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carbon cement metal glass polymer ceramic process natural

MC 0384-03 MC 0384-04 MC 0384-05

Lightweight, concrete Lightweight, glass fiber Alpha gypsum-based
finishing material for reinforced gypsum material that imitates
interior environments. finishing material for varieties of wood,
Natural aggregates interior environments including mahogany,
are incorporated into that can be factory oak, walnut, teak and
the cement/glass fiber molded into any pine. It is pre-finished
reinforcement and shape or size. It is with low VOC stains
are lighter than actual considerably lighter that accentuate the
concrete, with added and stronger than texture and depth of
strength and flexibility. plaster castings. the molded grain.

MC 5357-02 MC 5357-03 MC 5830-09

Transparent, semi- Clear, semi-rigid Soft touch, anti-
rigid polymer film packaging films that fingerprint, decorative
suitable for packaging contain post-consumer high-pressure
applications. The recycled content. laminate (HPL) panel.
film is produced from The film is produced The unique finishing
APET that uses ethanol using polyethylene process creates a
derived from sugar terephthalate (PET) surface that is resistant
cane as a raw material from both virgin to abrasion and has the
in its production. sources and recycled ability to thermally heal
beverage bottles. micro-scratches.

MC 5843-04 MC 6196-04 MC 6216-13

Mica and glass flake Rigid, lightweight, Transparent polymer
with a polymer and expanded foam resin panel with an
titanium-based coating panels used for home encased aluminum
to create dark colored appliances that contain honeycomb grid
pigment particles with a phase change that creates a
reflectivity for a metallic material (paraffin wax) regular shadow
look. Applications to reduce the heat lost pattern throughout.
include specialty paint, to temperature cycling Applications include
inks, plastics and typical in a home wall panels, furniture,
coatings. appliance. and tabletops.

MC 6539-12 MC 7106-02 MC 7179-02

Handmade Printed NFC for the Antimicrobial pellets
wallcovering short-range wireless composed of 99.5%
composed of 50% transfer of data PP and 0.5% silver
natural banana bark, between two devices. nanoparticles directly
40% paper board, This is the first NFC incorporated into the
5% polyester thread interface produced polymer matrix to
and 5% non-woven through a printing prevent wearing off of
material. Applications process. Applications the nanoparticles. For
include wall coverings include packaging and packaging and medical
and furniture inlays. inventory management. equipment.

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carbon cement metal glass polymer ceramic process natural

MC 7241-03 MC 7241-04 MC 7241-05

Clear, glossy film, Anti-scratch film Matte film composed
composed of composed of of biaxially-orientated
biaxially-orientated biaxially-orientated polypropylene with a
polypropylene (BOPP), polypropylene (BOPP), proprietary coating
which is glueable, which is glueable, enabling metallized
stampable and stampable and finishes without the
printable. Applications printable. Applications use of metallic inks. It
include magazine include book covers, also has anti-scratch
and book covers, and binding, packaging and and anti-fingerprint
packaging. brochures. properties.

MC 7241-06 MC 7272-01 MC 7273-01

Glossy and matte Spacer knit textile Woven fabric of
film for printed composed of 100% chenille yarns made
media, composed of polyester (PET) with an from 100% silk. The
biaxially-orientated open mesh structure. silk fiber adds visual
polypropylene. The This fabric construction dimension, shine and
film will biodegrade is simultaneously iridescence to the
in 18 – 24 months. thick and porous, surface. Applications
Applications include offering cushioning and include upholstery,
menus, magazines and improved properties interior décor and
catalogs. over urethane foams. accessories.

MC 7274-01 MC 7275-01 MC 7276-01

Range of cotton Individual, through- Nonwoven polyester
denim fabrics that are body colored, blanket that has
produced through a unglazed porcelain aerogel particulate
proprietary process cube-tiles that are the (rigid silica gel)
for a unique dyeing smallest mosaic on incorporated (50-
effect. The indigo dye the market. They can 70%), creating an
abrades from wash be formed over unique effective barrier for
or wear to reveal the shapes and curves extreme temperatures.
colored core of the on interior or exterior Intended for footwear
yarn. walls and flooring. and outerwear.

