Potential applications
This project has led to an in-depth understanding of the biotex moulding process. As an element of the project output designs that utilize natural and coloured Biotex fabric to make lightweight, strong low environmental impact furniture products have been trialed; these are realized in the form of 'exemplar pieces. (click button above for images)
There are multiple applications for the furniture sector including applications where traditional man-made board materials are traditionally used:
There are multiple applications for the furniture sector including applications where traditional man-made board materials are traditionally used:
- shrouding
- vertical/horizontal surfaces
- paneling
- seat shells
- light weight
- excellent weight to strength ratio
- reduced environment impact
- no VOC/off-gassing
- no secondary finishing required (useable straight from module/tool)
- biodegradable (Flax-PLA mix)
- virtually any colour available
- can be printed onto
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