A demonstrator by Kurz to show off their wood-effect polyester foil hot stamped onto acrylic sheet, which is backlit with integrated tough sensor. A black mask is printed on the reverse side of the semi-transparent foil, which helps control the lighting effect. This kind of technology is used in appliances as well as automotive applications. In car interior applications, where head impact is a risk, polycarbonate (PC) is preferred over acrylic (PMMA).
Le Klint 101, also known as the fruit lamp, by Kaare Klint, 1944. It was recreated as an XL version in 2007. The lamp has a brushed steel suspension and pleated polyvinyl chloride (PVC) foil shade.
Platilon partially-bio-based thermoplastic polyurethane (bio-TPU) film from BASF, welded to make an inflatable insulating jacket. Designed by Axis Design Studio.
Vegaplac veneer substitute bio-based composite made with agricultural waste (palm fibre residue and banana fibre) mixed with bio-based polyurethane resin (bio-PUR). The PUR is based on castor oil. Made in Brazil, distributed by Bark Cloth.
Gold has incredible malleability, which allows it to be beaten into very thin sheets (gold leaf). The foils are used for decoration and gilding on artwork, engraving, frames, packaging and food (gold is inert and edible). It is said than an ounce of gold can be beaten into gold leaf covering 9 m2.
Nordland vapour permeable, UV-durable underlay for use in roof and wall constructions. The upper spunbonded polypropylene (PP) is adhesive-laminated onto a perforated aluminium foil (this prevents harmful UV light penetrating the fabric and breaking down the plastic), a microporous PP film, reinforcing grid and lower spunbonded PP.
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