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THINK:Material brings you inspiration from a select group of the world’s most inventive and sustainable materials manufacturers. This THINK:Material Design Source guide is a year-round resource provided by Canadian Interiors. The exhibit at IIDEX 2013 features a small curated selection of materials from Thinkmaterial.ca. This website provides 24/7/365 access to our collections, curated in collaboration with international materials consultant, Jim Salazar. Plus every week we will be adding a selection of new material to the website. THINKMATERIAL.CA IIDEXCANADA.COM DESIGNSOURCEGUIDE.COM
2tec2 SG Bazalt and SG Opal | Booth 1315 SG Bazalt and SG Opal are a woven vinyl flooring material with a fiberglass interlayer. This material can be used in a variety of design solutions, including offices, retail, hospitality, fitness centers and pool areas. www.2tec2.com, www.commercialdesigninteriors.com
Alsio Versailles Collection The Versailles Collection is a decorative ceramic wall tile with seamless edges. Made of ceramic, glazed through a process including electroplating, the material is chemical-and scratch-resistant. www.alsiodesign.com
Altro Canada Inc Altro Maxis Unity | Booth 633 Altro Maxis Unity is a 2.5mm thick, heavy duty flooring designed to withstand high volumes of foot and wheel traffic up to 2000 psi. www.altrocanada.com
Architectural Systems Liquid Concrete Porcelain Architectural System’s Liquid Concrete Porcelain is an eco-friendly tile mimicking the true look of wet, poured concrete. www.archsystems.com
Architectural Systems Ornamental Surfaces Ornamental Surfaces come in lightweight sheets in simulated leathers, metals and animal skins, as well as with scratch-resistant PMMA acrylic. www.archsystems.com
Architectural Systems Techno™ Recycled Glass Surfaces Techno Recycled Glass Surfaces are gemstone-hued translucent panels ideal for counter tops and paneling, which can be backlit for dramatic affect! www.archsystems.com
Caba Barkskin Crazy Lace BARKSKIN™ is an organic, hand-pounded bark material which comes in several natural and designer colors. The sturdiest material in its class, BARKSKIN™ is versatile in its uses and easy to apply. www.barkskin.com/caba THINK:Material Design Source Guide 2013
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Caba Barkskin Woven BARKSKIN™ is an organic, hand-pounded bark material which comes in several natural and designer colors. Applications include wallcovering, lamp shades, furniture veneer and a variety of other applications. www.barkskin.com/caba
Caino Design MePa Eden MePa Eden are stainless-steel panels to be employed as space dividers/curtains. Available on catalogue collections or as customizable sets. www.cainodesign.com
Camira Fabrics Hebden | Booth 1539 Hebden is a natural bask fiber fabric made from pure new wool and harvested hemp with a dappled diffused largescale plaid design. www.camirafabrics.com, www.woeller.com
Camira Fabrics Denim | Booth 1539 Denim is a sleek, neat wool-rich fabric that offers a well groomed finish perfect for modern interiors. www.camirafabrics.com, www.woeller.com
Camira Fabrics Tangled | Booth 1539 Tangled is a small-scale intricate pattern by award winning designer Emma J. Shipley, showcasing entangled and entwined jungle branches printed onto Blazer fabric. www.camirafabrics.com, www.woeller.com
Capri Cork Retire – Medley/Peppercorn RT4304 | Booth 1315 Capri Cork’s Retire product line features a recycled rubber/cork mix for rolled goods and tiles. The material makes use of black recycled car tires for this unique flooring composition. www.capricork.com, www.commercialdesigninteriors.com
Ceragres Tile Group Inc In- Essence Miscela Sabbia | Booth 341 In-Essence is a porcelain tile made from clay, fedgespar and other minerals, with integrated digital printing technology capability. www.ceragres.ca/en
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Clivens Double Side Mosaic Wood Cliven’s Mosaic Wood is made of solid double-sided wood, processed in various thicknesses that may be glued on a multi-layer wood support. www.clivens.com
Command Wallcoverings Bellini | Booth 815 Bellini is a nontoxic and antimicrobial vinyl wallcovering from the Gallerie Collection by Command Wallcovering. Gallerie features a beautiful line of styles, textures and patterns to choose from. www.leveyindustries.com
Decotone Torino Collection TC-6062 RC Anziano Rocca Finish The Anziano Rocco Finish offers a realistic stone texture in laminate form, composed of a combination of phenolic impregnated kraft layers and melaminic impregnated decorative paper. www.decotonesurfaces.com
Decotone TC-M955 R5 Bambu Rustico Finish | Booth 1253 The Bambu Rustico Finish features rustic wood pearlescent grains to recreate the Italian tradition in laminate form. Decotone’s laminate panels come in 4’x10’ premium sizes and contribute to LEED credits. www.decotonesurfaces.com
Decotone TC-4525 GR Shee Shamo Grain Finish | Booth 1253 The Shee Shamo Grain Finish is an Italian-inspired highpressure laminate that can be applied in a wide variety of solutions, including restaurants, food fixtures, casework, table tops and other furniture. www.decotonesurfaces.com
