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MC#: 1627-07Aluminum composite panels with realistic wood effect finishes. These panels offer a durable and easy-to-fabricate alternative to hardwood. Unlike wood, the panels are not sensitive to dampness or temperature changes which allow them to be used for external applications.

MC#: 1627-08Aluminum composite panel with a distinctive finish, combining the uneven raised texture of traditional stucco plaster, with a highly reflective surface. Typical applications include bars and counters, fascias and wall finishes, furniture and displays.

MC#: 1630-03Knit paper and metal textiles. These open-looped flexible structures are hand knitted with a combination of twisted paper yarn, copper and stain-less steel wires. They are suitable for interior applications as interior partition curtains, window shades and as a decorative bed throw.

MC#: 1630-04Hand-knitted textiles made of 100 % paper yarn. Thin paper strips are twisted into yarns that have high tenacity. The paper is relatively resistant to humidity but is not fire retar-dant unless treated. They can be used as a decorative bed throw and as interior curtain partitions.

MC#: 4677-03Versatile textiles made from woven polyvinyl (PVC). These mats are durable, easy to maintain, and easy to clean. This woven structure exhibits a subtle textural weave that are available in an assort-ment of colors. Used in residential, commercial, retail and hospitality environments.

MC#: 4849-08Open-structured textiles made of recycled paper yarns. These recycled paper yarns are currently available in 9 colors and are made to order. They are hand tufted and are suitable for indoors as wall hangings, panels, lamp shades, and rugs.

MC#: 4849-09Open-structured textiles made of recycled paper yarns. Recycled paper yarns are looped and hand tufted onto a woven poly-urethane backing. Applica-tions are for wall hangings, panels, lamp shades, and rugs. Used only for indoors.

MC#: 4849-10 Three-dimensional woven mesh used for decorative applications as room dividers and curtains. This woven structure is a combination of monofilament, paper yarn and stainless steel yarn creating a wave like pattern. Used for residential interiors, restaurants and hotels.

MC#: 5257-05Semi-rigid veneer like sheets of Brazilian banana (palm) fiber that are bound together using natural resins. The fibers are obtained from the waste from growing banana trees. Applications include surface coverings for walls, lampshades, for automotive interiors and for furniture.

MC#: 5334-02Fire retardant panel fabrics that have been created with virtually no toxic footprint. Made from recycled polyester that is free of antimony (heavy metal) and organohalogens, it has achieved a Gold standard according to the MBDC Cradle to CradleCM sustainability Index.

MC# 5641-05This additive to polypropylene increases the polymer’s clar-ity for molded and extruded applications. It is food safe and allows for PP to be used as an alternative to resins such as PET and PETE for water cups, food storage containers and beverage packaging.

MC# 5641-06This range of polymer pig-ments have been specifically designed for use with clari-fied polypropylene (PP). The colorant creates a tinted effect in the PP but does not impair the clarity at all. Applications are for medicine bottles, food storage contain-ers, and beverage cups.

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MC#: 6156-02A super-absorbing polyester non-woven that can be used for active moisture control. It can be used wherever water management and climate comfort are of importance, e.g. in the textile and shoe industries, in the automotive industry, for medical applica-tions and personal hygiene.

MC#: 6314-04Semi rigid stitchbond polyes-ter nonwoven that is durable, offers good ventilation, is bacteria resistant, and has a smooth surface and good water resistance. These fab-rics may be customized for softness, color, and sizeand are available in a standard thickness of 0.05 to 0.1 in.

MC#: 6323-03Transparent energy-saving fabric with infrared-reflecting coating. This translucent fab-ric consists of 100% polyester (PES) and is laminated with a transparent infrared (IR) reflecting 100% polyester foil to achieve high heat reflec-tion values. Applications are for interior blinds.

MC#: 6335-02Non-petroleum based polymer used as a printing substrate. This product demonstrates superior ink receptivity compared to pe-troleum based products and it is compostable per ASTM D 6400-04. Applications are for signage and promotional stationery.

MC#: 6335-03Extruded polypropylene sheet that processes and looks like standard polypropylene but is compostable. This sheet is available in lightweight flexible sheets that are easily printable using a range of techniques including lithogra-phy, flexo and laser. Used for POP store design.

MC#: 6335-04Extruded polyethylene sheet that processes and looks like standard polyethylene but is compostable. The surface is available in glossy and matte, and is manufactured from high impact resistant poly-ethylene. Applications are for signage and promotional stationery.

MC#: 6339-01A range of decorative yarns and tapes that are manufac-tured from bamboo. These narrow woven, knit and braided fabrics may up to 70% bamboo fiber and 30% cotton fiber. They are washable, can be ironed and find applica-tions in fashion apparel and accessories.

