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Oct’15MMU
Index carbon
cement
metal
glass
polymer
ceramic
process
MC 0314-24
MC 0417-03
MC 1450-02
MC 1632-20
MC 4283-05
MC 4283-06
Flooring manufactured from strips of cork and felt that are sandwiched together in a striped format. It is used as a mediumtraffic flooring surface and can also used for walls.
Highly versatile “reconstituted� wood veneers and sheets that offer full customization and unlimited aesthetic variety. Applications are suitable for horizontal and vertical interiors.
A pressed HPL sheet featuring oxidized brass, copper or aluminum top surface with a laminate backing. Applications include vertical and light-duty horizontal surfaces.
Low-iron, extra clear float glass with a very high light transmission. Applications include interior and exterior glazing, furniture, skylights, doors and storefronts.
MC 5052-04
MC 5052-05
MC 5551-05
MC 6111-10
Air permeable and breathable PTFE membrane which allows the movement of moisture vapor to be transmitted through the material for sweat escape. Applications include sportswear, footwear and accessories.
Thermoformable rigid and semi-rigid panels that can be curved and folded. Applications are for rigid parts, for consumer products, and for furniture.
A durable and lightweight membrane intended to withstand the harsh conditions at sea. It is used to engineer laminated fabrics to create highperformance work wear for sailing, fishing, and marine workwear.
A range of decorative glass panels that use etched patterns to create visually dynamic effects. Applications include room dividers, doors, interior glazing and furniture.
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Highly reflective aluminum and steel sheet that uses a physical vapor deposition (PVD) coating process to create the reflective surface. Applications include lighting components.
A transparent mirror that consists of a silver colored, partially reflective and partially transparent coating that enables undetected surveillance. Applications include security rooms.
MC 5128-07
A range of biobased waterborne polyurethane (PU) dispersions intended as textile coatings. This material is suitable for all common textilecoating processes in sports, clothing, technical apparel and protective equipment.
MC 6111-11
Laminated architectural glass with a colored gradient effect. Applications include hotels, restaurants, bars, banks, museums, storefronts, offices, conference rooms, trade show exhibits and bathrooms.
All material contained in this publication remains the property of Material ConneXion, Inc. and cannot be reproduced without express written permission. Š 2015 Material ConneXion, Inc.
Index carbon
cement
metal
glass
polymer
ceramic
process
Decorative highpressure laminate (HPL) made from Washi, a Japanese handmade traditional paper that is impregnated with resin. Applications include door panels, solid surfacing for tabletops, and countertops.
Lightweight and translucent panel featuring a middle layer of Japanese Washi paper. Applications are for room dividers, lampshades and banners.
MC 6444-03
MC 6587-02
MC 6599-04
MC 7072-09
MC 7072-10
MC 7075-03
MC 7134-03
MC 7231-05
MC 7289-02
MC 7430-01
MC 7457-05
MC 6444-02
High precision woven filter fabrics that are suitable for medical use. Used for filters, for medical , food processing, consumer products, and as blood bags.
Omni-repellant fabric treatment that is able to repel water, oil, mud, food products. Applications include military textiles, upholstery, performance textiles, auto interiors and hospitality.
Bespoke panel that is comprised of an acrylic resin cast between two FSC® certified solid wood outer surfaces. Applications include solid surfacing for interior décor.
Compact, lightweight magnetic buckle fastener composited of fiberglass reinforced polyamide (nylon). Applications include helmets and accessories for sport, outdoor, leisure, fashion and furniture products.
Nonwoven silk fiber sheet from 100% postindustrial silk cocoon waste. They can be used as blanket fillers, home decoration, and as an additional layer in fabrics for apparel and interior design.
A three-layer liquid applied chrome finish that consists of a layer of real silver metal deposited between two layers of paint. Applications include surface finish for automotive, artwork, accessories, interior and exterior decors.