Dekker Green Panel Combining features of strength and stability, Green Panel uses less raw material than traditional boards, and is made of a 3 mm HDF grid system enclosed in a 4 mm HDF top and bottom. www.dekkergreenpanel.nl
Dekker Acoustic Panel A variation from Dekker’s Green Panel, the Acoustic Panel provides high strength and stability properties combined with exceptional acoustical qualities for a wide variety of design applications. www.dekkergreenpanel.nl
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Demode Demode Demode is a new material that exploits and rescues wasted textile, before being used by the consumer. The particle board is made with biodegradable adhesive, sealed with greenwash. www.demode.cl
Di Emme Creative Solutions Stonini These concrete panels are each unique due to the hand manipulation of the coloring and material during the fabrication process. A certain aesthetic look can be achieved; however no two panels will be identical. www.stonini.com.au
Eastman Innovation Lab Auracell Scented Natural Polymer Auracell is a sustainable plastic that is perfect for nearly any scented product you can imagine. Cellulose is at the heart of the material, and is ideally suited to carrying complex scents. www.eastmaninnovationlab.com
Econcore Thermhex Econcore is the market leader in technologies for economic honeycomb sandwich production. The versatile material consists of a honeycomb (thermoplastics) and skins of choice. www.econcore.com
Ecosense Diamonds Eco friendly, encapsulated element’s resin panels. Pre-consumer recycled resin and insert elements resourced from sustainable eco suppliers. Highly resistant to impact, thermoformable, easily fabricated with standard wood tools. www.sinktal.com
Ecosense Lava State-of-the-art eco friendly encapsulated element’s resin panels. Pre-consumer recycled resin and insert elements resourced from sustainable eco suppliers. Highly resistant to impact, thermoformable, easily fabricated with standard wood tools. www.sinktal.com
Ecosense Earth Line Tea Garden State of the art eco-friendly resin panels with encased elements. Highly impact-resistant, thermoformable, and is easily fabricated with standard wood tools. www.sinktal.com
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Ecovative Mushroom Material Ecovative’s unique material is made of plant stalks and mycelium. This product performs and costs the same as plastic foams, and has been used for a variety of applications including exterior wall insulation. www.ecovativedesign.com
Envirawood Envirawood Surface veneer that replaces traditional wood veneer and speciality HPL, melamine and RTF products. www.envirawood.com
Erth Coverings 60F Grey Wolf 3D Grey Wolf 3D is a marble stone veneer panel. It is dark in color with varying hues of grey veining. It is composed of 100% natural marble and is mounted as a split marble veneer panel. www.erthcoverings.com
Evergreen Orange Self-Adhesive Matt Vinyl – Avery Graphics Self-Adhesive Matt Vinyl comes in an infinite number of graphics; it is produced from a process involving both technology and hand craftsmanship. www.evergreenorange.com
Evonik Cryo Acrylite Resist high impact acrylic double-skin sheet Acrylite is a high-impact acrylic multi skin sheet, used for both vertical and horizontal applications. With superior light diffusion, Acrylite has a high strength-weight ratio where large spans are possible. www.acrylitebuildingproduct.com
FluxStudio Fortis Arbor Handcrafted from solid bamboo, teak and rosewood. These three woods were chosen not only for their pleasing color range, but also for their strength and durability. www.fluxstudios.com
Foldtex-Design Foldtex Basic 1mm Foldtex is a sandwich material consisting of a 1-6mm substrate and one tear-proof flexible layer. This means that the material can not only be folded but can also customize the visual and tactile properties. www.foldtex.com
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Formica Laminate | Booth 1039 Formica’s high-pressure laminates are composed of paper and resin, and are available in a variety of patterns, colors and textures. www.formica.com
Giles Miller Studio (Heliot) Timber Alexander Tile These small laser-cut hexagonal tiles are laid on a fireproof sheet MDF backing, pivoted at varied angles to show differing shades creating subtle imagery and graphics. www.gilesmiller.com
GTP International-FREEFIT Sedona FF600 The FreeFit HDCT is composed of 100% virgin vinyl on an LVT. The patented backing gives FreeFit a glueless, clickless installation while it is dimensionally stable. www.freefitfloors.com
Intaglio Composites Photoengraved Aluminum The FIRST green process that engraves any design into an aluminum surface. The process works on any grade of aluminum. Photo Engraved Aluminum can be anodized, powder coated, etc. to create a unique skin element. www.intagliocomposites.com
Intaglio Composites Photoengraved Concrete A unique process for the transfer of graphics onto concrete. Intaglio Composites’ mix design consists of the natural elements found in concrete with special qualities to act as a transfer agent for design. www.intagliocomposites.com