MC#: 6340-01Stainless steel sheet em-bossed with a surface finish that mimics the surface of teak. The sheets are offered in thicknesses from 0.6 to 3.0 mm (0.023 to 0.12 in) and are suitable for interior and exte-rior use for applications such as furniture, wall cladding, and for home appliances.

MC#: 6341-01Laminated wall panels made from woven bamboo. These panels are non-toxic and resistant to water, mold and insects. Offered in several colors and finishes, including metallic. Applications are for wall and ceiling finishes, currently being used in resorts and spas.

MC#: 6342-01These melamine sheets are offered in a range of colors with three-dimensional inte-rior decoration using fibers and filaments. They are used as decorative dividers and also coupled with phenolic backing for desktops or other horizontal applications.

MC# 6342-02Decorative high pressure lami-nates for interior and exterior applications. The sheets are sold in both standard and post forming grades, and in seven surface finishes (high gloss, matt, super matt, two emboss types and two texture types. Applications include furniture and wall surfaces.

MC# 6342-03Decorative high pressure laminates for interior and exterior applications that use woven wood veneer as the surface. Applications include furniture, wall surfaces, counter tops, building clad-ding (exterior grade) and laboratory surfaces.

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MC#: 6344-01Aluminum sheet that has been treated with an etchant to create decorative surface effects. The etching process does not require heat, but uses a photosensitive film to mask areas that are not to be affected. Used for automotive interiors, for furniture and for apparel accessories.

MC#: 6345-01Polypropylene fiber that has a non-cylindrical geometry to improve performance. It has improved absorbency, better thermal bonding strength and improved wicking absorp-tion. Used as filters, sanitary wipes, diapers and non-woven covers.

MC#: 6345-02Flexible, durable heating textile suitable for use close to the body. This four layer system comprises a top face fabric, an insulation layer, a heating panel layer that is made from a conductive polymer, and a substrate. Applications are for bedding and sports apparel.

MC#: 6346-01Thin, flexible polymer foil that provides scratch resistance to paper products. This poly-ester film is clear with a matt surface finish. It offers good scratch-resistant properties compared to other paper coatings. Applications are for binders, boxes, folders, dividers and slip cases.

MC#: 6347-01FSC Certified patterned wood cellulose veneers. A propri-etary digital printing process is used to achieve an abra-sion resistant surface while maintaining a porous surface to accept pigments and coat-ings. Applications include lighting design, furniture and wall and ceiling panels.

MC#: 6348-01Thermoformable thermoplas-tic polyolefin (TPO) that offers a high gloss surface. This series of durable polyolefin materials with molded-in color has been designed to exhibit excellent resistance to scratch and mar, reducing damage both during process-ing and in the field.

MC#: 6349-01A process for the sealing of natural stone surfaces to ensure stain resistance. This treatment is performed before installation, eliminat-ing the need to apply sealant. The process may be applied to granite, marble or other natural stone.

MC#: 6352-01A leather that is tanned with a chrome–free tanning agent derived from rhubarb root and therefore has a very low contaminant content. During the whole production process, only materials that are proven to be harmless to health and environment are used. Used for upholstery and shoes.

MC#: 6353-01A heavy-duty aluminum sheet for facades with an especially weather resistant and dirt repelling PVDF coating (polyvinylidene fluoride). The material is also suitable for large-area applications and extreme loads. Applications: cladding.

MC#: 6354-01Composite material consist-ing of natural rubber and fiber reinforced synthetic materials. Applications are for the automotive and aerospace industries, me-chanical engineering, sports equipment and medical engineering.

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MC#: 6355-01Decorative acoustic wood wool panel. The material exhibits a good heat stor-age capacity and is with a thickness of 1.4 in (35 mm) ballproof for ceiling and wall installations according to DIN 18032/section 3. Applica-tions are for interior wall and ceiling coverings.

MC#: 6356-01Heat cured silicone rubbers that offer good heat and chemical resistance with easy moldability. They are suitable for general molding of food safe parts, of hose and tubing and sealing rings. They offer good tear strength, flame retardance, and electri-cal insulation.

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MC#: 6357-01An inorganic ceramic coating that offers non-stick proper-ties for food contact use. It is approved for food contact and is suitable for kitchen ware, cookware and bake-ware, as well as pipes, tanks and various machine parts.

MC#: 6358-01Palm leaf packaging material. This material is non-toxic, is made without the use of bonding agents and naturally biodegrades in two months after disposal and is 100% compostable. Used as disposable dinnerware, packaging, furniture, display and exhibition.

MC#: 6351-01Wood plastic composite (WPC) decking that is manu-factured from recycled self adhesive labels. The parent company produces paper products and the surplus from their label making process is used as the raw material (up to 75% recycled) for these WPCs.

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