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A non-toxic alternative to chemical-based anti-microbial treatments. A pattern is imprinted onto the required surface to inhibit bacterial growth. Other applications are public spaces, restrooms and pointof-sale countertops.
Self-securing magnetic buckle with stainless steel pull-tab that is easy to close yet is difficult to open under load. Applications include baby carriers, strollers, backpack and dog collars.
A mulberry paper combined with 20% wood pulp to create translucency within the material. Applications include artwork, packaging and interior decorations.
Glass fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) panel that is dyed on its top surface while featuring the cement’s inherent gray color on the edge. Applications include coatings for interior wall, ceiling, decorative materials, façade, sheathing and flooring.
All material contained in this publication remains the property of Material ConneXion, Inc. and cannot be reproduced without express written permission. © 2015 Material ConneXion, Inc.
Index carbon
cement
metal
glass
polymer
ceramic
process
MC 7475-01
MC 7475-02
MC 7477-02
MC 7480-03
MC 7480-04
MC 7485-03
MC 7487-01
MC 7488-01
Acoustic panels composed of 100% recyclable polyester that optimizes room acoustics. Applications include soundproofing for office spaces, conference rooms, call centers, restaurants and hotels.
Soft, supple leather that has been coated with wax to create a distressed look. Applications include upholstery, accessories and apparel.
MC 7494-01
MC 7495-04
MC 7496-01
Tri-layer panel featuring a molded core layer that creates volume for board thickness with minimal material. Applications include construction, architecture and furniture.
Polyester (PET) high quality woven satin fabric that features a different color on each face, though constructed in one single layer. Applications include apparel, draperies and accessories.
The fabrics have the appearance of traditional woven denim but their knitted construction imparts greater comfort due to its inherent stretch. Applications include denim textiles for apparel or accessories.
This technique embeds printed patterns and graphics into the topmost layer of a polymer substrate. Applications include custom decoration of consumer products such as helmets, and hunting equipment.
Molded wood composite panel core material for laminated structures. Applications include furniture, sound panels, construction and architecture.
A lightweight polyester (PET) woven fabric that features a different color on each face, though constructed in one single layer. Applications include apparel, draperies and accessories.
Artisan full grain leather tanned in Northern Italy from large-scale English bull hides. The leather is suitable for furniture, aviation, hospitality, automobiles, and ready to wear apparel and accessories.
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Corrugated paper and resin composite that has high strength with minimal materials and low weight. Applications include protective packaging, decorative walls and core materials for furniture and construction.
A cork disc mosaic made from postindustrial wine corks that are by-products from the Portugal wine bottling industry. Applications include wall coverings, flooring and furniture.
MC 7489-01
Ultra-lightweight reinforced fabric constructed with ‘armor platelets’ made from a proprietary polymer composite bonded onto the surface of a base polyester fabric. Applications include sportswear.
All material contained in this publication remains the property of Material ConneXion, Inc. and cannot be reproduced without express written permission. Š 2015 Material ConneXion, Inc.
Index carbon
cement
metal
glass
polymer
ceramic
process
MC 7496-02
MC 7497-01
MC 7498-01
MC 7499-01
MC 7500-01
MC 7501-01
Lightweight, reflective reinforced fabric constructed with ‘armor platelets’ made from a proprietary polymer composite, bonded onto the surface of a base polyester fabric. Applications include sportswear.
A decorative wall tile laminated on an adhesive backer, which allows easy installations on interior surfaces. Applications include refurbishment for bathroom, kitchen and living room.
A process for the molding of a rigid frame and lightweight walls for a packaging container. The current application is for lightweight packaging.
A bio-cellulose membrane that incorporates silver particles to promote antibacterial properties. Applications are for wound dressing.
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Bio-based phase change material (PCM), which changes phase (e.g. melting or freezing) to absorb or release relatively large amounts of latent heat at a constant temperature. lt can be used for cooling vests and warming blankets.
Hanji paper comprised of dyed straws randomly embedded inside the mulberry fibers. Applications include artwork, packaging and interior decorations.
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