Coatings and finishes
Water-based coatings and finishes
Alternative to: Solvent-based lacquer
- Low VOC
- Fast drying
- Matt to gloss
- Interior use
Furniture, Display and retail, Set building, Signage
Materials
Material categories, with the spec up front.
Every category below replaces something you may already be using. Filter by category, application or form, then ask for samples to test against your own spec.
Category
Application
Form
Full specifications and safety data available on request.
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Coatings and finishes
Waterborne polyurethane topcoat
Alternative to: Solvent-based 2K polyurethane
- Low VOC
- Scuff resistant
- Non-yellowing
Furniture, Retail fit-out, Exhibitions
Coatings and finishes
Mineral silicate paint
Alternative to: Acrylic masonry paint
- Breathable
- UV stable
- Non-combustible binder
Architecture, Interiors
Foams
Bio-based and recycled foams
Alternative to: Virgin polyurethane and polystyrene foam
- Recycled content
- Carveable
- Low dust
- Density options
Props and sculpture, Packaging inserts, Model making, Insulation panels
Foams
Recycled closed-cell PE foam
Alternative to: Virgin polyethylene foam
- Closed cell
- Water resistant
- Recycled content
Packaging, Case inserts, Exhibitions
Foams
Moulded mycelium packaging
Alternative to: Expanded polystyrene packaging
- Home compostable
- Shock absorbing
- Mouldable
Packaging, Retail
Boards and panels
Natural and recycled boards
Alternative to: Virgin MDF and acrylic sheet
- Recycled content
- Machinable
- FSC options
- Flat stock
Exhibition stands, Retail fixtures, Furniture, Shopfitting
Boards and panels
Agricultural fibre board
Alternative to: Virgin MDF
- Formaldehyde free
- Machinable
- Agricultural by-product
Furniture, Retail fit-out, Exhibitions
Boards and panels
Recycled acrylic sheet
Alternative to: Virgin cast acrylic
- Recycled content
- Laser cuttable
- Optically clear
Signage, Retail, Exhibitions
Resins
Bio-resins
Alternative to: Petrochemical epoxy and polyester resin
- Bio-based carbon content
- Clear cast
- Low odour
- Ambient cure
Casting, Laminating, Coating, Composite tooling
Resins
High bio-content casting epoxy
Alternative to: Petrochemical casting epoxy
- Plant-derived content
- Low exotherm
- Clear cure
Sculpting, Furniture, Props
Resins
Plant-based laminating resin
Alternative to: Polyester laminating resin
- Low styrene
- Good wet-out
- Natural fibre compatible
Composites, Props, Manufacturing
Natural materials
Cork and natural fibre materials
Alternative to: Plastic sheet and synthetic textile
- Renewable source
- Acoustic
- Tactile finish
- Low density
Surfaces and cladding, Acoustic panels, Packaging, Product design
Natural materials
High-density cork sheet
Alternative to: Rubber and PVC sheet
- Renewable harvest
- Acoustic
- Resilient
Interiors, Product design, Education
Natural materials
Woven flax composite sheet
Alternative to: Glass fibre sheet
- Lightweight
- Stiff
- Natural fibre
Product design, Furniture, Manufacturing
Adhesives
Low-VOC adhesives
Alternative to: Solvent-based contact adhesive
- Low VOC
- High grab
- Water-based
- Spray or brush
Laminating, Fixturing, Upholstery, Panel bonding
Adhesives
Bio-based hot melt adhesive
Alternative to: Petrochemical EVA hot melt
- Bio-based content
- Fast setting
- Solvent free
Packaging, Exhibitions, Manufacturing
Adhesives
Waterborne contact adhesive
Alternative to: Solvent-based contact adhesive
- Low VOC
- Sprayable
- Strong initial tack
Furniture, Upholstery, Exhibitions
Modelling
Sculpting and modelling materials
Alternative to: Oil-based clay and solvent-cured fillers
- Low odour
- Air dry options
- Fine detail
- Sandable
Prototyping, Props, Education, Model making
Modelling
Mineral sculpting paste
Alternative to: Oil-based modelling clay
- Air drying
- Sandable
- Low odour
Sculpting, Education, Props
Modelling
Machinable bio tooling board
Alternative to: Polyurethane tooling board
- CNC machinable
- Dimensionally stable
- Bio-based content
Product design, Manufacturing, Props