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3 results for “beetle” in materials

  1. MaterialBeetlecrete – MPBWCMountain Pine Beetle Wood Concrete (MPBWC), or ‘Beetlecrete’, is a wood concrete composite, using the trees killed by the mountain pine beetle. The result is a hybrid material that is shaped with molds. Beetlecrete can be worked with woodworking tools. It is moisture and fire resistance, and weighs half of ordinary concrete.
  2. MaterialIsolcell and IsolkenafBoth Isocell and Isokenaf are soundproofing and thermal materials The first is made of recycled paper, the latter from Kenaf. For strengthening purposes polyester fibres are added together a natural fireproof ingredient. They contain no protein substances, so no treatment necessary against insects, moths or beetles. Available as a roll or panel.
  3. MaterialTextiles ‘INSECTED’This textile by designer Barbara Medo is inspired by skeletal structure of dragonfly wings. The material consists of a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) with a core of polyester. This yarn is knitted by hand or by machine. The whole is placed under tension and then pressed with heat, giving the material is given its final shape.