TYPE
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PROCESS
Blow-mould
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Extruded
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Non-woven
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CHARACTER
Bendy
Colourful
Elastic
Lightweight
Opaque
Squashy
Transparent


APPLICATION
Board
Cushioning
Decking
Floor-covering
Insulation
Geo-textiles
Paving
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Tiles
Wall-surfacing
Windows

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Vulcanised Rubber
A synthetic approach to the mass-production of rubber parts. This rubber can be injection moulded to high tolerances and is available in a wide range of colours. We chose to put this material in the collection due to its great durability, as the failure of low-performance rubber parts (such as washers and grommets) frequently send otherwise fully-functional products to early graves.


Aluminium Foam
A lightweight foamed metal which is also self-skinning. Originally developed with aeronautical applications in mind, this material has great casting capabilities. We like it because it achieves great volume and strength whilst using minimal resources. In fact the honeycomb effect found within the foam bubble matrix actually increases the structural integrity of the material due to the random diffusion of stress lines.


Zinc Foam
A fantastic lightweight foamed metal which is also self-skinning. Originally developed with aeronautical applications in mind, this material has great casting capabilities. We like it because it achieves great volume and strength whilst using minimal resources. In fact the honeycomb effect found within the foam bubble matrix actually increases the structural integrity of the materials due to the random diffusion of stress lines. However, not quite as robust as its aluminium counterpart due to zinc's lack of structural integrity.


Frit
If you didn't already know this, Frit is the trade term used to describe recycled glass once it has been ground down into a fine sand. Generally 'Frit' is seen as a midway stage in a longer manufacturing process and is normally supplied as a raw material for making tiles or even recycled glass bottles. However, Frit has an aesthetic all of its own and could be used in a variety of ways which don't involve melting or pressing.


Natural Rubber
A range of rubbers which have been dried (cured) naturally and without the use of sulphurs and drying agents, rendering this a low-toxicity/low-energy material
. Many of the rubbers supplied by this company are manufactured in thin (3mm) sheets and then layered to form solid forms and details. The rubber is also tapped using up to date sustainable techniques to ensure the longevity of both the forestry and the industries that it supports.


Duratext®
A surfacing material which can be used in both exterior and interior applications. Based on a fibre-cement compound which uses a proportion of recycled fibres to manufacture. Available in a range of sizes, colours and finishes. They also extrude cornice-work and other interior detailing.


Moulded Tiles
A range of tiles in a range of colours and sizes, made from 100% recycled glass cullet. The glass recyclate is ground to a fine Frit and then exposed to a combination of heat and pressure to create these textured pieces. Various surface details are available and customised patterns are a possibility.


Tiles
A wide range of tiles in a range of colours and sizes, made from 100% recycled glass cullet. The glass recyclate is ground to a fine Frit and then exposed to a combination of heat and pressure to create these opaque, textured pieces.


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