikes, both motorcycles and bicycles, are popping up like mushrooms, but Ritsert Mans looks at another source of clean energy to…
- Lignin: a material to watchMore and more material companies are turning away from petrol-derived materials and turning to recycled, biobased, or waste products instead. One material that combines…
- Stitched WoodStitched wood is a material innovation that deals with veneer, its characteristics, processing, and unique potential. As a result of a wide research a surface material has been developed that is held together with seams in an ecological way without using glue and can be used either independently or in conjunction with plywood. Thanks to its design and composition, it offers flexibility and high stability.
- Wikkelhouse: Tiny house made of cardboardLately, more and more people are choosing to downsize the space they live in, by moving into so-called tiny houses. As the name implies,…
- Winter shelter Steam Canoe made with GRIP MetalImagine, you are just walking around, minding your own business, when you are suddenly hit by a snowstorm. Then you would probably wish that…
- T3 first modern tall wooden building of USAWooden high-rising buildings become more and more popular. Examples of (planned) constructions are HoHo Wien in Vienna, Baobab in Paris, Canopia in Bordeaux, Dalston…
- Willow paperStudents from the Iceland Academy of the Arts have created a range of materials including this paper, glue and string by adding nothing but heat and water to willow. The process of boiling loosened the bark of the willow and softened the fibres of the leaves and bark. The willow project is an investigation into one of Iceland’s newly gained raw materials, the willow tree.