MC 7277-01 MC 7278-01 MC 7279-01

Transparent Proprietary paper A co-extruded sealant
flexible printed and ink technology film that creates a
display containing that rapidly reveals a color changing effect
electrochromic ink hidden message when once peeled, aiding
that reveals its color the paper becomes in the identification
when an electric wet. Applications of tampering or
charge is applied. include advertising, counterfeiting.
Applications include novelties, security Applications include
interactive displays or diagnostics and the packaging of food
and POS signage. microfluidics. or medical equipment.

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carbon cement metal glass polymer ceramic process natural

MC 7279-02 MC 7280-01 MC 7281-01

A process to include a Viscose fiber that Dense, flexible cork
watermark on plastic incorporates fish tile that is suitable for a
film, achieving a visual collagen for increased range of vertical interior
and haptic “tell” hydrophilicity to surfaces, veneers and
without altering the support moisture POP displays. The
barrier or mechanical retention. Applications closed cell structure
properties of the film. include intimate and resists water and stains
Applications include sports apparel, linens and naturally inhibits
pharmaceutical and and bedding, as well bacterial growth.
food packaging. as accessories.

MC 7282-01 MC 7283-01 MC 7284-01

Wood plastic Polymer mosaic tile Handloom fabric
composite comprised that incorporates produced from post-
of 80% polypropylene digital images on the consumer recycled
(PP) and 20% softwood surface. The tiles can newspaper sheets that
powder. Applications be used on vertical are dyed, cut into strips
include injection- and horizontal interior and woven into sheets.
molded products such surfaces for hospitality, Applications include
as housewares, cutlery, retail, residential coverings for boxes,
toys, accessories and and institutional totes, purses, and for
furniture. applications. desktop accessories.

MC 7285-01 MC 7286-01 MC 7287-01

Flexible, translucent Decorative veneer fiber Poured epoxy flooring
polymer film that gives cement panel with the that uses colored stone
a “3D” optical effect for look and feel of brick- for improved durability
security applications, work. The panels are and slip resistance. It
the printed pattern on durable and resistant is suitable for use as
the sheet appears to to weathering, impact, flooring for industrial
move when it is tilted. rot, warping and plants and for high
Applications include shrinkage. Applications traffic commercial
anti-counterfeiting and include wall coverings floors such as hotels,
covers for electronics. and exterior siding. resorts and malls.

MC 7287-02 MC 7288-01 MC 7289-01

Heavy-duty resin- Insulation made from Wood or marble tile
based floor coating rice straw, paper pulp that incorporates
that is suitable for and fire retardant. Swarovski crystals
concrete in wet It is recyclable and embedded into the
process areas, food free of asbestos, surface for decorative
and beverage plants, fiberglass, adhesives, effect. The tiles are
cold rooms and formaldehyde and suitable for use as
chilled packaging and VOCs. Applications flooring, tabletops,
processing plants. include insulation and countertops, head and
decoration. footboards.

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carbon cement metal glass polymer ceramic process natural

MC 7290-01 MC 7291-01 MC 7291-02

Composite rigid tiles Faux leather wall Decorative, padded
that fuse sectioned tiles that create faux-leather textile
cuts of wood with an undulating composed of 100%
aluminum, previously three-dimensional PU with a highly stain
unachievable due to effect. The tiles are resistant surface. An
the differing working an alternative to ultrasonic sealing
temperatures. They are traditional ceramic process is used to
used as wall panels and stone mosaics create the patterns on
and other vertical for interior walls and the surface of the PU.
surfaces for interiors. ceilings.

MC 7292-01 MC 7292-02 MC 7293-01

Lace comprised of Floral lace comprised Translucent salt
59% cotton and 41% of a blend of 10% bricks, which
nylon, which has been cotton and 12% contain 84 trace
surface treated with a nylon (PA), which has minerals. Their
random “splatter” of been laminated onto increased hardness
soft silicone rubber. transparent TPU, in comparison to
Applications include enhancing durability, conventional salts
fashion, apparel, abrasion resistance, make them suitable
accessories, home and oil and grease for applications such
décor and upholstery. resistance. as decorative walls or
bar tops.

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