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Cast
 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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