KME Copper Series (Gold – Silver) | Booth 815 KME’s Copper Series (in colors from gold to silver) offers a range of metallic treatments, which can be used to create finished pieces or complete interiors of cutting edge originality and exclusivity. www.kme.com
Kolar Mouldings DUOplex DUOplex is a composite material of wooden mouldings and acrylic glass designed for the interior and furniture design. DUOplex ® is translucent and offers unique effects in combination with light. www.kolarmouldings.com
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La Casa Deco Prisma 2 Prisma 2 is composed primarily of capiz shell flakes, woven fabric and threads. It goes through the handloom which holds and facilitates the interlacing and interweaving threads. www.lacasadeco.com
La Casa Deco Rocco Rocco is composed primarily of newsprints that were recycled into a unique interior wall covering. Rocco wall covering passes through a weaving method, described simply as woven newspaper. www.lacasadeco.com
La Casa Deco BAKBAK Bark BAKBAK Bark is a product of innovation from Banana fiber into a supernatural, extraordinary and rollable wall covering. It passes through the process of harvesting, drying, laying out and color coating. www.lacasadeco.com
Lenderink Tech Fold n Mold 3D moldable core material with adhesive, easily overlayed with fabric, wood and deco surfaces. www.lenderink.com
Levey Industries Hammered Steel WG02-8066 | Booth 815 Hammered Steel is available in different colors and offers a unique yet subtle textured wall, which can be applied in many different designs. www.leveyindustries.com
Liquid Element Reflect Bronze Sunset – Hammered | Booth 629 Coppers, golds, silvers and mixed metals are swirled into a high-gloss polish offering a surface that is bathed in glorious light. www.liquidelements.com, www.stoncor.ca
Materials Inc. Apeel A natural, handmade, decorative veneer composed of 100% banana-tree bark fibers. Created via an eco-responsible process, the trunks of banana plants are cultivated and transformed on site. www.materialsinconline.com
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Meltdown Glass Art & Design LLC Fused Autumn | Booth 1139 Meltdown Glass texture MD203 Tidal in 3/8” clear glass with fused Autumn frit. www.meltdownglass.com
Millepelli S.R.L. Nubuk Millepelli’s Nubuk is structured on three layers of PVC support made from recycled material, a neoprene mat and finally the high-quality leather. The leather is extremely thin, easy to work and highly durable. www.millepelli.com
Millepelli S.R.L. Venice Fantasy Millepelli’s Venice Fantasy pattern comes in a leather panel system equipped with magnetic wall attachments. www.millepelli.com
Moso International BV Bamboo X-Treme Decking Bamboo Decking Board made outdoor resistant by combining a heat treatment process with densifying the bamboo. www.moso.eu
Moso International BV Moso Bamboo Forest Bamboo Floor made from the bark of the bamboo pole. The bark is so hard that no finish is needed! Glued with UF Free Glue. FSC available. www.moso.eu
Nadurra Wood Rustic Neue Flooring (Danube) Hand-scraped white-oak flooring, with antique UV oil finishes, designed to reflect styles found in Europe centuries ago. www.nadurrawood.com
Nathan Allan Glass Crackle | Booth 1315 Crackle Glass simulates the chiseled surfaces of brilliant diamonds. www.nathanallan.com
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Nathan Allan Glass Fusion TQ | Booth 1315 Fusion TQ is a kiln-formed art glass with a wide variety of applications. This material can be used as interior or exterior glass, for windows, divider panels, art work and counter tops. www.nathanallan.com, www.commercialdesigninteriors.com
Octopus Products Octolam Plastic Laminate 296 – Black Wave | Booth 839 Octopus offers unique decorative surfacing products that allow designers to create inspiring interior spaces. Black Wave is a wood grain-look textured surface creating a dynamic play with light and surface depth. www.octopusproducts.com
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Octolam Plastic Laminate 346 | Booth 839 Octolam Laminates are high-pressure plastic laminates with a low sheen surface finish that simulates real wood veneer. Applications of the material include furniture, cabinetry, kitchens, work surfaces, and many more. www.octopusproducts.com
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Octolam Laminate 297/956 | Booth 839 Octopus Laminates offer designers a wide range of textures and patterns with a low sheen surface finish that simulates real wood veneer. With a variety of application types Octolam can be used for anything! www.octopusproducts.com
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Octolam Plastic Laminate 286/283 | Booth 839 Octolam plastic laminates represents the most innovative collection of laminates from the world’s best manufacturers, combining leading-edge design with the highest production and quality standards. www.octopusproducts.com
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Octolam 382/379/963 | Booth 839 Octolam Laminates offer a natural texture in a variety of bold and exciting colors; impactful in any modern design. www.octopusproducts.com
