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- Wood Fibre TextilesTextiles made of wood include Tencel, Viscose, Lenzing FR and Lenzing Modal. Tencel is more absorbent than cotton, softer than silk and cooler than linen. Viscose is naturally botanic, absorbs moisture well and is pleasant on the skin. Lenzing FR offers protection from different kinds of heat: fire, radiant heat, electric arcs, molten metals and flash fires. Lenzing Modal is extracted from beech wood.
- Boiled WoodMirjam Griffioen is a designer with a fascination for materials and transforming them. Boiled wood is the result of boiling MDF (Medium Density Fibreboard) pressed wood fibers with a resin. These ingredients have been pressed under high pressure and temperature.
- Loacker Galaxy: Wood and Steel Define New Flagship StoreTo celebrate 100 years of its hazelnut wafer, Loacker asked MoDusArchitects to redesign its flagship store in Heinfels, Austria. The project, called Loacker Galaxy,…
- Early Detection of Wood Coating Deterioration Boosts Sustainability of Wooden StructuresWood has been a trusted material for construction for millennia, from the revered Japanese cypress to the sturdy ponderosa pine. Today, amid the growing…
- Plana wood (Husk Plastic Composite)Planawood is a high-performance composite material designed as a sustainable alternative to traditional wood. Made from 60% rice husk, 30% recycled plastic, and 10% performance-enhancing additives, it offers exceptional durability. Unlike natural wood, Planawood is resistant to water, termites, and rot.
- euca woodeuca wood is an innovative, plant-based material that embodies circular economy and regenerative design principles. Made from 100% natural components, its main ingredient is eucalyptus bark, which naturally sheds from trees and is collected by hand from the ground. To maintain its compostability and natural properties, a starch-based binder is used, free from synthetic additives or harmful chemicals. The result is a lightweight yet durable material with high stability.
- Adhesive-free joining of wood and polymersResearchers at Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) in Austria developed not one but two adhesive-free methods to bond (metal) polymers and wood together.…
- Building with Lego bricks made from reclaimed woodGerman company TRIQBRIQ developed a timber construction system that consist of micro-modular wooden building blocks, which can stacked quickly to create loadbearing walls. The…
- Wood Solutions Int.Wood Solutions Int. based in the Netherlands, with sister company Margadant Wood Pty Ltd based in South Africa. Both are part of the Forest…
- Experience Wood in Faced PanelsFaced panels are the perfect material for creating bespoke interiors or customized furniture. With the collection of the Italian brand Cleaf, DecoLegno offers an…
- A modular hospital made of wood and metal “Velcro”Canadian architect Tye Farrow used a Velcro-like metal material called Grip Metal by Canadian company Nucap to design a wooden modular template for temporary…
- Shimmering sequins made of wood celluloseWith her project Bio Iridescent Sequin, designer Elissa Brunato developed a bio-based alternative to petroleum-based plastic sequins, made of wood cellulose. The textile and…
- Hyperion wood compositeHyperion is a wood-polymer composite made from 60% recycled wood and 40% recycled High Density Polyethylene, environmentally gentle bonding agent, additives and tint. The material is low-maintenance and comes with 15 years warranty against splits, splinters, rot and fungal decay. The decking material is anti-slip and reversible.
- Old boat wood mosaicThese mosaics are made from reclaimed wood from old boats. Each piece is unique. The durable material is anti-insect, anticorrosion and waterproof.
- New Material: Ceramic Wood at MX2016Ceramic wood, which is short for ceramics made from wood, is the result of a material inspired process addressing the question of the composition…
- Interactive Wood by Johannes Wöhrlin at MX2016Wood is perceived as a high-quality material, generating surfaces with anisotropic properties and unique individual grain. Every piece of wood is as unique as a finger…
- Woven Wood Roof Brings The Forest InsideUnder the shelter of this very unique timber roof, the Home-for-All Playhouse in Fukushima’s Soma City offers children and families affected by the region’s…
- Glow WoodBy mixing a phosphorescent powder with resin and the filling in the cracks and knotholes that naturally occur in wood materials, you can create…
- Concept woodConcept wood is a multilaminar wood from the new Alpi collection which draws its inspiration from medicinal plants,their chromatic look, shades and catchy colour blends.
- (Not just) recycled wood furnitureSome recycled wood furniture is not just recycled wood furniture. The work of Italian designer David Aquini is a case in point. His carefully…
- Wood Plastic CompositeThe composition of Wood Plastic Composite (WPC) is a composition of 55% wood flour, 10% talc, 33% PP resin and 2% grafted polymer. This mixture is melt compounded and than granulated.
- Wood that glowsWhile translucency is not a characteristic normally associated with wood, an installation in Minnesota's Bigelow Chapel demonstrates the warmth and radiance that translucent wood…
- Wood For The Trees Explored The Future Of Responsible Hardwood UseDuring 3daysofdesign 2026 (10-12 June) in Copenhagen, the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) showcased Wood for the Trees, an exhibition exploring the journey of…
- Aalto University Transforms 17th-Century Shipwreck Wood into Textile FibreResearchers at Finland’s Aalto University have transformed timber salvaged from a 17th-century shipwreck into textile fibres, creating a seamless knitted dress that combines heritage,…
