MDF, or medium-density fiberboard, is an engineered wood board that consists of wood fibers or dust, wax, and a resin binder. MDF is produced by mixing wood particles with wax, resin, and water, and …
Top Five Materials: February 2022
MC 785602 / Plastic Free Paper from Lactips Lactips' Plastic Free Paper offers a new PFAS, PVDC, and silicone-free coating that provides barrier and thermo-sealing properties while ensuring the …
Top Five Materials: November 2021
MC 838101 / Tidal-Tex™ by Tidal Vision Products, Inc. This Bio-based, non-hazmat treatment from Tidal Vision Products can be applied on everything from fibers to near-finished textiles to deliver …
Top Five Materials: October 2021
MC 746104 / ST-Eleveat BIO E and ST-Eleveat RE E from Sekisui Plastics Co., Ltd. This lightweight expanded polyester foam technology from Sekisui offers excellent heat resistance, flame retardancy, …
Top Five Materials: August 2021
From a new indium decoration technology used to produce special effects to a nonwoven textile made of sheep wool, Material Library + Database continue to grow. Check out August's Top 5 and all the …
Material Profile: Daika
Traditionally it is difficult to use wood in consumer goods because its ability to be shaped is limited due to the fact that it is solid and can’t be easily molded. Fabrication of wood requires …
Top Five Materials: April 2021
From a bent glass technology that uses lasers to create new geometries from sheet glass to a premier wood substitute with the smallest ecological footprint of any lumber alternative, Material Library …
Rigidity and Flexibility: A Marriage of Opposites
The unexpected combination of two dissimilar materials can be seen in architecture, interior design, and the consumer electronics and lifestyle space. Dr. Andrew Dent, EVP of Materials …
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Material Insight: Sonowood for Musical Instruments
Sonowood: The Tropical Wood Substitute Tropical wood is commonly used in the production of musical instruments due to its density and hardness. This common appeal has increased the endangerment rate …
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Material Insight: PLAW by Sohma Furutate Design
5 Materials You Need to Know: February
At Material ConneXion we’re always researching the leading-edge materials that will help you future-proof your business and lead with confidence. Here, we’ve identified the top five materials that our …