Octopus Products Octo 3D | Booth 839 Octopus Products now brings panels into the third dimension with embossed panels made from plant fiber sheets. www.octopusproducts.com
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Octopus Products Octoterra | Booth 839 The newest in the line of Octoterra, this dimensional textured wood surface presents a distinctive organic tile for many design possibilities. www.octopusproducts.com
Octopus Products Octoterra | Booth 839 Handcut and assembled panels made from Cumaru sapwood. Applications include walls, column covers, furniture fronts, etc. www.octopusproducts.com
OIKOS Antico Velluto | Booth 815 Antico Velluto is a wall covering from OIKOS offering decorative solutions that make it possible to give surfaces the aesthetic effects of iron, the texture and color of slate, golden tones, plaster and more. www.kme.com
OIKOS Fil Pose Kreos Bianco/White | Booth 815 Kreos, in the Fil PosĂŠ finish, is a highly decorative texture finish for interiors. It is formulated in a smooth, light paste that is easy to work with and creates precious, intense and highly resistant surfaces. www.kme.com
OKINAWA Hydroki Hydroki is dyed, washable ecological leather; this product is the first leather certified CLASS 1 according to OEKO TEX Standard 100. www.okinawa.it
OKINAWA Jackroki Jackroki is a cellulose-based material made from natural and paper fibers. It has excellent dimensional stability, high resistance to abrasion, and can be used in interior design through fashion. www.okinawa.it
Organoid Technologies Organoid 3D Acoustic Panels Organoid’s wood panels are used as wall and ceiling applications, and can also be embedded into furniture elements. The relief structure is a repeating pattern reminiscent of the Atlantic Waves. www.organoids.com
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PerlTec Cordoni 0618-B86 A glass panel produced with the most recent technique in multilayer glass between two Optiwhite glass plates, achieving rich pearl effects with three-dimensional depth effect. www.perltec.com
Richelieu Re-Y-Stone | Booth 629 Re-Y-Stone is a bio-composite board consisting of recycled core and decorative papers plus a natural resin. www.richelieu.com
Richlite Richlite | Booth 1147 Richlite is a pressed-paper-composite panel made from recycled or FSC certified paper saturated in Phenolic Resin. www.richlite.com
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RC Maple Wrapped on 5 light MDF | Booth 815 Manufactured using environmentally conscious practices and tree species, combined with a patented slicing process, increasing log yield up to 300% more than conventional veneer production methods. www.leveyindustries.com
SanFoot Glass Encased Sandfoot QC MOABI | Booth 815 SanFoot offers real wood veneer embedded between glass panels. It is easier than ever to achieve a look that encapsulates a style that is both modern and organic. www.leveyindustries.com
SkinBag-micro SkinBag-micro SkinBag is a synthetic skin recognizable by its wrinkled surface and organic appearance. www.skinbag.net
Soelberg Industries Falena | Booth 1315 Falena is a sculpted plywood panel used in wall applications, custom millwork, as a room divider, ceiling treatment and even column enclosures. www.soelbergi.com, www.commercialdesigninteriors.com
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Sommers SPUN Lace Thermoformable Polyurethane TPU extruded into lace in clear, opaque colors and metallics. www.sommers.com
Stratford Hall Textiles Cork – Seafoam | Booth 1315 Seafoam is a flexible material made from 100% cork. It is a fabric used for upholstery, drapery or wall covering with 50,000 double rubs. Applications of this material include commercial, residential and hospitality uses. www.stratfordhall.com, www.commercialdesigninteriors.com
Tar-tan Finitura Blade | Booth 1342 Tar Tan offers a wide range of finishes that are applied to wood-based panels. This finish is a thermally fused laminate which simulates blades cutting into the wood with both vertical and horizontal incisions. www.mercurywood.com
Thames Valley Face Brick – (Dark Ironspot) | Booth 520 Face Brick, Thin Brick, Pavers, Special Shapes, Pool Coping, Tile, Murals and Fireplace Facades; available in a wide range of colors, textures and sizes, offering designers unlimited options. www.thamesvalleybrick.com
Verde Profilo Mosstile/Moss Wall & Projects | Booth 1315 MOSS is a natural product that can be used indoors and does not require any maintenance. Verde Profilo uses MOSS for both wall applications and furniture. www.verdeprofilo.com
Wacosystem ViewPan PMMA ViewPan PMMA is a translucent honeycomb panel for interior design applications. The panels are composed of a plastic honeycomb core out of PETG - 3mm acrylic sheetings with various colors. www.wacosystems.de
Yellow Goat Design Modula Wall Modula Wall by Yellow Goat Design uses high-pressure laminate with a 3D designed surface. Through the Deconstructed Range, an image can be digitally printed on the tile and coated with clear polyurethane. www.yellowgoatdesign.com
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